USPTO serial 97916292
GAFFER
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Status 733Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- LAIHO, DEVIN M
- 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
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Bryan G. Helwig
Bryan G. Helwig McDonnell, Boehnen, Hulbert & Berghoff LLP300 South Wacker DriveSuite 3200Chicago, IL 60606Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for allowing users to select movies for participation in competitions with others, in the nature of competitions in which users accrue points based on box office performance, critical reception, and audience reactions | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web application for allowing users to select movies for participation in competitions with others, in the nature of competitions in which users accrue points based on box office performance, critical reception, and audience reactions | ACTIVE | — |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2026 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| May 14, 2026 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| May 14, 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. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Nov 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. |
| May 15, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 15, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 14, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 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. |
| May 1, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2024 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 14, 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 19, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 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 28, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 6, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 6, 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. |
| Feb 1, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 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. |
| Feb 1, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| Jan 29, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 31, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 5, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |