USPTO serial 97335713
BECAUSE THEY MATTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 20, 2025
- Examiner
- HUSSAIN, TASNEEM
- 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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Michael Sheppeard
Michael Sheppeard Scarinci Hollenback519 8th Avenue25th FloorNew York, NY 10018Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 018 | Haversacks; Pocketbooks; Satchels; All-purpose athletic bags; Clutch bags; Dog shoes; Reusable shopping bags; Waist pouches; Pet clothing for Animal apparel; Animal carriers; Animal carriers worn on the body; Animal covers; Animal leashes; Backpacks; Baby backpacks; Backpacks for carrying babies; Backpacks for pets; Backpacks, book bags, sports bags, bum bags, wallets and handbags; Baggage tags; Bags for carrying animals; Bags for carrying pets; Barrel bags; Beach bags; Beach bags; Book bags; Bow tie collars for pets; Canvas shopping bags; Carry-on bags; Carryalls; Cat collars; Change purses; Clothing for animals; Clothing for dogs; Clothing for domestic pets; Clothing for pets; Coats for dogs; Coin purses; Coin purses, not of precious metals; Collars for animals; Collars for pets; Collars for pets bearing medical information; Courier bags; Covers for animals; Credit card wallets; Dog apparel; Dog clothing; Dog coats; Dog collars; Dog collars and leads; Dog leads; Dog leashes; Dog shoes; Drawstring bags; Duffel bags; Fanny packs; Garments for pets; Gym bags; Handbags, purses and wallets; Hip bags; Hip sacks; Key holders being key cases; Key wallets; Knap sacks; Knapsacks; Leather bags; Leather cases for keys; Leather credit card wallets; Leather handbags; Leather key cases; Leather luggage tags; Leather pouches; Leather purses; Messenger bags; Multi-purpose purses; Nail caps for dogs; Neckwear for dogs; Overnight bags; Pet accessories, namely, canvas, vinyl and leather pouches for holding disposable bags to place pet waste in; Pet accessories, namely, specially designed canvas, vinyl or leather bags attached to animal leashes for holding small items such as keys, credit cards, money or disposable bags for disposing of pet waste; Pet clothing; Pet hair bows; Pet hair ornaments; Pet tags specially adapted for attaching to pet leashes or collars; Pouches of leather; Purses; Purses and wallets; Raincoats for pet dogs; Rawhide chews for dogs; Ruck sacks; Rucksacks; Satchels; School backpacks; School bags; Shoulder bags; Sling bags; Small backpacks; Small bags for men; Small clutch purses; Small purses; Small rucksacks; Sport bags; Tote bags; Travel bags; Travelling bags; Wallets; and wallet inserts; Wallets with card compartments; Wallets, not of precious metal; Weekend bags; Wine bags with handles for carrying or holding wine; Wrist or ankle mounted wallets; Wristlet bags; Animal harnesses for dogs | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2022 |
| 025 | Shorts; Sweaters; Babies' pants; Cap visors; Caps with visors; Hats; Hoodies; Jackets; Jerseys; Polo shirts; Socks; Sweatshirts; sweatpants; T-shirts; Warm up outfits; Cloth bibs; Flip-flops for use as footwear, shoes; combination shirt and pants bodysuits for babies ; Rain jackets | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2022 |
| 045 | Animal rescue services, namely, arranging for the adoption of rescued animals; Animal protection services in the nature of a humane society, namely, providing care in the nature of physical protection and adoption for rescued animals; providing fostering and adoption services for animals; providing information concerning animal adoption | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2022 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 25, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| May 20, 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. |
| Apr 28, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 11, 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. |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 18, 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. |
| Aug 5, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 21, 2024 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| May 21, 2024 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| May 21, 2024 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| May 21, 2024 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2024 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| May 20, 2024 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 30, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 20, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 18, 2023 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 18, 2023 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2023 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 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, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 13, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 4, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 1, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |