USPTO serial 86852130
PROTECT THE GAME
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 8, 2016
- Examiner
- BUTLER, ANDREA P
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 102
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.
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Owner
The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN, US
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN, US
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN, US
Other trademarks owned by The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Caitlin R. Byczko
Caitlin R. Byczko Barnes & Thornburg LLP11 South Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Promoting the public awareness of the importance of protecting the integrity of intercollegiate athletics | ACTIVE | Dec 3, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 17, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 6, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 8, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 8, 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. |
| Oct 1, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 17, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 17, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 24, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 24, 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. |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 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. |
| May 10, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 20, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 21, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |