USPTO serial 78833029
BEFREE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 4, 2007
- Examiner
- SPARACINO, MARK V
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Chesterfield Township, MI, US
Chesterfield Township, MI, US
Chesterfield Township, MI, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Douglas P. LaLone
Douglas P. LaLone FisherBroyles, LLP1639 Nancy G LaneOrion, MI 48359United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Metal fence panels; Metal fence posts; Metal fence stays; Metal gates and fences; Metal railings for fences | ACTIVE | Jun 16, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Sep 6, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 6, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 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 7, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 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. |
| Aug 17, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 2, 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. |
| Oct 2, 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. |
| Oct 1, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 28, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 4, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 27, 2014 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 4, 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. |
| Jul 27, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 26, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 26, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 24, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 26, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 26, 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. |
| Jan 16, 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. |
| Oct 24, 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. |
| Oct 4, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 6, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 1, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 27, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 27, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 15, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |