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SMILING SHARK

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Reg. 5089448Status 701Renewal
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Nov 29, 2016
Examiner
HSU,FONG
Law office
TMO LAW OFFICE 129

What this means

This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.

Status 701: Status 701 means the registration is active and the first Section 8 declaration of continued use was accepted. The next major deadline is the combined Section 8 and Section 9 filing at the 10-year anniversary.

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Attorney of record

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QIN LI

1360 Valley Vista Dr1360 Valley Vista Dr, Suite 140Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
011[ Bicycle lights; ] Burners for lamps; [ Diving lights; ] Electric lamps; Electric torches for lighting; Flashlights; Lamps; [ Lanterns for lighting; Light bulbs; Light diffusers; Pocket search lights; Safety lamps for underground use; Searchlights; Sockets for electric lights ]ACTIVEMay 5, 2012

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Jan 12, 2026E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Jan 12, 2026EWAFTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS—
Jan 12, 2026TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Jan 12, 2026ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Jan 12, 2026REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Nov 29, 2025REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Oct 31, 2022NAS8NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED—
Oct 31, 2022APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Oct 31, 20228.OKREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTEDThe USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline.
Oct 17, 2022EROPTEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED—
Oct 14, 2022TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Oct 14, 2022EWAFTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS—
Oct 14, 2022ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 14, 2022REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Sep 10, 2022PUM2OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2—
Sep 3, 2022PUM2OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2—
Aug 25, 2022PUM2OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2—
May 30, 2022EROPTEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED—
May 26, 2022TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
May 26, 2022EWAFTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS—
May 26, 2022ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
May 26, 2022REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Apr 23, 2022PUMIPROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED—
Apr 18, 2022TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Apr 18, 2022ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 18, 2022REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Feb 16, 2022EROPTEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED—
Jan 24, 2022PUM1OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1—
Jan 22, 2022APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Dec 28, 2021ES8RTEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED—
Dec 27, 2021CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Dec 27, 2021TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Dec 27, 2021ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Dec 27, 2021REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Dec 27, 2021COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Nov 29, 2021REM1COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED—
Nov 29, 2016R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Sep 13, 2016NPUBOFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED—
Sep 13, 2016PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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.
Aug 24, 2016NONPNOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED—
Aug 2, 2016CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Jul 12, 2016TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Jul 12, 2016CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Jul 12, 2016TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 25, 2016GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 25, 2016GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 25, 2016CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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 22, 2016DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Dec 9, 2015MDSCNOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED—
Dec 8, 2015NWOSNEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED—
Dec 7, 2015NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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