USPTO serial 85830234
ALWAYS BETTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 2, 2014
- Examiner
- LAVACHE, LINDA M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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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Justin Charles Ward
Justin Charles Ward Blue Force Gear, Inc.166 Pine Barren RoadSavannah, GA 31322United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | Straps and bags for use with an armor attachment system, namely, straps and bags sold containing first aid kits; straps and bags for use with an armor attachment system, namely, straps and bags specially adapted for carrying first aid kits | ACTIVE | Oct 26, 2013 |
| 010 | Straps and bags for use with an armor attachment system, namely, straps and bags sold empty specially adapted for carrying tourniquets | ACTIVE | Oct 26, 2013 |
| 013 | Rifle slings; firearm slings; ammunition attachment system, namely, pouches, bags, carriers, and chest carriers for use in carrying ammunition; combat supplies attachment system, namely, pouches, bags, carriers, and chest carriers for use in carrying ammunition; attachment system, namely, pouches, bags, carriers, and chest carriers for use in carrying combat supplies, namely, ammunition, magazines, and grenades; ammunition pouches; ammunition bags; ammunition carriers; ammunition chest carriers; carriers for combat supplies, namely, ammunition, magazines, and grenades | ACTIVE | Oct 26, 2013 |
| 018 | Straps and bags for use with an armor attachment system, namely, general purpose straps and bags sold empty for carrying first aid kits | ACTIVE | Oct 26, 2013 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 23, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 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 6, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2020 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 3, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 8, 2019 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 2019 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 26, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 2014 | 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 28, 2014 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Oct 25, 2014 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 10, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 10, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 24, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2014 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2014 | NOAM | NOA 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. |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 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. |
| Jan 29, 2014 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 9, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 9, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 9, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 2, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 2013 | GAUN | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2013 | GAUD | NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2013 | NAUD | REPORT UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 29, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 29, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 22, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 15, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | 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 15, 2013 | 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. |
| May 15, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 13, 2013 | 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 13, 2013 | 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 13, 2013 | 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 6, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 26, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |