USPTO serial 97367550
SMART FLEX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 10, 2026
- Examiner
- KELLY, JOHN M
- 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
Grand Prairie, TX, US
Grand Prairie, TX, US
Grand Prairie, TX, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Daniel J. Layden
Daniel J. Layden POLY-AMERICA, L.P.2000 WEST MARSHALL DRIVELEGAL DEPARTMENTGRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75051Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Plastic trash bags | ACTIVE | Jan 14, 2026 |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Mar 10, 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. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 27, 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 19, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 14, 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. |
| Jul 13, 2025 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2025 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 6, 2025 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Feb 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. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 24, 2024 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 24, 2024 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jul 24, 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 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 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. |
| Sep 8, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 6, 2023 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 6, 2023 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 6, 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 28, 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. |
| Jan 31, 2023 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| Jan 11, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 28, 2022 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 27, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 21, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |