USPTO serial 86978852
SIMPLE TRUTH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 21, 2016
- Examiner
- NEVILLE, BRIAN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Laura C. Gustafson
Laura C. Gustafson PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLPP.O. Box 2824Calendar/Docketing DepartmentSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94126-2824Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Paper towels; toilet paper | ACTIVE | Nov 22, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 12, 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. |
| Jun 12, 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. |
| Jun 11, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 6, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 6, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 6, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 24, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 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. |
| May 17, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 1, 2016 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Apr 1, 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. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | INCD | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST | — |
| Mar 30, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 30, 2016 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2016 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 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. |
| Feb 9, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2016 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 6, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 21, 2015 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Dec 21, 2015 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jun 20, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 18, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2015 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 8, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | 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. |
| Oct 28, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 28, 2014 | 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. |
| Oct 8, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 18, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 5, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 4, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 3, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 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. |
| Aug 16, 2014 | GPRN | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Aug 16, 2014 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Aug 16, 2014 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Aug 6, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 8, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 28, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |