USPTO serial 85163507
ARK ENCOUNTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 10, 2015
- Examiner
- CAPSHAW, DANIEL
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Daniel A Thomson
Daniel A Thomson Emerson Thomson Bennett1914 Akron-Peninsula RoadAkron, OH 44313United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Compact discs featuring Christian apologetics | ACTIVE | Jun 25, 2014 |
| 016 | Pads; religious books; flash cards; educational books in the field of Christian apologetics; publications, namely, training manuals in the field of Christian apologetics | ACTIVE | Jun 25, 2014 |
| 025 | Sweat shirts; ponchos | ACTIVE | Jun 25, 2014 |
| 028 | Infant toys; plastic character toys; plush toys; scale model vehicles; stuffed toy animals; toy animals; toy figures | ACTIVE | Jun 25, 2014 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| May 11, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 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. |
| May 11, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 11, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 2, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 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. |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 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. |
| Aug 2, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 14, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 5, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 5, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 5, 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. |
| Jan 5, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 5, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 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 20, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| May 24, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2015 | 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 8, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 16, 2014 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| Dec 16, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 16, 2014 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Dec 11, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 1, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 1, 2014 | 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. |
| May 20, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2014 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| May 6, 2014 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| May 6, 2014 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Oct 22, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2013 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 16, 2013 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2013 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jun 27, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 27, 2013 | NOAC | CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2013 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 26, 2013 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 25, 2013 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 7, 2013 | INCD | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST | — |
| May 29, 2013 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2013 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| May 29, 2013 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2013 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Nov 24, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2012 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 23, 2012 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 20, 2012 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2012 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| May 26, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 24, 2012 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 24, 2012 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 24, 2012 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Nov 29, 2011 | NOAM | NOA E-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 4, 2011 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2011 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 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, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 25, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 11, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 20, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 20, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 20, 2011 | 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. |
| Jan 20, 2011 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 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. |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 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. |
| Jan 20, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 16, 2010 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Nov 16, 2010 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Nov 2, 2010 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 1, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |