USPTO serial 85222568
HOBSON'S CHOICE
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 30, 2011
- Examiner
- MCCRAY, RENEE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
David S. Greber, Esq.
David S. Greber, Esq. Offit Kurman, P.A.50 Carroll Creek WaySuite 340Frederick, MD 21701Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 034 | Cigar boxes; Cigars; Tobacco and cigars [ and cigarettes ] | ACTIVE | May 15, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 6, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 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 6, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 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. |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 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. |
| Feb 1, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 23, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 23, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2016 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 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 25, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2011 | 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. |
| Jun 14, 2011 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 14, 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 10, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 10, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 1, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 1, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 26, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 26, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 25, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 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. |
| Apr 14, 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. |
| Apr 14, 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. |
| Apr 14, 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 14, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 25, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 24, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |