Drawing for BECOMING

USPTO serial 88672948

BECOMING

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Reg. 6969466Status 700Registered
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Jan 31, 2023
Examiner
KERTGATE, AMY 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.

Status 700: 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.

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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 States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
009Downloadable e-books covering a wide variety of topics; Downloadable audio books covering a wide variety of topics; Electronic books covering a wide variety of topics recorded on CDRom; Motion picture films about Michelle Obama's life, legacy, books and book tours; Films for television about Michelle Obama's life, legacy, books and book toursACTIVENov 13, 2018
016Printed publications, namely, books and guided journals covering a wide variety of topicsACTIVENov 13, 2018

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Feb 28, 2025TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Feb 28, 2025ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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, 2025REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jan 31, 2023EXPTEXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED—
Jan 31, 2023NRCCNOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED—
Jan 31, 2023R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Dec 29, 2022SUNANOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED—
Dec 28, 2022CNPRALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED—
Nov 30, 2022TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Nov 30, 2022CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Nov 30, 2022ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Nov 21, 2022TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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.
May 20, 2022PCGRPETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED—
May 20, 2022APETASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF—
May 20, 2022APETASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF—
May 19, 2022GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 19, 2022GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 19, 2022CNRTSU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTENA 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 28, 2022TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Apr 28, 2022CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Apr 21, 2022ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Apr 19, 2022ERFRTEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED—
Apr 19, 2022EXPIEX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED—
Apr 19, 2022JURTJURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY—
Apr 19, 2022EXAFEXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB—
Apr 11, 2022TPDRTEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED—
Jan 3, 2022DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Nov 12, 2021GNFNNOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED—
Nov 12, 2021GNFRFINAL REFUSAL E-MAILEDA 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.
Nov 12, 2021CNFRSU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTENA 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.
Oct 23, 2021TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Oct 22, 2021CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Oct 22, 2021TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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, 2021CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Jul 13, 2021TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Jul 13, 2021COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
May 27, 2021GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 27, 2021GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 27, 2021CNRTSU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTENA 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 27, 2021GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 27, 2021GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 27, 2021CNRTSU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTENA 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 5, 2021EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED—
May 4, 2021SUPCSTATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE—
May 4, 2021EX2GSOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED—
May 4, 2021AITUCASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL—
Apr 20, 2021IUAFUSE AMENDMENT FILED—
Apr 20, 2021EXT2SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED—
Apr 20, 2021EEXTSOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVEDThe 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 20, 2021EISUTEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVEDThe 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.
Nov 20, 2020EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED—
Nov 18, 2020EX1GSOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED—
Nov 18, 2020EXT1SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED—
Nov 18, 2020EEXTSOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVEDThe 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 19, 2020NOAMNOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTA 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.
Mar 24, 2020NPUBOFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED—
Mar 24, 2020PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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 4, 2020NONPNOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED—
Feb 12, 2020CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Feb 12, 2020XAECEXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED—
Feb 12, 2020GNENNOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED—
Feb 12, 2020GNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED—
Feb 12, 2020CNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN—
Feb 11, 2020GPRNNOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Feb 11, 2020GPRAPRIORITY ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Feb 11, 2020CPRAPRIORITY ACTION WRITTENA 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.
Feb 3, 2020DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Nov 2, 2019NWOSNEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED—
Nov 1, 2019NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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