USPTO serial 78777296
BITTER JESTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 14, 2009
- Examiner
- KIM, SOPHIA SUJIN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
Bitter Jester Entertainment, Ltd.
Highland Park, IL
BITTER JESTER ENTERPRISES, INC.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Bitter Jester Entertainment, Ltd.
Highland Park, IL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Brett Tolpin
Brett Tolpin Tolpin & Partners PC30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2250Chicago, IL 60602United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Video services, namely, videography, providing audio or video studios, and production of video tapes, video discs, and other media to others; editing, namely, video editing, film editing, audio editing, and photo editing; film, namely, film studios, motion picture film production, documentary production, and special effects animation services for film and video; theatre, namely, production of live theatrical shows, booking of seats for shows, and booking of theatre tickets; photography services; poem and lyric writing, script writing and doctoring services, and song writing services; creative and entertainment related services, namely, personal coaching in the fields of speech, communications and the performing arts; entertainment in the nature of live performances and shows featuring stand-up comedy, improvisation, sketch-comedy, and live short story readings; and post-production services, namely, audio/visual effect rendering and the addition of soundtracks and audio/visual effects; music production services; production of sound and music video recordings; online library services, namely, providing electronic library services which feature photographs and pictures via on-line computer network; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring musical performances, musical videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials; online information services in the field of entertainment, the creative and performing arts, photography and production services | ACTIVE | Sep 1, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 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 16, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 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. |
| Jul 14, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 27, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 25, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 25, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 15, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 14, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 14, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 14, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 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. |
| Mar 12, 2009 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 10, 2009 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 9, 2009 | DMCC | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 18, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 18, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 3, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 2, 2008 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 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. |
| May 21, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 7, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 7, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 7, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 1, 2008 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 1, 2008 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2008 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 16, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 6, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 6, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 6, 2007 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 6, 2007 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 6, 2007 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2007 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2007 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 10, 2007 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 8, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 8, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 6, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Feb 6, 2007 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 23, 2007 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 23, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 22, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 22, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 21, 2006 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jun 21, 2006 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jun 18, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 28, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |