USPTO serial 86176349
GEO-CLINCH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 20, 2016
- Examiner
- DALIER, JOHN DAVID
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Marysville, MI, US
Marysville, MI, US
Marysville, MI, US
Marysville, MI, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Monte L. Falcoff
Monte L. Falcoff HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C.100 Bloomfield Hills ParkwaySuite 200BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48304Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 040 | custom manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints; manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints to the order and specification of others; contract manufacturing and assembly of clinching, metalworking and fastening tools and clinched and fastened joints | ACTIVE | Jul 13, 2016 |
| 042 | engineering, design and consultation regarding the selection and use of tools and processes for clinching, metalworking and fastening for others | ACTIVE | Jul 13, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 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. |
| Jun 30, 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. |
| Jun 29, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 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. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 16, 2022 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 20, 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. |
| Aug 13, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 9, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 5, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 5, 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 12, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 11, 2016 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 10, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 10, 2016 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 10, 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 5, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 5, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 3, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 3, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 3, 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 15, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 10, 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 16, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 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 26, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 13, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 12, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 27, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 23, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 23, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| Apr 30, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 6, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 30, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |