USPTO serial 98313600
BACK TO THE FUTURE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 28, 2026
- Examiner
- RICKS, AUDREY NICOLE
- 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
Universal/U-Drive Joint Venture
Universal City, CA, US
Universal/U-Drive Joint Venture
Universal City, CA, US
Universal/U-Drive Joint Venture
Universal City, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Monique Cheng Joe
Monique Cheng Joe NBCUniversal Media, LLC100 Universal City PlazaBldg. 1280, 6th FloorUniversal City, CA 91608Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment services in the nature of a film series, television series, short form entertainment content and videos in the field of comedy, drama, music and variety show content; entertainment services in the nature of the distribution of film, television series, short form entertainment content and videos featuring entertainment, comedy, drama, music and variety show content; providing non-downloadable images, non-downloadable videos and non-downloadable multimedia content in the field of news and entertainment via the internet, mobile and wireless networks; amusement park attraction services and theme park services; presentation of live show performances; organizing events, namely, social entertainment events in the field of news and entertainment; organizing contests, displays and exhibits in the field of news and entertainment; providing non-downloadable films via video on-demand services and rental of film in the fields of comedy, drama, music and variety show content | ACTIVE | Jul 3, 1985 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 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. |
| Apr 4, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 20, 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. |
| Aug 7, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 6, 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. |
| Feb 11, 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. |
| Dec 17, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 17, 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. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 17, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 17, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Jul 26, 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. |
| Jul 26, 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. |
| Jul 26, 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 13, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 14, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |