USPTO serial 88852443
THE MERCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 14, 2021
- Examiner
- MIZELLE HOWARD, DEZMONA JULYE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
Commerce, TX
Commerce, TX
Commerce, TX
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
R. Kevin Rhyne
R. Kevin Rhyne POWELL LAW GROUP, LLP1001 ESE LOOP 323SUITE 450TYLER, TX 75701Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | Clothing, namely, shirts, tee shirts, tops, bottoms, sweat shirts, ties, socks, boots, shoes pants, sweatpants, shorts, jackets, rainwear, headwear, hats | ACTIVE | Jul 20, 2020 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 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 11, 2021 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 13, 2021 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 13, 2021 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 12, 2021 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 6, 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. |
| Apr 26, 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. |
| Apr 26, 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. |
| Apr 26, 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. |
| Apr 4, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 4, 2021 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 19, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 19, 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. |
| Sep 22, 2020 | 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. |
| Jul 28, 2020 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 28, 2020 | 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. |
| Jul 8, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 19, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 19, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 2, 2020 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |