USPTO serial 86877356
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 14, 2017
- Examiner
- PAINTER, VALERIYA SHERMAN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Thomas Patrick Arden
Thomas Patrick Arden Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane, P.C.3001 West Big Beaver RoadSuite 624Troy, MI 48084-3107Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Pre-recorded magnetic, digital and optical recording media and data carriers, namely, [ audio and video cassettes, digital audio tapes, video tapes, vinyl records, ] compact discs (CDs), audio digital discs, [ magnetic discs, optical discs, floppy discs, holographic discs, prerecorded flash drives, prerecorded USB flash drives, and ] DVDs, featuring dramatic television programs and films, [ documentaries, animated programs and films, ] theatrical plays, murder mysteries, [ music, games,] and works of fiction [ and non-fiction] literature; [ cartridges for computer and video games; magnetic identifying cards; secure digital memory cards; memory cards; ] cinematographic films featuring murder mysteries, works of drama, [ comedic works, and documentaries; exposed slide films, slide film mounts, and exposed photographic films; computer software for use in playing games and searching the internet and online publications; computer application software for mobile devices for use in playing games and searching the internet and online publications; downloadable software via the internet and wireless devices for use in playing games and searching the internet and online publications; video and computer games in the form of computer programs recorded on data carriers or downloaded via the internet; ] electronic publications in the nature of books, novels, [ children's stories, ] short stories, [ essays, ] theatrical plays, scripts, [ textbooks, magazines, newsletters, journals, periodicals, comics, activity books, ] and teaching guides recorded on computer media, featuring [ poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, ] murder mysteries, games, and fiction and nonfiction works of literature; publications in electronically, magnetically or optically recorded and readable forms in the nature of books, novels, [ children's novels and stories, ] short stories, [ essays, ] theatrical plays, scripts, [ textbooks, magazines, newsletters, journals, periodicals, comics, activity books, and teaching guides, ] featuring [ poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, ] murder mysteries, [ games, ] and fiction [ and nonfiction ] works of literature; multimedia entertainment goods recorded in electronic, magnetic, digital or optical forms or downloadable via the internet in the nature of audio books, e-books and enhanced e-books featuring theatrical plays, murder mysteries, [ poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, games, ] and fiction [ and non-fiction ] works of literature; downloadable video and audio recordings provided via the internet and mobile devices featuring theatrical plays, murder mysteries, [ poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, games, ] works of fiction [ and non-fiction ] literature [ , and animation films and programs ] ; downloadable video and audio recordings featuring theatrical plays, murder mysteries, [ poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, games, ] works of fiction [ and non-fiction ] literature, [ and animation films and programs ] provided via a video on demand service; audio books in the nature of novels, [ children's stories, ] short stories, [ essays, ] theatrical plays, murder mysteries, [ poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, ] and works of fiction [ and non-fiction ] literature; downloadable electronic books and downloadable digital books featuring novels, [ children's stories, ] short stories, [ essays, ] [ theatrical plays, murder mysteries, poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, games, ] and works of fiction [ and non-fiction ] literature; [ downloadable podcasts and webcasts featuring dramatic television programs and films, documentaries, animated films, theatrical plays, murder mysteries, comedy, history, games, and works of fiction and non-fiction literature; ringtones, wallpapers, screensavers, and graphic icons and images, all recorded on computer media or downloaded via the internet; digital book readers and digital tablet computers; mobile telephones; accessories for mobile telephones, namely, cases, straps, hands-free devices, headsets, and display screen protectors; computer mouse mats and computer wrist mats; ] prerecorded audio-visual presentations featuring theatrical plays, murder mysteries, [ poems, ] dramas, [ comedy, history, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, games, ] works of fiction [ and non-fiction ] literature, [ and animation films and programs, ] all recorded on magnetic data carriers or downloaded via the internet | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, teaching materials, books, [ magazines, journals, periodicals, comics, ] graphic novels, [ activity books, pop-up books, ] souvenir publications, collectible books [ and periodicals, ] book cover artwork, prints, posters, [ postcards, and partworks in the nature of publications issued in periodic or series form, ] all in the fields of or featuring language teaching, [ board games and video games instructions, cultural activities, comedy, history, and ] fiction [ and non-fiction ] works of literature; books in the fields of or featuring works of fiction [ and non-fiction ] literature, language teaching, [ board games and video games instructions, cultural activities, comedy, and history; ] paper artwork publications,[ in the nature of prints, posters, and postcards; newspapers, printed periodicals, and magazines featuring works of fiction and non-fiction literature, language teaching, board games and video games instructions, cultural activities, comedy, and history; advertising and promotional publications in the nature of booklets, pamphlets, and brochures, all featuring works of fiction and non-fiction literature, language teaching, board games and video games instructions, cultural activities, comedy, and history; ] educational publications in the nature of books, [ newspapers,] booklets, [ pamphlets, and brochures, all featuring works of fiction and non-fiction literature, language teaching, board games and video games instructions, cultural activities, comedy, and history; booklets and pamphlets ] in the fields of fiction [ and non-fiction ] literature, language teaching [ , board games and video games instructions, cultural activities, comedy, and history; booklets relating to board games and video games; event programs; computer software programs for use in playing games and searching the internet and online publications, in printed form; instruction manuals relating to computer software for use in playing games and searching the internet and online publications; computer game instruction manuals; strategy guide books for games; strategy guide magazines for games; writing or drawing books; collectible trading cards; bookmarks; covers for books; paper for wrapping books; protective covers for books; photographs; photo stands; photograph albums; scrapbooks; stationery; notepaper; envelopes; notebooks; address books; visitors books; writing instruments; pens; pencils; ] [ printed instructional and teaching materials, namely, books, ] [ magazines, journals, periodicals, comics, activity books, pop-up ] [ books, souvenir books ] [ and periodicals, ] [ collectible books ] [ and periodicals,] [ book cover artwork, prints, posters, ] [ postcards, and partworks in the nature of publications issued in periodic or series form, ] [ all in the fields of or featuring works of fiction ] [ and non-fiction ] [ literature, language teaching, ] [ board games and video games instructions, cultural activities, comedy, and history; calendars; diaries; personal organizers; greetings cards; ] [ posters ] [ ; postcards; wrapping paper; paper gift tags] | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | [ Educational services in the nature of providing training in the fields of language teaching, television production, film production, online productions, theatre productions, and organizing community cultural activities; publishing of books; multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, and music; publishing and editing of printed matter and printed publications; on-line electronic publishing of electronic books, audio books, journals, newsletters, digests, reports, newspapers, and magazines; music publishing and music recording services; ] provision of entertainment services in the nature of live theatre productions, [ live music performances, and live roadshows; distribution of radio programs for others; distribution of television programs for others; distribution of motion picture films for others; ] entertainment services, namely, production of television [ and radio ] shows and films; multimedia entertainment production; [ entertainment services in the form of online electronic, computer and video games provided by means of the internet; ] presentation of live theatre performances and shows, live stage performances and shows, plays,[ live musical performances and shows, ] live dramas, [ live comedy shows, ] and other live theatrical, [ artistic, or musical ] performances; production of cinematographic films, video films, [ animated films, and cartoons; ] production of pre-recorded video, television, and cinema films featuring dramas, murder mysteries, [ comedy, and music; video-tape film production; ] entertainment services in the nature of production of television programs, television series [ , radio programs, ] [ musical programs, and musical shows; entertainment services, namely, providing web sites featuring blogs and entertainment services in the nature of podcasts featuring fiction and non-fiction literature, language teaching, comedy, history, TV dramas, programs featuring educational content on a variety of topics, theatre plays, murder mysteries, and games; entertainment services in the nature of providing an online video game; electronic games services provided by means of the internet; online electronic game services and competitions provided by means of the internet; electronic games services, namely, provision of computer games on line or by means of a global computer network; providing online interactive multi-player computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks; providing online non-downloadable internet games; cinema theatres; motion picture theaters; movie theatres; production of musical recordings and musical videos; amusement park services; theme park services; entertainment and educational services in the nature of lectures and live audio and visual performances by actors in the fields of or featuring fiction and non-fiction literature, language teaching, history, films, movies, documentaries, theatre plays, murder mysteries, and games, all provided on cruises, travel tours and excursions, and at exhibitions and private events; entertainment services in the nature of interactive live shows and plays, live musical and theatrical performances, and dinner theatre featuring adaptations of scripts of mystery novels and fictional characters and involving participation of the audience; arranging of competitions for education or entertainment in the nature of literary competitions; entertainment information services; ticket information services for entertainment events; providing a website featuring entertainment information; arranging and conducting conferences, conventions, congresses, and exhibitions for education or entertainment purposes in the fields of fiction and non-fiction literature, language teaching, comedy, history, films, theatre, plays, murder mystery, and games; organization of events for entertainment and cultural purposes in the nature of musical and theatrical presentations; museum services and provision of museum facilities for presentations and exhibitions; courses of instruction in history and literature; presentation and showing of cine films, video films, and video film sound tracks; movie theatre presentations, namely, displaying of cine films; organization of entertainment and cultural events in the nature of community, art, and ethnic festivals; production of sound and image recordings on sound and image carriers; ] production of video and audio recordings featuring fiction [and non-fiction] literature, language teaching,[ comedy, history, ] films, theatrical plays, and murder mysteries [ ; providing online video and computer games; rental of audio books and electronic books; rental of pre recorded media, DVDs, and video and audio cassettes and tapes; rental of cinematographic films, motion picture films, and television programs; rental of computer game programs; film and television program distribution other than transportation for others] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 19, 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. |
| Oct 19, 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. |
| Oct 14, 2026 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 24, 2026 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 25, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 28, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 14, 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. |
| Nov 29, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 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. |
| Nov 9, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 2016 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 5, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 27, 2016 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| May 19, 2016 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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. |
| May 2, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 21, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |