USPTO serial 85584608
GRAFLEX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 18, 2016
- Examiner
- REGAN, JOHN B
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Grand Rapids Foam Technologies, Inc.
Wyoming, MI
Other trademarks owned by Grand Rapids Foam Technologies, Inc.
Grand Rapids Foam Technologies, Inc.
Wyoming, MI
Other trademarks owned by Grand Rapids Foam Technologies, Inc.
Grand Rapids Foam Technologies, Inc.
Wyoming, MI
Other trademarks owned by Grand Rapids Foam Technologies, Inc.
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 017 | GRAPHITE-FILLED POLYURETHANE FOAM USED IN CUSHION FOR SEATS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; FOAM USED IN CUSHION FOR SEATS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | ACTIVE | May 1, 2014 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 19, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 18, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 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. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 18, 2021 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 18, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 5, 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. |
| Mar 5, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 18, 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. |
| Sep 13, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 8, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 29, 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. |
| Mar 10, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 26, 2016 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Feb 26, 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. |
| Aug 27, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 26, 2015 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Mar 14, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2015 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 27, 2015 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Sep 12, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 5, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 19, 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 24, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 22, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 22, 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. |
| Aug 27, 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. |
| Jul 12, 2013 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Mar 27, 2013 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 26, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 26, 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. |
| Feb 6, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 4, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 28, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 28, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 28, 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. |
| Jul 18, 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. |
| Jul 18, 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. |
| Jul 18, 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. |
| Jul 12, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 6, 2012 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 3, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |