USPTO serial 98485482
ALWAYS AN ORIGINAL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Examiner
- GUARNIERI,GRACE 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
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Chicago, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky
Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky Saul Ewing LLP1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2800New York, NY 10020United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 024 | Cloth banners | ACTIVE | May 15, 2025 |
| 025 | Clothing, namely, shirts, jerseys, caps being headwear and hats | ACTIVE | May 15, 2025 |
| 028 | Hockey equipment, namely, hockey pucks, hockey sticks | ACTIVE | May 15, 2025 |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, conducting professional hockey exhibitions and providing ongoing television programs related to hockey | ACTIVE | May 15, 2025 |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 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. |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 25, 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. |
| Aug 28, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Aug 28, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 20, 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 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. |
| Dec 31, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 31, 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 25, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 29, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 27, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 18, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |