USPTO serial 90389600
BEN'S
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 1, 2025
- Examiner
- FICKES, JERI J
- 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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Andrew Tsai
Andrew Tsai MARS, INCORPORATED1132 West Blackhawk StreetAttn: IP/MP Docket DepartmentChicago, IL 60642Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | rice; processed grains; processed cereals; processed quinoa; rice-based prepared meals; instant rice; Prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of rice; Prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of processed grains; Prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of processed cereals; Prepared, ready-to-eat or packaged meals consisting primarily of quinoa and processed cereals; processed grains combined in unitary packages with seasonings and flavorings; processed cereals combined in unitary packages with seasonings and flavorings; processed quinoa and cereals combined in unitary packages with seasonings and flavorings; rice combined in unitary packages with seasonings and flavorings | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jul 1, 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. |
| Jun 6, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 31, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 30, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 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. |
| Aug 29, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 16, 2024 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Aug 16, 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. |
| Mar 7, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 6, 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. |
| Jan 18, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2023 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 23, 2023 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Aug 23, 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. |
| Mar 4, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Sep 6, 2022 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2022 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 2, 2022 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 2, 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. |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2022 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 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. |
| Dec 22, 2021 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 8, 2021 | FIXD | ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 3, 2021 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Dec 2, 2021 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 2, 2021 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 2, 2021 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2021 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2021 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 1, 2021 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 30, 2021 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 30, 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. |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 31, 2021 | 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. |
| May 30, 2021 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 26, 2021 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 21, 2020 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |