USPTO serial 97815229
BLACK MARIA
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Status 814Office Action
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- MMEJE, OBIEZE GINIKANWA
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 101
What this means
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Michael R. Friscia
Michael R. Friscia MCCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP100 MULBERRY STREETFOUR GATEWAY CENTERNEWARK, NJ 07102Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Pre-recorded DVDs featuring science, history, biographies, and historical settings; Pre-recorded CDs featuring instructional, educational and teaching materials in the field of science | ACTIVE | Aug 15, 2025 |
| 035 | Promoting public awareness of the need to preserve the legacy, contributions, heritage and artifacts of Thomas A Edison; on-line retail store services featuring apparel, handbags, writing instruments, key chains, all of the foregoing containing themes pertaining to science, history, biographies, historical settings, historical subjects and individuals | ACTIVE | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 036 | Charitable fundraising services; charitable fundraising services for preserving the legacy and contributions of Thomas A Edison and for the preservation and rehabilitation of sites, artifacts, and papers reflecting the scientific and historical heritage of Thomas A Edison; philanthropic services, namely, providing financial grants to other charitable organizations to generally support their fund-raising efforts, and for medical research, science, education, and historical preservation purposes; philanthropic services concerning monetary donations; charitable fundraising services in a virtual environment; philanthropic services, namely, financial endowment of the Thomas Edison legacy; philanthropic services concerning monetary donations in a virtual environment; providing financial information about the legacy, contributions, heritage and artifacts of Thomas A. Edison | ACTIVE | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 041 | Providing science educational mentoring services and programs; providing education services in a virtual environment, namely, providing online workshops in the field of subject matter relating to the Thomas Edison legacy which includes motion pictures, motion picture studios, film and video production; providing virtual museum services via the internet featuring virtual artifacts and memorabilia relating to Thomas A. Edison; providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the fields of scientific, artistic, invention and innovation; arranging and conducting virtual competitions in the fields of scientific, artistic, invention and innovation; entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series featuring historic, scientific and biographic artifacts and memorabilia relating to Thomas A. Edison provided through computer networks and web-based applications; conducting guided tours of film studios | ACTIVE | Jul 17, 2025 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 1, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 1, 2026 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 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. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 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 3, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 6, 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. |
| Jul 26, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 25, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 25, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 25, 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. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 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. |
| Aug 6, 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. |
| Jun 11, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 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. |
| May 22, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 8, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 8, 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. |
| Apr 16, 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. |
| Apr 16, 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. |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Mar 12, 2024 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 21, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 6, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 3, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |