USPTO serial 87211712
THE SMART WAY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 1, 2020
- Examiner
- MEIER, SHARON A
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Marie Anne Mastrovito
Marie Anne Mastrovito Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP950 Third Avenue, Suite 2400NEW YORK, NY 10022United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Automobile dealerships; providing information about automobiles for sale by means of the internet; retail stores featuring automobile parts and accessories; arranging and conducting reward programs to promote the sale of automobiles, parts and accessories | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Automobile services, namely, automobile appraisals, automobile lease financing, financing relating to automobiles | ACTIVE | — |
| 037 | Automobile services, namely, automobile repair and maintenance | ACTIVE | — |
| 039 | Automobile services, namely, leasing of automobiles | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | 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 27, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 24, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 21, 2020 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 19, 2020 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 25, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2020 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 24, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 19, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 17, 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. |
| Oct 19, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Apr 19, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2018 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 17, 2018 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 17, 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. |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Aug 22, 2017 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2017 | 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. |
| Aug 2, 2017 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 2017 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 13, 2017 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2017 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 2017 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 2017 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 6, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 6, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 6, 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 11, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 31, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 28, 2016 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |