USPTO serial 87831737
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The General Engineering Company
Frederick, MD
The General Engineering Company
Frederick, MD
The General Engineering Company
Frederick, MD
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Ruth Mae Finch
Ruth Mae Finch FINCH & ASSOCIATES, LLC424 CARONA PLACESILVER SPRING, MD 20905United States| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Metal valve box risers for use with water mains | ACTIVE | Jan 30, 2020 |
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 20, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 15, 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 13, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 27, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 27, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 6, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 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 17, 2019 | 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 17, 2019 | 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 17, 2019 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 21, 2019 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 21, 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. |
| Jun 5, 2019 | PCGR | PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED | — |
| Jun 3, 2019 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| May 7, 2019 | TPDR | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 9, 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. |
| Feb 12, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 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. |
| Jan 23, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 2, 2019 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 2, 2019 | RDX3 | NOTIFICATION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED | — |
| Jan 2, 2019 | RDX1 | ACTION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 2, 2019 | RRDX | ACTION REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED COUNTED NOT MAILED | — |
| Dec 28, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2018 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Sep 28, 2018 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Sep 28, 2018 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Sep 27, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 26, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 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. |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jun 25, 2018 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 20, 2018 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 19, 2018 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Mar 19, 2018 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 16, 2018 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |