USPTO serial 78950348
EMPIRE BUILDER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 13, 2007
- Examiner
- GRIFFIN, JAMES
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
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National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jillian L. Burstein
Jillian L. Burstein REED SMITH LLP10 South Wacker Drive40th FloorChicago, IL 60606-7507Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 039 | Railroad transportation services | ACTIVE | May 1, 1971 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 10, 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. |
| Aug 10, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 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. |
| Feb 12, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 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. |
| Feb 1, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 2, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 2, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 18, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 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. |
| Dec 26, 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. |
| Dec 6, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 7, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 3, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 30, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 25, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 16, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |