USPTO serial 85462831
THE STRENGTH OF A SIMPLE IDEA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 9, 2016
- Examiner
- CASSIDY, COLLEEN MULCRONE
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 108
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Peter C. Stomma
Peter C. Stomma BOYLE FREDRICKSON SC840 N PLANKINTON AVEMILWAUKEE, WI 53203-1802UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Mechanical framing in the nature of metal structural frame sections for use in a wide variety of applications, including as machinery framing, furniture framing, door framing, window framing, building wall framing, building ceiling framing, building foundation framing, scaffolding framing; framing for performance stages; framing for trestles; Component parts for the aforesaid framing, namely, metal corners, hinges, plates for attaching hinges, slides for window and door framing, and connectors for connecting the framing together | ACTIVE | May 11, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 23, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 20, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 9, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 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 5, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 4, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 9, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 31, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 31, 2016 | 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 20, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 19, 2016 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | 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. |
| Jul 3, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 26, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 3, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2015 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 30, 2015 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 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 12, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 8, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 15, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| Jan 16, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 14, 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. |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 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 4, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2013 | 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 15, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 25, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 12, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 24, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 15, 2012 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2012 | 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. |
| Oct 15, 2012 | CNFR | 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. |
| Sep 11, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 22, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 21, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 21, 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. |
| Feb 27, 2012 | GPRN | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Feb 27, 2012 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Feb 27, 2012 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Feb 20, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 7, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |