USPTO serial 85883411
THE BEST A MAN CAN GET
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 29, 2016
- Examiner
- MONINGHOFF, KIM TERESA
- 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
Boston, MA, US
Boston, MA, US
Boston, MA, US
Boston, MA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
John Lipchitz
John Lipchitz The Gillette Company LLCOne Gillette ParkBoston, MA 02127United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | after shave splashes and gels; pre-shave facial washes; skin moisturizers | ACTIVE | Feb 8, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 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. |
| Apr 4, 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. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 14, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 19, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 21, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 29, 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. |
| Feb 24, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 23, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 19, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 11, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 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. |
| Oct 10, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2015 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 8, 2015 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Oct 8, 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. |
| Apr 17, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 16, 2015 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 10, 2015 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Apr 10, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 30, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 13, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 13, 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. |
| Apr 10, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 8, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 8, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Aug 20, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 20, 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. |
| Jul 31, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 17, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 16, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 26, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 25, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 24, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 20, 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. |
| Jun 20, 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. |
| Jun 20, 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. |
| Jun 15, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |