USPTO serial 86372701
THE POLAR EXPRESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 21, 2016
- Examiner
- LEE RISO, LOKSYE GEORGIANA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Burbank, CA, US
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Burbank, CA, US
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Burbank, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Brian A. Rupp
Brian A. Rupp Warner Bros. Discovery Legal Department4000 WARNER BLVDBURBANK, CA 91522United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | Glass, ceramic and earthenware goods, namely, [ bowls, plates, ] coffee cups, and cups; beverage glassware, namely, mugs and drinking glasses; [ infant cups; ] thermal insulated containers for food or beverages [ ; cookie cutters; cork screws; water bottles sold empty ] | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 5, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 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 20, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 14, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 6, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 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. |
| Oct 7, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 5, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 5, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 5, 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 5, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 10, 2015 | 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. |
| Jan 21, 2015 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 6, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 2, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 15, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 12, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 12, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 4, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 4, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 23, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |