USPTO serial 98134688
I LIKE IT BLACK
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Status 732Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
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- Examiner
- REID, MONICA R
- 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
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William A. Wooten
William A. Wooten WOOTEN LAW OFFICE120 COURT SQUARE EASTCOVINGTON, TN 38019United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | Coffee cups; Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs; Coffee filters not of paper being part of non-electric coffee makers; Coffee mugs; Coffee pod holders; Coffee scoops; Coffee servers; Coffee services not of precious metal; Coffee services of precious metal; Coffee stirrers; Coffee tamper holders; Coffee tampers for non-electric coffee machines; Coffee tampers for non-electric coffee percolators; Drip mats for tea; Hand-operated coffee grinders; Hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; Non-electric coffee drippers for brewing coffee; Non-electric coffee makers; Non-electric coffee percolators; Non-electric coffee pots; Non-electric coffee servers of precious metal; Non-electric pour-over coffee kettles; Non-electric tea kettles; Non-electric vacuum coffee makers; Non-electric warmers for use with tea candles to melt scented wax tarts; Non-electric, pour-over coffee filters not of paper for brewing coffee; Non-electrical coffee grinders; Plunger-style coffee makers, non-electric; Pour-over coffee stands; Tea bag rests; Tea balls; Tea caddies; Tea canisters; Tea cosies; Tea cozies; Tea cups; Tea infusers; Tea kettles, non-electric; Tea pots; Tea sets; Tea strainers; Vacuum coffee bean containers | ACTIVE | — |
| 030 | Artificial coffee and tea; Beverages made of coffee; Black tea; Brewed coffee; Bubble tea; Caffeine-free coffee; Chocolate-covered coffee beans; Cocoa tea; Coffee; Coffee and coffee substitutes; Coffee and tea; Coffee beans; Coffee capsules containing coffee for brewing; Coffee drinks; Coffee essences; Coffee extracts; Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; Coffee-based beverage containing milk; Coffee-based beverages; Coffee-based beverages containing ice cream (affogato); Coffee-based drinks; Coffee-based iced beverages; Coffee-based snack foods; Decaffeinated coffee; Frozen coffee drinks; Green coffee; Green tea; Ground coffee; Ground coffee beans; Herbal tea; Iced coffee; Iced tea; Instant coffee; Instant tea; Powders for making iced tea; Prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; Protein-enriched coffee; Roasted coffee beans; Semi-frozen coffee drinks; Tea; Tea bags; Tea based beverages; Tea cakes; Tea extracts; Tea pods, filled; Tea substitutes; Tea-based beverages; Tea-based beverages containing boba; Tea-based beverages with fruit flavoring; Tea-based beverages with milk; Tea-based iced beverages; Tea-based milk tea; Theine-free tea sweetened with sweeteners; Unroasted coffee; Vegan coffee-based beverages | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing speaking tours in the nature of live presentations by educational and motivational speakers; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers in the field of self- and personal improvement; Educational services, namely, providing a learning and innovation center featuring fully customized leadership, motivational, educational, and brainstorming training; Providing educational demonstrations | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 26, 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 29, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 28, 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. |
| Oct 29, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 28, 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 29, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 26, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 6, 2025 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| May 27, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 27, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 27, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 28, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 14, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 19, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |