USPTO serial 85246659
ERNEST J. GAINES AWARD FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 20, 2011
- Examiner
- HUSSAIN, TASNEEM
- 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
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jessica C. Engler
Jessica C. Engler KEAN MILLER, LLP400 Convention Street, Suite 700BATON ROUGE, LA 70802UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Providing incentives to writers to demonstrate excellence in the field of writing through the issuance of awards; providing recognition and incentives to writers by the way of awards and contests to demonstrate excellence in the field of writing | ACTIVE | Jan 24, 2008 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 4, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 30, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 29, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 15, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 4, 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. |
| May 19, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 25, 2011 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 22, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |