USPTO serial 86143747
THE ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 11, 2016
- Examiner
- BULLOFF, TOBY ELLEN
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 119
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Owner
The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN, US
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN, US
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Caitlin R. Byczko
Caitlin R. Byczko Barnes & Thornburg LLP11 South Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Production and distribution of multi media projects, namely, commercials and advertising spots, preparation of audio and video presentations for use in advertising; retail store services featuring consumer-targeted video discs [ and video cassettes ] | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1999 |
| 041 | Entertainment services in the nature of organizing and conducting athletic contests, games, tournaments, exhibitions, and events at the college level; providing live athletic contests, games, tournaments and exhibitions; production of radio, television, and global computer communications programs and network broadcast programs featuring news highlights, athletic contests, games, tournaments, exhibitions and events at the college level; distribution of radio, television, and global computer communications programs and network broadcast for others featuring news highlights, athletic contests, games, tournaments, exhibitions and events at the college level; entertainment services, namely, production of multimedia projects, namely, radio and television presentations, presentations for distribution over global computer networks and wireless communication systems, and consumer-targeted video discs [ and video cassettes ] ; entertainment services, namely, distribution of multimedia projects, namely, audio and video presentations, radio and television presentations, presentations for distribution over global computer networks and wireless communication systems for others | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1999 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 11, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 13, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 21, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 11, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 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 9, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 18, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 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 15, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 2016 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 14, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 11, 2016 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 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 26, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 24, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 24, 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. |
| Feb 24, 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. |
| Dec 30, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 30, 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. |
| Dec 10, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 22, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 18, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 14, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 30, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 29, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Apr 3, 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. |
| Apr 3, 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. |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 28, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |