USPTO serial 86140494
BETTER MOUSETRAP GUITARS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 30, 2016
- Examiner
- TANNER, MICHAEL R
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Canton, MI, US
Ypsilanti, MI, US
Ypsilanti, MI, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jay Schloff
Jay Schloff Aidenbaum Schloff and Bloom PLLC6960 Orchard Lake RoadSuite 250West Bloomfield, MI 48322Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 | Acoustic bass guitars; acoustic basses; acoustic guitars; acoustic ukuleles; bass guitars; basses; electric bass guitars; electric basses; electric guitars; electric ukuleles; [ guitar parts, namely, cavity covers specifically designed for use with guitars, magnetic pickups, pick guards, truss rod covers; guitar pedals; guitar picks; guitar skins for electric bass guitars; guitar skins for electric basses; guitar skins for electric guitars; guitar straps; ] guitars; musical instruments, namely, acoustic bass guitars, acoustic basses, acoustic guitars, bass guitars, basses, electric bass guitars, electric basses, electric guitars, ukuleles; ukuleles | ACTIVE | Jul 27, 2012 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 25, 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. |
| May 25, 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. |
| May 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 20, 2022 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2021 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Dec 19, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 7, 2021 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 30, 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 28, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 18, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 18, 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 18, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 18, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 25, 2016 | 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 25, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 22, 2016 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 20, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 15, 2016 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jan 15, 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 16, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 14, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 14, 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. |
| Jul 14, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 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. |
| Nov 25, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 25, 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. |
| Nov 5, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 14, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 26, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 26, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 15, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 15, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Mar 20, 2014 | GEAN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | GEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | EPEN | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 27, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 14, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |