USPTO serial 98347600
THE MELANIN GENTLEMEN MG FOR AUTHENTIC MEN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Examiner
- YE, CINDY K
- 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
Attorney of record
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Charles T. Riggs Jr.
Charles T. Riggs Jr. Law Office of Charles T. Riggs Jr.551 Forest Ave.River Forest, IL 60305United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | After-shave lotions; Aftershave preparations; After sun creams; After sun moisturisers; After-sun gels; After-sun lotions; Bar soap; Bath soaps; Body and beauty care cosmetics; Body creams; Body lotion; Body oils; Body scrubs; Body wash; ; Cologne; Cosmetics; Cosmetic nourishing creams; Cosmetic preparations against sunburn; Cosmetic sunscreen preparations; Cosmetic suntan lotions; Deodorants for body care; Deodorant soap; Facial creams; Hair care lotions; Hair care preparations; Hair shampoos and conditioners; Lip balm; Lip conditioners; Lotions for face and body care; Moisturizing creams; Non-medicated skin care creams and lotions; Non medicated skin care preparations; Non-medicated skin care preparations, namely, creams, lotions, gels, toners, cleaners and peels; Non-medicated soaps; Perfume; Colognes, perfumes and cosmetics; Shaving lotions; Skin lotions; Skin soap; SPF sun block sprays; Sun block; Sun care creams; Sun care lotions; Sun creams; Sun screen; Sun screen preparations; Sun tan gel; Sun tan lotion; Sun tan oil; Sun-block lotions; Sun-tanning oils; Sun-tanning oils and lotions; Sun-tanning preparations; Shampoos | ACTIVE | Apr 17, 2024 |
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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 23, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 2, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 2, 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. |
| Nov 5, 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. |
| Sep 10, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 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. |
| Aug 21, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 1, 2024 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 19, 2024 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 8, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |