USPTO serial 86904955
LIGHTER ASSOCIATION INC.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 13, 2016
- Examiner
- PERKINS, ELLEN J
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
Washington, D.C., DC, US
Washington, D.C., DC, US
Washington, D.C., DC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Gloria Tsui-Yip
Gloria Tsui-Yip Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C.270 Madison AvenueSuite 1403New York, DC 10016Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | association services, namely, promoting the interests, goals and objectives of the United States lighter industry | ACTIVE | Jan 21, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 26, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 8, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 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. |
| Sep 27, 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. |
| Sep 7, 2016 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 18, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 17, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| Jun 6, 2016 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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. |
| Jun 6, 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 27, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 19, 2016 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |