USPTO serial 87596913
SIMPLE FUNCTION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 22, 2020
- Examiner
- SPARACINO, MARK V
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Anthony Malutta
Anthony Malutta KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLPTWO EMBARCADERO CENTER, SUITE 1900SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111UNITED STATESGoods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 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. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 14, 2020 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 14, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 5, 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. |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 5, 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. |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2019 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 5, 2019 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 5, 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. |
| Feb 5, 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. |
| Dec 11, 2018 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 11, 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. |
| Nov 21, 2018 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 8, 2018 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 13, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 12, 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. |
| Apr 13, 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. |
| Apr 13, 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. |
| Apr 13, 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. |
| Apr 12, 2018 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Mar 13, 2018 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 26, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 26, 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. |
| Oct 2, 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. |
| Oct 2, 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. |
| Oct 2, 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. |
| Oct 2, 2017 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 12, 2017 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 8, 2017 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |