USPTO serial 87145429
LIGHTEN THE LOAD
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 15, 2019
- Examiner
- GOODSAID, IRA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 705 means a Madrid-based U.S. registration has accepted Section 71 maintenance and Section 15 incontestability. The U.S. extension is active with strengthened rights. Track next renewal deadlines in TSDR and WIPO records.
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Owner
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Justin Charles Ward
Justin Charles Ward Blue Force Gear, Inc.166 Pine Barren RoadSavannah, GA 31322United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | First aid kits sold in straps and bags for use with an armor attachment system | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2016 |
| 010 | Mountable medical devices in the nature of straps and bags sold empty specially adapted for carrying pre-folded military tourniquets for rapid acquisition and deployment thereof | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2016 |
| 013 | Rifle slings; firearm slings; ammunition bags and hoists; cartridge pouches; load bearing vests adapted primarily for holding guns, grenades, armor plates and ammunition | ACTIVE | Nov 10, 2016 |
| 018 | [ Backpacks; straps for carrying first aid kits; all-purpose carrying bags for first aid kits ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 15, 2025 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 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. |
| Jul 6, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2019 | 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 11, 2019 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2019 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 10, 2019 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 10, 2019 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 12, 2019 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 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 14, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 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. |
| Aug 22, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 20, 2018 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 20, 2018 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Aug 20, 2018 | 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. |
| Feb 23, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 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. |
| Aug 4, 2017 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2017 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 2, 2017 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 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 27, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 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. |
| Dec 7, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2016 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 19, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 2, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 25, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 24, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |