USPTO serial 85200763
IT'S NOT JUST PROPANE. IT'S BLUE RHINO.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 4, 2014
- Examiner
- CORWIN, KEVIN SCOTT
- 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
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Henry B. Ward, III
Henry B. Ward, III Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP214 North Tryon Street, Suite 3700Charlotte, NC 28202United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | Propane gas; propane gas sold in cylinders | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 2011 |
| 035 | Retail propane gas supply services featuring an exchange service for empty propane cylinders | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 2011 |
| 037 | Providing information in the fields of grill maintenance and repair of grilling equipment; and consultation and technical support services for the maintenance and repair of propane gas cylinders and grilling equipment | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 2011 |
| 039 | Leasing of propane gas cylinders | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 2011 |
| 043 | Providing recipes for outdoor grilling | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 2011 |
| 045 | Providing information in the fields of grilling safety, and propane gas cylinder safety | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 8, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 2, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 6, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 6, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 5, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 11, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 11, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 31, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2019 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| May 23, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | 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. |
| Oct 2, 2014 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 1, 2014 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 29, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 24, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 10, 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. |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 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. |
| Jan 14, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | 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 25, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 6, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 5, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 5, 2013 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 5, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 2, 2013 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 30, 2013 | PCDE | PETITION TO DIRECTOR DENIED | — |
| May 6, 2013 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Apr 3, 2013 | TPDR | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 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. |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 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. |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 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. |
| Aug 13, 2012 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Aug 13, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 12, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 12, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 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 13, 2012 | 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 13, 2012 | 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 13, 2012 | 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. |
| Nov 23, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 23, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 23, 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. |
| May 24, 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. |
| May 24, 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. |
| May 24, 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. |
| Apr 25, 2011 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 15, 2011 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Apr 4, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 4, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 18, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 24, 2010 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2010 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |