USPTO serial 86979060
AFROWATERS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 28, 2016
- Examiner
- BODRI, JOHN PETER
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
YPSILANTI, MI, US
Ypsilanti, MI, US
Portage, MI, US
Portage, MI, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Elliott J. R. Church
Elliott J. R. Church KREIS, ENDERLE, HUDGINS & BORSOS, P.C.333 BRIDGE ST NW STE 900GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-5712United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Hair sprays [ ; non-medicated preparations for the care of hair and scalp; haircare kits comprising non-medicated hair care preparations, namely, hair sprays, hair bonnets or hair covers, sold as a unit ] | ACTIVE | Jun 14, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jul 8, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 5, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 28, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 31, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 14, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2021 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | 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. |
| Sep 2, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 28, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 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 24, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 23, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 12, 2016 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 11, 2016 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 28, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 7, 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. |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Jul 14, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 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. |
| Jun 24, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 2, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 13, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 13, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 8, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 5, 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. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | GEAN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2015 | GEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2015 | EPEN | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY | — |
| Jan 26, 2015 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 9, 2014 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 8, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 4, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |