USPTO serial 97274348
THE DECISION SERIES
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 16, 2026
- Examiner
- PHILLIPS, WENDELL SHARMAN
- 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
Clayton, NC, US
Clayton, NC, US
Clayton, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
RYAN A. MCGONIGLE
RYAN A. MCGONIGLE HODGSON RUSS LLP605 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 2300NEW YORK, NY 10158United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Pens; Holders for printed notepads; Writing instruments; Document holders; Presentation folders | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2024 |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 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. |
| May 28, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 28, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 3, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 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. |
| Dec 25, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 24, 2025 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 7, 2025 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Sep 18, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 6, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 6, 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. |
| Oct 7, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 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. |
| Feb 1, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2024 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Jan 17, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | INCD | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 3, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 3, 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. |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Dec 2, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 23, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 22, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |