USPTO serial 98366427
MAKE BELIEVERS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 14, 2026
- Examiner
- MICKLEBURGH, LINDA BOHANNON
- 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
West Des Moines, IA, US
West Des Moines, IA, US
West Des Moines, IA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Brian J. Laurenzo
Brian J. Laurenzo BRICK GENTRY PC6701 WESTOWN PARKWAYSUITE 100WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Arranging and conducting business expositions, events, meetings, conventions, trade shows, conferences and commercial presentations for others; development and publication of presentation materials for others in connection with business expositions, events, meetings, conventions, trade shows, conferences and commercial presentations; development of marketing strategies, concepts and tactics, namely audience development and brand awareness for others in connection with business expositions, events, meetings, conventions, trade shows, conferences and commercial presentations; and development of messaging and communication, particularly in preparing speeches and oral presentations for others in connection with business expositions, events, meetings, conventions, trade shows, conferences and commercial presentations | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 2023 |
| 040 | Custom construction of scenery, props, staging, temporary structures, and lighting, sound, and power supply and distribution equipment for business expositions, events, meetings, conventions, trade shows, conferences and presentations for others | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 2023 |
| 041 | Publication of multimedia materials for others; film and videotape production; providing live, multimedia and other form of entertainment, namely, live musical performances and prerecorded background music; special event planning coordination, entertainment, site selection and guided activities for attendees for social entertainment purposes; Rental of scenery, props, staging, temporary structures for theatrical productions, and corporate events, political events and golf tournaments | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 2023 |
| 042 | Providing special event design services, namely, design of scenery, props, staging, temporary structures, and lighting, sound, and power supply and distribution equipment for business expositions, events, meetings, conventions, trade shows, conferences and presentations for others | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 14, 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. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 21, 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 13, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 25, 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. |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 28, 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. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 8, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 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. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 14, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 19, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |