USPTO serial 86861164
THE DIFFERENCE IS KEY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 25, 2017
- Examiner
- WHITTAKER BROWN, TRACY
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 111
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Owner
Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.
Staten Island, NY, US
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Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.
Staten Island, NY, US
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Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.
Matawan, NJ, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Emilia F. Cannella
Emilia F. Cannella Ropes & Gray LLPPrudential Tower, 800 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02199-3600United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Supermarkets | ACTIVE | Oct 23, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2023 | NURC | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Sep 25, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 24, 2023 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 9, 2018 | 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. |
| Jul 9, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 24, 2017 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 2017 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2017 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jan 31, 2017 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jan 31, 2017 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Jan 30, 2017 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 28, 2017 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | 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 19, 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 24, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 24, 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 4, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 14, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 8, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 1, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |