USPTO serial 98018296
RJG SMART METHOD
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Examiner
- HOWELL, MATTHEW P
- 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
Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Robert L. McKellar
Robert L. McKellar MCKELLAR IP LAW, PLLC784 S. POSEYVILLE RDMIDLAND, MI 48640United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 040 | Consultation services in the field of custom manufacturing of injection-molded parts for others; Manufacturing process consulting | ACTIVE | Feb 18, 2025 |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 25, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 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. |
| May 6, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 6, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 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 18, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 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. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 20, 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 25, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 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. |
| Jun 5, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 22, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 21, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 21, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 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. |
| May 21, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| May 21, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 21, 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. |
| May 21, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Feb 22, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 2, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |