USPTO serial 87180462
SAM.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 12, 2019
- Examiner
- ELLINGER FATHY, JESSICA M
- 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
Birmingham, AL, US
Birmingham, AL, US
Birmingham, AL, US
Attorney of record
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Pam P Smith
Pam P Smith BALCH & BINGHAM LLP1901 SIXTH AVE NSUITE 1500BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 | [ Watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings and lockets for use in the moral and financial support of higher education ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2019 |
| 016 | [ Printed materials, namely, notebooks, report covers, stationery, letterhead, historical books and pamphlets and educational records, namely, transcripts and diplomas ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 018 | [ Tote bags, hand luggage, briefcases, briefcase type portfolios, backpacks, garment bags for travel and umbrellas for use in the moral and financial support of higher education ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 020 | [ Chairs, stadium cushions and decorative plaques made of plastic and wood for use in the financial and moral support of higher education ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2019 |
| 021 | [ Drinking cups, mugs, plates, serving bowls and platters for use in the moral and financial support of higher education ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [ Christmas ornaments for use in the moral and financial support of higher education ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | [ Providing live performances by bands, orchestras and singing groups; ] organizing sporting events, namely, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, [ soccer, track and field, cross country, golf, ] tennis and baseball [ ; and theatrical productions for use in the financial and moral support of higher education ] | ACTIVE | Nov 3, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Oct 8, 2019 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 5, 2019 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 5, 2019 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 5, 2019 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 17, 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. |
| Sep 4, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2019 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 2, 2019 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 2, 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. |
| Mar 12, 2019 | 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. |
| Jan 29, 2019 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Jan 29, 2019 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jan 29, 2019 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 21, 2018 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2018 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2018 | 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 3, 2018 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 17, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 6, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 6, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 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. |
| May 18, 2018 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Nov 17, 2017 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Nov 15, 2017 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 7, 2017 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 2017 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 2017 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 14, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 12, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 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 6, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 28, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 28, 2016 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 26, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |