USPTO serial 98311212
CLINCH
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Status 731Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- DIBLE, JONATHON I
- 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
Bannockburn, IL, US
Bannockburn, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Katherine Koenig
Katherine Koenig Koenig IP Works, PLLC2208 Mariner Dr.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer game programmes downloadable via the Internet; Computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; Computer games programmes downloaded via the internet; Downloadable computer game instruction manuals; Downloadable computer game programs; Downloadable computer game software featuring virtual goods, namely, clothing, headwear, footwear, sports equipment, consumer electronics, furniture, and clothing accessories for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; Downloadable computer game software for virtual environments; Downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices; Downloadable electronic game software; Downloadable games that accept virtual or monetary wagers sold as a feature of downloadable game software; Downloadable interactive game programs; Downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs; Downloadable multiplayer video game software; Downloadable computer game software | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Ad serving, namely, placing advertisements on websites for others using specialized computer software in the field of sports and entertainment; Administration of a consumer membership program for enabling participants to receive product samples and discounts in the field of clothing, consumer electronics, food and beverages, travel, entertainment event tickets, sports equipment, cosmetics and wellness products, and sports memorabilia; Advertising, including promotion of products and services of third parties through sponsoring arrangements, affiliate marketing, and license agreements relating to domestic and international sports events and products; Branding services, namely, consulting, development, management and marketing of brands for businesses and/or individuals in the field of sports and entertainment; Marketing advisory services in the field of sports and entertainment; Promoting sports competitions and events of others; Promoting the charitable services of others, namely, providing individuals with information about various charities for the purpose of making donations to charities; Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with sports and entertainment events; Promoting the goods and services of others by distributing coupons; Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of in-person and virtual sports events; Providing a web site that provides sports league management; Providing incentive award programs for customers through the issuance and processing of loyalty coupons for frequent use of participating businesses; Providing incentive award programs through issuance and processing of loyalty points for purchase of a company's goods and services; Sample distribution | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Entertainment and educational services in the nature of on-line competitions in the field of entertainment, education, culture, sports, and other non-business and non-commercial fields; Entertainment in the nature of providing an informational and entertainment website in the fields of celebrity gossip, entertainment, sports and fitness; Entertainment services in the nature of fantasy sports contests; Entertainment services, namely, contest and incentive award programs designed to reward program participants who engage in sports prediction contests and also refer others to participate; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual clothing, consumer electronics, food and beverages, travel, entertainment event tickets, sports equipment, cosmetics and wellness products, and memorabilia for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, providing video podcasts in the field of sports and entertainment; Entertainment, namely, a continuing sports news and entertainment show broadcast over the Internet, namely, via social media platforms, streaming video, and podcasts; Entertainment in the nature of multimedia entertainment content featuring content sourced by users and by professionals relating to sports and entertainment; Entertainment in the nature of production of multimedia entertainment content, namely, podcasts relating to sports and entertainment; Providing a web site featuring sporting information; Providing a web site that provides sports league player statistics; Providing an Internet sports news portal featuring links to sports news stories and articles in the field of sports; Providing an Internet website portal featuring entertainment news and information specifically in the field of sports and entertainment; Providing entertainment news and information specifically in the field of sports and entertainment via a website; Providing information relating to organizing community sporting and cultural activities, contests and games; Providing information relating to sports and sporting events; Providing news and information in the field of sports; Providing sports information; Providing sports news; Special event planning for social entertainment purposes” | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 22, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 6, 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. |
| Jun 29, 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. |
| Jan 8, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 7, 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. |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| May 20, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 20, 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. |
| May 14, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 26, 2025 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2025 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jan 26, 2025 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Nov 12, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Jul 11, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 16, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 12, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |