USPTO serial 85240208
TOYA: A FAMILY AFFAIR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 10, 2012
- Examiner
- THOMAS, AMY E
- 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
Black Entertainment Television LLC
New York, NY
Other trademarks owned by Black Entertainment Television LLC
Black Entertainment Television LLC
Washington, DC
Other trademarks owned by Black Entertainment Television LLC
Black Entertainment Television LLC
Washington, DC
Other trademarks owned by Black Entertainment Television LLC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mallory Levitt
Mallory Levitt Paramount Global Law1515 Broadway, 34th FloorNew York, NY 10036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment in the nature of [on-going] television programs in the field of reality via television, cable, wireless, satellite and the internet | ACTIVE | Apr 12, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jan 17, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 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 17, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 3, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Oct 3, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 10, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 17, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 10, 2017 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Mar 6, 2012 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 1, 2012 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 1, 2012 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 31, 2012 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 1, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 30, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 29, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 29, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 29, 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 3, 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 3, 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 3, 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. |
| May 2, 2011 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 22, 2011 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Apr 13, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 12, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 30, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 16, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |