USPTO serial 88985253
CIRCLE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 14, 2023
- Examiner
- GARDNER, DAWNA BERYL
- 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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Renee S. Kraft
Renee S. Kraft TARGET BRANDS, INC.1000 NICOLLET MALLMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403-2467UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and mobile digital devices, namely, software that allows users to access coupons, incentive award program loyalty points, special offers, vouchers, savings and discount information; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and mobile digital devices, namely, software that enables tracking of accumulated rewards points; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and mobile digital devices, namely, software that allows users to access and electronically download price information, price-comparison information, product information and product reviews; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and mobile digital devices, namely, software that enables purchases of goods and services, that enables order fulfillment and shipment of goods on a regular, semi-regular or one-time basis, and that enables electronic payments for purchase of goods and services | ACTIVE | Jul 10, 2023 |
| 035 | Promoting the sale of the goods and services of others through customer loyalty and incentive programs for retail customers; promoting the use of debit cards through customer loyalty and incentive programs for retail customers and through the administration of charitable fundraising services; administration of a customer loyalty program which provides customers with loyalty coupons for discounts on a wide variety of consumer products, free product samples, free shipping services, additional days for returning merchandise and loyalty points to earn discounted shopping day certificates redeemable towards store merchandise; promoting the use of credit cards and debit cards through customer loyalty and incentive programs for retail customers; on-line posting of rewards for information; order fulfillment services; online ordering services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; online ordering services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods, whereby ordered items are automatically shipped to the customer or selected store location at pre-determined intervals of time; retail department store and on-line retail department store services for a wide variety of consumer goods featuring home delivery service or in-store pickup; corporate responsibility initiatives in the field of community development, namely, organizing and conducting community services projects | ACTIVE | Jul 10, 2023 |
| 036 | Financial services, namely, credit card and debit card transaction processing services, electronic cash transactions, and credit card and debit card payment processing services; stored value prepaid card services, namely, processing electronic payments through prepaid cards; providing electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data for purchase of goods and services in-store, electronically or via the Internet, mobile phone or smart phone; charitable fund raising services; corporate responsibility initiatives in the field of philanthropy, namely, charitable services in the nature of providing grants that help to support communities and businesses | ACTIVE | Jul 10, 2023 |
| 042 | Providing a website featuring online non-downloadable software for the creation, tracking, distribution, management and use of coupons, incentive award program loyalty points, special offers, vouchers, and discount information; providing a website featuring online non-downloadable software for online shopping and ordering, for finding product reviews and price comparison information, that enables order fulfillment and shipment of goods on a regular, semi-regular or one-time basis, and that enables electronic payments for purchase of goods and services | ACTIVE | Jul 10, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2023 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 12, 2023 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 19, 2023 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2023 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 18, 2023 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 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 11, 2023 | 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 13, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2023 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 11, 2023 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jan 11, 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 12, 2022 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2022 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 8, 2022 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jul 8, 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 14, 2022 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2022 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 12, 2022 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jan 12, 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 14, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 2021 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 12, 2021 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 12, 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. |
| Jan 12, 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. |
| Nov 17, 2020 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 17, 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. |
| Oct 28, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 1, 2020 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| May 1, 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. |
| May 1, 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. |
| Apr 30, 2020 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 30, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 22, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 21, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 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. |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Sep 26, 2019 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 25, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 25, 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. |
| Mar 25, 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. |
| Mar 25, 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. |
| Mar 25, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 21, 2019 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 12, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |