USPTO serial 78800128
COLOR SIMPLICITY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 25, 2007
- Examiner
- SLOAN, CYNTHIA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
NEWARK, DE, US
Cleveland, OH, US
Cleveland, OH, US
Newark, DE, US
Cleveland, OH, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Kari B. Frank
Kari B. Frank The Sherwin-Williams Company1 Sherwin WayCleveland, OH 44113United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020 | Display racks | ACTIVE | Mar 27, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 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 3, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 9, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 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. |
| Mar 29, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 9, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 9, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 9, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| 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 5, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 4, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 4, 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. |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2007 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jan 24, 2007 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 15, 2006 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 21, 2006 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 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 28, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 5, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 26, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 23, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 23, 2006 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 23, 2006 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 23, 2006 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 22, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 1, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |