USPTO serial 78756858
GRAND DISTINCTION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 25, 2007
- Examiner
- MILTON, PRISCILLA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA, US
PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA, US
PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA, US
PITTSBURGH, PA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Bharati Bakshani
Bharati Bakshani LADAS & PARRY LLP1040 AVENUE OF THE AMERICASNEW YORK, NY 10018-3738UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Coating compositions in the nature of paint for architectural applications | ACTIVE | Feb 7, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 25, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 26, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 8, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 11, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2017 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Sep 11, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 4, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 21, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2009 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Feb 20, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2007 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Aug 21, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 21, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 9, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 3, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 3, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 3, 2007 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Oct 3, 2006 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Jul 11, 2006 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 31, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 26, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 24, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 24, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 25, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |