USPTO serial 86688533
THE ELF ON THE SHELF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 16, 2016
- Examiner
- LOVELACE, JAMES B
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Atlanta, GA, US
Atlanta, GA, US
Atlanta, GA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jeffrey B. Sladkus, Esq.
Jeffrey B. Sladkus, Esq. The Sladkus Law Group1397 Carroll DriveAtlanta, GA 30318United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | Electric night lights [ ; Decorative lighting in the nature of electrically-illuminated figurines ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Gift bags; [ Gift wrap paper; ] Paper gift tags; [ Gift boxes; ] Stickers; Calendars [ ; Art pictures ] | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 2013 |
| 020 | [ Picture frames; ] Inflatable figures for use as outdoor holiday decorations [ ; Plastic cake toppers and decorations ] | ACTIVE | Aug 1, 2013 |
| 024 | [ Placemats, not of paper; Table runners, not of paper; Cotton and polyester fabric; Textile wall hangings; Textile wall hangings in the shape of an elf ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 |
| 025 | Costumes for use in children's dress-up play | ACTIVE | Sep 1, 2014 |
| 026 | [ Shoe ornaments not of precious metal ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2014 |
| 028 | Playing cards; Memory games; Board games; Party games; Puzzles; [ Christmas tree skirts; ] Plush dolls; Christmas tree ornaments; Snow globes; [ Toy miniature buildings; ] Modeled plastic toy figurines [ ; Hobby craft kits for making Christmas stockings comprising fabric and patterns ] | ACTIVE | Sep 4, 2009 |
| 030 | Hot chocolate; Cookies; Bakery products, namely gingerbread houses; Candy decorations for cakes; Chocolate | ACTIVE | Aug 1, 2013 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 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. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 15, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2022 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 16, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 2, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 31, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 16, 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 31, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 11, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 20, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 20, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 20, 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. |
| Oct 20, 2015 | GPRN | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Oct 20, 2015 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Oct 20, 2015 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Oct 19, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 14, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |