USPTO serial 87776549
MOTIF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 7, 2021
- Examiner
- O'BRIEN, JENNIFER LYNN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Chicago, IL, US
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Chicago, IL, US
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Chicago, IL, US
MEMPHIS, TN, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Andrew D. Price
Andrew D. Price VENABLE LLPP.O. BOX 34385WASHINGTON, DC 20043-9998UNITED STATESGoods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 9, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 2, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 19, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 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. |
| Nov 3, 2021 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 2, 2021 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 2, 2021 | FIXD | ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 14, 2021 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 14, 2021 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 14, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 20, 2021 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Aug 20, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 16, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 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. |
| May 27, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 25, 2021 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| May 25, 2021 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| May 25, 2021 | 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 24, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 22, 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. |
| Jun 13, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2020 | NOAC | CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 12, 2020 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 12, 2020 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 9, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 28, 2020 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 28, 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. |
| May 22, 2020 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| May 22, 2020 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 28, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 26, 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. |
| May 28, 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. |
| Apr 2, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 13, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 21, 2018 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Dec 13, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 13, 2018 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 1, 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 24, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 18, 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. |
| May 18, 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. |
| May 18, 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 11, 2018 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 9, 2018 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 2, 2018 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |