USPTO serial 97092787
HIP-HOP IS ESSENTIAL
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Status 731Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- FICKES, JERI J
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
What this means
The USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance. To complete registration you generally need to file a Statement of Use or an extension request before the deadline.
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Owner
Hollywood, CA, US
Hollywood, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jill M. Pietrini
Jill M. Pietrini SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP1901 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1600LOS ANGELES, CA 90067United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Bags for carrying technological devices, namely, messenger bags especially adapted for holding electronic book readers, messenger bags especially adapted for holding laptops, bags specifically designed for laptop computers, tablets, PDAs, and cell phones; Cases for compact discs, DVDs, and audio and video tapes; Plastic cases for compact discs, DVDs, and other electronic media; Cell and mobile phone accessories, namely, personal headphones for use with sound transmitting systems, wireless headsets for cell phones, headphones, earphones, ear buds, devices for hands-free use of mobile phones, hands-free headsets consisting of headphones and microphones; Computer games, namely, computer game cartridges, tapes, and discs, and downloadable computer game programs and downloadable computer game software; Computer storage devices, namely, flash drives sold blank or with pre-recorded music-related content; Decorative magnets; Digital media streaming devices; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs and CDs, downloadable audio and video recordings all featuring music or performances by musicians; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, booklets, magazines, journals, brochures, pamphlets and newsletters, all in the fields of music and subject matters generally related to entertainment; Downloadable music files; Earbuds; Earphones; Downloadable electronic game programs; Eyewear cases; Eyewear; Hands free devices for mobile phones; Headphones; Mouse pads; Musical sound recordings; Musical video recordings; Portable media players; Protective covers and fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and protecting cell phones, PDAs, laptops, portable media players, tablet computers, e-book readers, GPS units, cameras, camcorders, computer peripherals, headphones, and speakers; Downloadable software and applications for consumer electronics devices for sharing digital content, namely, music, photos, videos and movies; Downloadable software and applications for creating and editing audio, video, or audio-visual content in the field of music; Audio speakers; Video game discs; Downloadable video game programs and software; Cases primarily adapted for holding mobile phones and secondarily functioning as wallets; Downloadable electronic greeting cards; Downloadable electronic books in the nature of poster books | ACTIVE | — |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 21, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 20, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 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 2, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 8, 2023 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 7, 2023 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 7, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 3, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 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 9, 2023 | 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 9, 2023 | 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 9, 2023 | 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. |
| Jan 18, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 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. |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 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. |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 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. |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 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. |
| Aug 3, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 11, 2022 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| May 11, 2022 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 2021 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 29, 2021 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |