USPTO serial 88409032
HIGHER GROUND
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 10, 2025
- Examiner
- BUONGIORNO, CHRISTOPHER L
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Marcella Ballard
Marcella Ballard Venable LLP151 W. 42nd Street, 49th FloorNew York, NY 10036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed publications, namely, books covering topics of general interest in the fields of family and nutrition | ACTIVE | Dec 7, 2021 |
| 041 | Multimedia publishing services covering topics of general interest in the fields of current events, race, class, democracy, civil rights, personal growth, family, nutrition, politics, the environment, human rights, and social change | ACTIVE | Jan 25, 2019 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 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. |
| May 21, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 21, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 19, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 19, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 19, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 19, 2025 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 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 28, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 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. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 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 13, 2025 | 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 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Jul 17, 2024 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 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. |
| Jan 30, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 27, 2024 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 27, 2024 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2024 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Jul 8, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2023 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 9, 2023 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 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. |
| Jul 7, 2022 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2022 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2022 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 7, 2022 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 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. |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 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. |
| Jun 28, 2021 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Jun 26, 2021 | EXDM | EXPARTE APPEAL DISMISSED AS MOOT | — |
| May 18, 2021 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 18, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 28, 2021 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 17, 2021 | GEA1 | NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2021 | GECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2021 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 8, 2021 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 8, 2021 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 5, 2021 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Mar 5, 2021 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Mar 5, 2021 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Mar 4, 2021 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 22, 2020 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 2020 | 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 22, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2020 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Aug 26, 2020 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 3, 2020 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2020 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2020 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 13, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 12, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 24, 2019 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| May 23, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 3, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |