USPTO serial 97850710
OPTIM
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Examiner
- HETZEL, DANNEAN
- 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
Alps Alpine North America, Inc.
AUBURN HILLS, MI, US
Alps Alpine North America, Inc.
AUBURN HILLS, MI, US
AUBURN HILLS, MI, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Bryant E. Wade/Jessica S. Sachs
Bryant E. Wade/Jessica S. Sachs HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C.5445 CORPORATE DRIVESUITE 200TROY, MI 48098Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | downloadable computer software for controlling audio parameters for use in the field of automotive audio systems, headphones, and home entertainment sound systems; downloadable mobile computer application software for controlling audio parameters for use in the field of automotive audio systems, headphones, and home entertainment sound systems; downloadable mobile applications for controlling audio parameters for use in the field of automotive audio systems, headphones, and home entertainment sound systems; digital sound processors; sound tuners; sound equalizers; audio equipment, namely, stereos, speakers, amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers and speaker housings; automatic radio signal tuners | ACTIVE | Feb 3, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 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 2, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 24, 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. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 24, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 24, 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 28, 2024 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| 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 16, 2024 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 7, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 2, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 2, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 2, 2024 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 12, 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. |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Sep 18, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 13, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 25, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |