USPTO serial 85428206
MEL KIPER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 26, 2012
- Examiner
- MCBRIDE, THEODORE M
- 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
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W. Drew Kastner
W. Drew Kastner Offit Kurman2000 Market Street, Suite 2700Philadelphia, PA 19103United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | printed materials, namely, books, data sheets and reports relating to annual drafts for professional sports leagues | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1982 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 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 3, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 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. |
| Jul 28, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 8, 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. |
| Dec 8, 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. |
| Dec 6, 2021 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2021 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Nov 16, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 28, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Nov 28, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 17, 2018 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2017 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 27, 2017 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Nov 27, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 24, 2017 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 2017 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Apr 10, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 6, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 15, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 14, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 13, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 13, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 9, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 26, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 24, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |