USPTO serial 85204038
THE BEST ON THE TOUGHEST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 2, 2012
- Examiner
- GRIFFIN, JAMES
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 103
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
Eldora, IA
Eldora, IA
Eldora, IA
VERNON HILLS, IL
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Chemical additives for eliminating lime scale build up in humidifiers, chemical water treatment tablets for toilets to prevent mineral and rust accretions, liquid based bacteria solution for use in treating septic tanks | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 2011 |
| 002 | [ Wood scratch removers in the nature of highly thinned wood stains which darken exposed wood to cover scratches ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2011 |
| 003 | Cleaning products, namely, [ powdered soaps for household use, ] household cleaning preparations to remove grease and grime from washable surfaces, toilet cleaning compounds and rust stain removers, kitchen and bathroom cleaner for removing lime scale and rust deposits, cooktop cleaner, household cleaning preparations for removing spots and iron and rust stains from clothing and other fabric; liquid [, powder, and granulated ] drain openers [, wood cleaners; wood floor cleaner and enhancer ] | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 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 8, 2023 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 26, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 2, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 13, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | 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. |
| Aug 25, 2012 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 22, 2012 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 21, 2012 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 21, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 13, 2012 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 24, 2012 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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. |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 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. |
| Feb 9, 2012 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 9, 2012 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 16, 2012 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 16, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 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. |
| May 24, 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. |
| May 4, 2011 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 20, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 20, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 6, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 25, 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. |
| Mar 8, 2011 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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. |
| Mar 7, 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. |
| Mar 2, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 3, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 25, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |