USPTO serial 85939190
LITTLE GUY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 29, 2015
- Examiner
- BHANOT, KAPIL KUMAR
- 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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Charlie C. Lyu
Charlie C. Lyu Carter's, Inc.3438 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1800Atlanta, GA 30326United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | Infants' and children's clothing, namely, tops, [ bottoms, ] one-piece shirt and pant play sets, [ underwear, undershirts, swimwear, pants, trousers, overalls, ] [ coveralls, ] [ jeans, shorts, bloomers, ] [ two-piece shirt and pant sets, ] bodysuits [ , creepers, rompers, ] [ one-piece bottoms and tops for sleep and play, jumpsuits, ] [ knit-tops, shirts, blouses, t-shirts, tank-tops, blazers, sweaters, cardigans, sweatshirts, sweatpants, skirts, dresses, jumpers, robes, dressing gowns, bathrobes, tights, leggings, bonnets, hats, caps, scarves, mittens, gloves, snow suits, coats, jackets, ] [ vests ] [, baby bunting, cloth bibs ] | ACTIVE | Nov 30, 2013 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Dec 1, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 29, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 12, 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. |
| Mar 29, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 8, 2021 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 14, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2021 | 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 14, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 29, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 29, 2015 | 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 23, 2015 | 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 23, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 8, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 7, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 7, 2015 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 9, 2015 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Feb 9, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 9, 2015 | CNFR | SU - 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. |
| Jan 29, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 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 22, 2014 | 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 22, 2014 | 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 22, 2014 | CNRT | SU - 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 2, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 30, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 3, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 3, 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 25, 2014 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 25, 2014 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 24, 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. |
| Oct 29, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 29, 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. |
| Oct 9, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 20, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 9, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 3, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 25, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |