USPTO serial 98323687
MELANIN BEAUTY AWARDS M.B.A MELANIN BEAUTY AWARDS
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Status 804
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- MAHONEY, KATHERINE AILEEN
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 127
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Owner
Silver Spring, MD, US
Silver Spring, MD, US
Attorney of record
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VICTORIA D SUMMERFIELD
VICTORIA D SUMMERFIELD TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE LLPUNION TRUST BUILDING, 501 GRANT STPITTSBURGH, PA 15219UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Providing a website featuring non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, a series of articles, and blogs on African American women in the fields of hair, beauty, business, personal finance, entertainment, celebrity gossip, fashion, health, living, personal relationships, parenting, and current events; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos on African American women in the fields of hair, beauty, business, personal finance, entertainment, celebrity gossip, fashion, health, living, personal relationships, parenting, and current events; Entertainment services, namely, providing recognition by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of exceptional beauty product brands | ACTIVE | Nov 4, 2025 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | CNFR | SU - 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. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 10, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 10, 2026 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 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. |
| May 20, 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 25, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 25, 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 19, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 1, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 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 24, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | GAUN | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | GAUD | NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | NAUD | REPORT UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 29, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 29, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 29, 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. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 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. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | GAUN | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | GAUD | NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | NAUD | REPORT UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 25, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 25, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 25, 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. |
| Oct 8, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 8, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 8, 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. |
| Oct 8, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 5, 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. |
| Sep 5, 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. |
| Sep 5, 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. |
| Aug 1, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 1, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 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. |
| Aug 1, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 13, 2024 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 20, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |