USPTO serial 86868257
DRIVING AMERICA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 6, 2016
- Examiner
- MIZELLE HOWARD, DEZMONA JULYE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
Warren, PA, US
Other trademarks owned by United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
Warren, PA, US
Other trademarks owned by United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
Warren, PA, US
Other trademarks owned by United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
W. Scott Brown
Eric J. Klein Vinson & Elkins LLP845 Texas Avenue, Suite 4700Houston, TX 77002United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Retail store services featuring convenience store items and gasoline | ACTIVE | Jun 14, 2008 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| Aug 17, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 21, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 6, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 1, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 9, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 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. |
| May 9, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 2, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 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. |
| Feb 2, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Nov 3, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 2, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 12, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 11, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 21, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 21, 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. |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Jul 12, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 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. |
| Jun 22, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 27, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 26, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 26, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 26, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 23, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 27, 2016 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jan 26, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 15, 2016 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 12, 2016 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |