USPTO serial 97351118
NEVER SETTLE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Examiner
- WRIGHT, MARCO JABBAR
- 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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RICHARD S. DONNELL
Richard S. Donnell Implus Footcare LLCAttn. A. Knudson - Legal Department2001 T.W. Alexander Drive, Box 13925Durham, NC 27709Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | Sports training devices for use in baseball and softball, namely, hitting tees, training balls, training bats, pitching machines, hitting machines; baseball and softball equipment, namely nets; sports training devices for use in soccer, namely, fitted goal covers, ball returns machines; soccer equipment, namely, soccer nets, soccer goals; sports training devices for use in basketball, namely, ball returns machines; basketball training shooting aids, namely, straps for basketballs that provide visual references for ball rotation; basketball training dribbling aids, namely, portable stands with adjustable arms to improve hand positioning, stance, and speed; artificial defenders for use basketball training, namely, non-inflatable dummies and targets for simulating players; basketball training passing aids, namely, basketballs, weighted basketballs, basketball court markers to identify locations or positions on the court in the nature of targets; basketball equipment, namely, basketball nets, basketball goals; sports training devices for use in football, namely, football with tether; football equipment, namely, field goal nets, receiver gloves, kicking tees, flag football belts with flags attached; football training catching aids, namely, a football specially designed for rebounding, elastic bands to improve finger placement on a football; sports training devices for use in golf, namely, hitting nets, turf driving practice mats, putting practice mats, practice balls, hitting bags, putting mirrors, putting cups; golf grip trainers, namely, removable attachments to golf club grip for proper hand positioning and grip; golf training swinging aids, namely, a platform with alignment markers to aid swing set up and ball position, mount with attached target ball, a shaft with removable weights for practicing golf, shaft with a colored barrel to monitor the swing plane and molded grip to improve hand placement on a golf club, bag used to train golfers in the correct positioning of the body upon contact with the ball, attachment for a golf club grip to aid wrist placement, specially designed flexible shaft with a weighted head; golf equipment, namely, golf gloves; sports training devices for use in lacrosse, namely, ball returns machines; lacrosse equipment, namely, lacrosse nets; sports training devices for use in tennis, namely, ball returns machines; sports training devices to improve strength, speed, balance, agility, namely, cones, speed ladders, training arches, ankle bands, resistance bands, resistance chutes, hurdles, medicine balls, balance balls, reaction balls, resistance belts, jump ropes, weighted ropes, training resistance cable, weighted bars, floor sliding discs, weighted vests, ankle weights; sports training devices for use in tennis, namely, tennis training devices comprised of a tennis ball positioned on a cord that is capable of being attached to a stationary object on either end; baseball training devices comprised of a baseball positioned on a cord that is capable of being attached to a stationary object on either end; baseball training devices comprised a softball positioned on a stationary tee; softball training devices comprised of a softball positioned on a cord that is capable of being attached to a stationary object on either end; softball training devices comprised a softball positioned on a stationary tee; football training devices comprised of a tethered football; soccer training devices comprised of a tethered soccer ball; lacrosse training devices comprised of a tethered ball; golf training devices comprised of a tethered golf ball; and hockey training devices comprised of a tethered hockey puck | ACTIVE | — |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 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. |
| Mar 26, 2025 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Mar 26, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Dec 11, 2024 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | CNFR | SU - 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. |
| Dec 10, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 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 6, 2024 | 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 6, 2024 | 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 6, 2024 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 9, 2024 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 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. |
| May 7, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| May 7, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 7, 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. |
| May 7, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 7, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 7, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 14, 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. |
| Sep 19, 2023 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Aug 30, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 1, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2023 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| May 10, 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. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 19, 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. |
| Jan 25, 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. |
| Jan 25, 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. |
| Jan 25, 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 25, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 11, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |