USPTO serial 86871305
CEC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 20, 2016
- Examiner
- BELL, MARLENE D
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Lincolnshire, IL
Lincolnshire, IL
Lincolnshire, IL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Scott W. Smilie
Scott W. Smilie PATZIK, FRANK & SAMOTNY LTD.200 S. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 2700CHICAGO, IL 60606United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Electrical automotive components, namely, electronic turn signal and hazard light relays, automotive fuse holders, fuses for automobiles, circuit breakers, light modules, LED and HID light controls | ACTIVE | Mar 1, 1979 |
| 011 | Lighting for vehicles, namely, automotive head lamps, automotive interior lamps, automotive exterior lamps, light fixtures and replacement bulbs; LED lighting systems, namely, LED modules, power supplies and wiring; LED lamps; LED light bulbs; incandescent lamps; incandescent light bulbs; fluorescent lamps; fluorescent lighting tubes; halogen lamps; halogen light bulbs; neon lamps; neon light bulbs; sockets for electric lights; LED and HID light fixtures | ACTIVE | Mar 1, 1979 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 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. |
| Jan 6, 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. |
| Jan 6, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 2, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 15, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 2018 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| May 9, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 2, 2018 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 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. |
| Jul 5, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 5, 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 15, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 2, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 10, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 10, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| May 3, 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. |
| May 3, 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. |
| May 3, 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 26, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |