USPTO serial 86978365
INSTANT GRATIFICATION MONKEY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 12, 2016
- Examiner
- IN, SUNG HYUN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
Santa Monica, CA, US
Santa Monica, CA, US
Santa Monica, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Elizabeth Oliner
Elizabeth Oliner OLINER LAW345 GROVE ST FL 2SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-4462United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | [ Books in the field of humor and commentary on current events, news and entertainment; Calendars; Note cards; Notebooks; Paper stationery; Postcards; Posters; Stickers ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 |
| 021 | [ Coffee mugs; Insulating sleeve holders for beverage cans; Mugs ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 |
| 025 | Hats; One-piece garments for children; Shirts; Sweatshirts; T-shirts; Tank-tops | ACTIVE | May 1, 2013 |
| 028 | [ Collectable toy figures; ] Stuffed and plush toys; Stuffed dolls and animals [ ; Toy figures ] | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 2014 |
| 041 | [ On-line journals, namely, blogs featuring posts, information, humor and commentary on current events, news and entertainment ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 3, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 3, 2022 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 1, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2021 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Jun 10, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 26, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 12, 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. |
| Mar 11, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 10, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 7, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 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. |
| Apr 28, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 20, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 1, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 1, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 1, 2015 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 1, 2015 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 1, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 23, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 21, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 12, 2015 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jan 6, 2015 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 17, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 11, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |