USPTO serial 86979671
BRAIN GAMES
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 16, 2016
- Examiner
- POWERS, ALEXANDER L
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PARTNERS, LLC
Washington, DC, US
Washington, DC, US
Washington, DC, US
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PARTNERS, LLC
WASHINGTON, DC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Neil K. Vohra
Neil K. Vohra The Walt Disney Company500 South Buena Vista StreetIP Department - Trademark GroupBurbank, CA 91521Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | Board games | ACTIVE | Nov 1, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Aug 28, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 12, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 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. |
| Jul 14, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 12, 2016 | DMCC | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 12, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 12, 2016 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 25, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 26, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 26, 2016 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 2016 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 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. |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 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. |
| Mar 18, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | 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. |
| Dec 30, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 24, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 24, 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. |
| Nov 4, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 16, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 16, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 15, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 14, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 14, 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. |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 12, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 9, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 29, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 25, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |