USPTO serial 86228314
RETAIN
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 29, 2015
- Examiner
- SHARPER JR, SAM
- 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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Megan C. McCulloch
Megan C. McCulloch The Dow Chemical Company2211 H.H. Dow WayGlobal Dow CenterMidland, MI 48674Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ethylene co-polymer in the nature of chemical preparations used in industrial recycling of plastics | ACTIVE | Apr 20, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 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. |
| Jan 14, 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. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 29, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 15, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 18, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 18, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Nov 18, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 18, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| 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. |
| Aug 27, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Aug 26, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 12, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 22, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2015 | 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. |
| Jul 6, 2015 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 6, 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. |
| Dec 23, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Aug 12, 2014 | NOAM | NOA 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. |
| Jul 8, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 17, 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. |
| May 28, 2014 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 9, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 9, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 25, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 24, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 24, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 23, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 4, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |