USPTO serial 86486824
MAKE IT BETTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 29, 2016
- Examiner
- ROSSMAN, WILLIAM M
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 109
What this means
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Owner
CHICAGO, IL, US
WILMETTE, IL, US
Winnetka, IL, US
Winnetka, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Sandy Koropp
Sandy Koropp CROKE FAIRCHILD DUARTE & BERES222 N. LaSalle St. Suite 500Chicago, IL 60601United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, general feature magazines, newsletters in the field of life style, beauty, clothing, shopping, mental and physical health, fitness, exercise, diet, decorating, art and architecture, interior design, entertainment, food and food recipes, dining, party planning, craft instructions, family projects, family issues, parenting, child development, children and family relations, personal finance, charitable giving, and volunteerism | ACTIVE | Nov 30, 2009 |
| 035 | Providing a website featuring product ratings of the consumer products and services of others in the fields of antiques, collectibles, consignment shops, acting, dance musical instruments and lessons, singing and voice lessons, automobile dealerships and repair, financial issues, legal issues, infant child care, funeral services, parent resources, senior care and residential living, eco-friendly products, grocery and gourmet food, health and wellness, home building, home design, home carpentry, home decoration, plumbers, activities and entertainment, real estate, real estate brokerage, party and event planning and entertaining, not-for-profit organizations and giving, pet care, retail store services, sports, travel, and religious and worship institutions; providing a website where users can post items for sale through on-line classified advertisements; promoting the goods and services of others by preparing and placing advertisements in an electronic magazine accessed through a global computer network; Promoting visual and performing arts events by means of providing an online events calendar, original articles, interviews, information about art, artists and art events via an internet web site, all for promotional purposes; providing consumer information services and making referrals in the field of entertainment and retail services for products, services, events, activities, attractions, facilities and locations; providing marketing and promotion of special events; providing online reviews of retail stores; Providing consumer information services and making referrals in the field of entertainment services for products, services, events, activities, facilities and locations; online retail store services, namely, online shopping mall featuring products for which a percentage of sales is given to non-profit charities (first use anywhere 01/01/2014; first used in U.S. interstate commerce 01/01/2014); providing information in the fields of charitable giving and volunteerism via the internet | ACTIVE | May 1, 2007 |
| 038 | Mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of entertainment media content and videos | ACTIVE | May 1, 2007 |
| 041 | Non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of general feature magazines and newsletters for women in the field of life style, beauty, clothing, shopping, mental and physical health, fitness, exercise, diet, decorating, art and architecture, interior design, entertainment, food and food recipes, dining, party planning, craft instructions, family projects, family issues, parenting, child development, children and family relations, charitable giving, and volunteerism; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line reviews of community events in the nature of sporting events, wine tastings, music concerts, movies, theatre, fairs and festivals, dance performances, crafts markets, art and architecture; providing a web site where users can post ratings, reviews and recommendations on events and activities in the field of entertainment and education; providing advice and information in the field of educational and entertainment activities and events for children; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing a website in the fields of fitness, exercise, art, entertainment, party planning, craft instructions, parenting concerning education and entertainment of children; organizing community, sporting and cultural events; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing online interviews and motivational speakers in the field of philanthropy, personal improvement, celebrations and awards, namely, providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of philanthropic services to underserved communities via a global computer network and mobile electronic networks; blog posts, namely, online journals featuring commentary on advice and information in the field of educational and entertainment activities and events, and on philanthropy | ACTIVE | May 1, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 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 3, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 23, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 23, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 29, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 6, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 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. |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 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 24, 2015 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 6, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 5, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 4, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 4, 2015 | 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. |
| Oct 19, 2015 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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. |
| Oct 19, 2015 | 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. |
| Sep 26, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 25, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 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 7, 2015 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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 6, 2015 | 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 30, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 27, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 24, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |