USPTO serial 78816501
VPS.5
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 5, 2006
- Examiner
- BORSUK, ESTHER
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Other trademarks owned by Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
NORCROSS, GA
ROCK-TENN SHARED SERVICES, LLC
NORCROSS, GA
Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Other trademarks owned by Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Other trademarks owned by Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc.
ATLANTA, GA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Neil G. Cohen
Neil G. Cohen WestRock Company1000 Abernathy Road NEAtlanta, GA 30328UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | corrugated containers, containerboard and paperboard packaging | ACTIVE | Nov 11, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 18, 2019 | 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. |
| Nov 18, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Dec 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Dec 13, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 4, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 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. |
| Sep 11, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 28, 2013 | 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. |
| May 28, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 26, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 24, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 2006 | 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. |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Aug 30, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 26, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 24, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 18, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 17, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 23, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |