USPTO serial 98470734
PENPALS PLAYFUL. EXCITING. NOVELTY.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 27, 2026
- Examiner
- FICKES, JERI J
- 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
Carlsbad, CA, US
Carlsbad, CA, US
Carlsbad, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Pollie Gautsch, Esq.
Pollie Gautsch, Esq. G&A Legal, APC665 San Rodolfo 124-209Solana Beach, CA 92075United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Collectable writing and drawing pens | ACTIVE | Aug 19, 2026 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Oct 27, 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. |
| Oct 4, 2026 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 4, 2026 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 4, 2026 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2026 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 23, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 26, 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. |
| Aug 22, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 21, 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. |
| Mar 4, 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 7, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 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 1, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 29, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 29, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 29, 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 10, 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. |
| Oct 10, 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. |
| Oct 10, 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. |
| Oct 8, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 28, 2024 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 28, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |