USPTO serial 98542432
PERFECT BACKSEAT DRIVER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 2, 2026
- Examiner
- CANFIELD III, JOSEPH 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
North Augusta, SC, US
North Augusta, SC, US
North Augusta, SC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Rachel Ray
Rachel Ray Enoch Tarver, P.C.2743 Perimeter Pkwy Bldg 100 Ste 115Augusta, GA 30909United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Audio recordings featuring music; Compact discs featuring music; Downloadable music files; Pre-recorded DVDs featuring music | ACTIVE | Nov 1, 1996 |
| 041 | Entertainment services in the nature of live musical performances; Entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical band; Live music performances; Live performances by a musical group | ACTIVE | Nov 1, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jun 2, 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. |
| May 11, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 4, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 4, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 4, 2026 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 28, 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. |
| Mar 13, 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. |
| Mar 13, 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. |
| Mar 13, 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. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 9, 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. |
| Dec 29, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 8, 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 18, 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 24, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 24, 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 18, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 22, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 5, 2024 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Sep 5, 2024 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |