USPTO serial 97778558
SOUTHERN BEST
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Status 733Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- FALK, ERIN
- 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
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Raymond G. Areaux (#33,643)
Raymond G. Areaux (#33,643) Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, LLC1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3100New Orleans, LA 70163United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | sauces, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, and tea | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Apr 23, 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. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2025 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 23, 2025 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 23, 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 23, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 23, 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 23, 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 27, 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 7, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 16, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 15, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 15, 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. |
| Nov 8, 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. |
| Nov 8, 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. |
| Nov 8, 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. |
| Oct 31, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 17, 2023 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| May 17, 2023 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 9, 2023 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |