USPTO serial 86238015
HOTNESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 21, 2016
- Examiner
- HOWARD, PARKER WALDRIP
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, US
Charlottesville, VA, US
Charlottesville, VA, US
Charlottesville, VA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Melinda B. Buurma
Melinda B. Buurma Unified Law PLLC1561 W SolonDeWitt, MI 48820United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | Electronic gaming machines, namely, devices which accept a wager; Gaming devices, namely, gaming machines, slot machines, bingo machines, with or without video output; Gaming equipment, namely, slot machines with or without video output; Gaming machines; Gaming machines featuring a device that accepts wagers; Gaming machines for gambling; Gaming machines including slot machines or video lottery terminals; Gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes; Gaming machines, namely, slot machines and video lottery terminals; Gaming machines, namely, devices which accept a wager; Reconfigurable casino and lottery gaming equipment, namely, gaming machines and operational computer game software therefor sold as a unit; Reconfigurable casino gaming machines and operational game software therefor sold as a unit; Slot machines | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 2015 |
| 041 | [ Casinos; Conducting and providing facilities for casino and gaming contests and tournaments; ] Entertainment services, namely, casino gaming; Entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; Gaming services in the nature of casino gaming; Leasing of casino games; Providing online non-downloadable game software | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 4, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2025 | PUMI | PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 2024 | PUM3 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU3 | — |
| Oct 31, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 11, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | PUM2 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2 | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 14, 2023 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 21, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 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. |
| May 19, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 18, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 7, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 6, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 6, 2016 | 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. |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 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. |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 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. |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 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. |
| Oct 19, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 16, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Apr 9, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 7, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 7, 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. |
| Oct 7, 2014 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Jul 23, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 2, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 14, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 3, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |