USPTO serial 78872158
ERNIE BALL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 17, 2007
- Examiner
- YAO, GRETTA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Coachella, CA, US
San Luis Obispo, CA, US
San Luis Obispo, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
G. Henry Welles, Esq.
G. Henry Welles, Esq. Best Best & Krieger LLP74-760 Highway 111Suite 100Indian Wells, CA 92210Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 | Acoustic guitars; Bass guitars; Electric guitars; Guitar picks; Guitar straps; Guitar strings; Guitars; Musical instruments, namely, bass guitars | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 1962 |
| 025 | Caps; Hats; Shirts; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; T-shirts | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 1974 |
| 041 | Conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of musical performances and competitions; Entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of musical performances; Entertainment in the nature of live performances by musicians and live bands or musical groups; Entertainment in the nature of visual and audio performances, namely, musical band, rock group, gymnastic, dance, and ballet performances; Entertainment in the nature of promoting, sponsoring and conducting musical performances and competitions; providing live music performances by musical bands; conducting competitions by live bands; Entertainment namely, live performances by a musical band; Entertainment namely, production of musical performances and competitions by live bands; Entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting of competitions for musical performances by live bands; Entertainment services, namely, conducting contests; Entertainment services, namely, participation in musical performances and competitions by live bands; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a musician or live band or musical group; Entertainment, namely live music concerts; Entertainment, namely live performances by musical bands; Entertainment, namely, live performances by rock groups; Organizing exhibitions for musical performances and competitions | ACTIVE | Jun 26, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 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. |
| Feb 18, 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. |
| Feb 18, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 11, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 27, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 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. |
| Jan 30, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 10, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 11, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 11, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 24, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 2, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 9, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 9, 2006 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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 29, 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. |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Sep 29, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 4, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |