USPTO serial 85234009
WE MAKE GUNS BETTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 18, 2015
- Examiner
- DIXON, JENNIFER HAZARD
- 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
Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, NE
Grand Island, NE
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Bennet K. Langlotz
Bennet K. Langlotz Langlotz Patent & Trademark Works, LLCP.O. Box 660675 #37585Dallas, TX 75266United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Cleaning preparations for primarily cleaning and also lubrication of firearms and ammunition | ACTIVE | Aug 12, 2014 |
| 013 | Ammunition for firearms; firearms ammunition loading and reloading tools, namely, reloading presses and cartridge dies, cartridge holders, ammunition feeders, barrel bushings, powder measures, presses, case feeders, case feeder plates, case preparation tools, case trimmers, primer pocket cleaners, chamfer and deburring tools, neck brushes, loading blocks, powder drop tubes, case trimmers, shell holders, funnels, case tumblers, bullet pullers, primer pocket uniformers, and primer pocket reamers | ACTIVE | Aug 12, 2014 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 10, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 17, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 19, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 19, 2019 | 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. |
| Oct 19, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 26, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 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. |
| Jul 15, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 5, 2015 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 2015 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Mar 10, 2015 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Mar 10, 2015 | CNFR | SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Feb 23, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 23, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 12, 2015 | 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. |
| Sep 3, 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. |
| Sep 3, 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. |
| Sep 3, 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. |
| Aug 24, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 17, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| Feb 18, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2014 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 16, 2014 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Feb 16, 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. |
| Sep 12, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 6, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 13, 2013 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Feb 18, 2013 | 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 18, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 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. |
| Aug 14, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2012 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 12, 2012 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Jan 26, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2012 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 24, 2012 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 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. |
| Aug 16, 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. |
| Jun 21, 2011 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 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 18, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 13, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 12, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 12, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 12, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 5, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 8, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 8, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |