USPTO serial 78975946
BITTER IS BETTER
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Reg. 2974667Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 19, 2005
- Examiner
- FOSTER, STEVEN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
Esquibel Communications Company
Ocala, FL, US
Esquibel Communications Company
Coral Gables, FL, US
Esquibel Communications Company
Coral Gables, FL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael B. Chesal
Michael B. Chesal Peretz Chesal & Herrmann, P.L.2 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3700Miami, FL 33131UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | newsletters containing commentary and satire about personal experiences with the products, works, services, performances or conduct of others | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 8, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 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 8, 2015 | 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 8, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 10, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 9, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 10, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2009 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 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. |
| Apr 21, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 25, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 21, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 18, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 18, 2005 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 25, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 23, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 23, 2005 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2004 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 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. |
| May 12, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 25, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 14, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 14, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 12, 2003 | 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. |
| Nov 12, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |