USPTO serial 98575855
SWITCH TO BETTER
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Status 731Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- BHANOT, KAPIL KUMAR
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
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Owner
Attorney of record
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William M. Bryner
William M. Bryner Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP1001 W. Fourth StreetWinston-Salem, NC 27101United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable software, mobile application software, and application software for creating and providing user access to searchable databases of information and data; downloadable software for accessing the internet for desktop computers, laptop computers, tablet computers, and mobile communication devices; downloadable computer programmes for accessing, browsing and searching online databases; downloadable computer software for creating and providing user access to searchable databases of information and data; downloadable computer software for accessing, browsing, and searching online databases, audio, video, and multimedia and software applications; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines in the field of tobacco; data processing equipment; computers; computer hardware; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images | ACTIVE | — |
| 034 | Cigarettes; tobacco, raw or manufactured; roll your own tobacco; pipe tobacco, tobacco products, namely smoking tobacco, cut tobacco, leaf tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff tobacco, tobacco substitutes not for medical purposes; cigars; cigarillos; lighters for smokers; matches; smokers' articles, namely, filter tubes, cigar relighting liquid solution; cigarette paper; cigarette tubes; cigarette filters; pocket apparatus for rolling cigarettes; hand held machines for injecting tobacco into paper tubes; electronic cigarettes; cartridges for electronic cigarettes sold empty; cartridges for electronic cigarettes sold filled with chemical flavorings in liquid form; liquids for electronic cigarettes, namely, electronic cigarette liquid (e-liquid) comprised of propylene glycol, electronic liquid (e-liquid) comprised of flavorings in liquid form, other than essential oils, liquid nicotine solutions for use in electronic cigarettes; tobacco products for the purpose of being heated, namely, sticks of tobacco or sticks of tobacco substitutes that are designed to be heated but not burned; electronic devices for heating tobacco or tobacco substitutes and replacement parts therefor; tobacco substitutes for the purpose of inhalation; cigarettes containing tobacco substitutes not for medical purposes; cigarette cases; cigarette boxes; tobacco free oral nicotine pouches not for medical use | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Marketing services; marketing research; business research; business management; business administration; marketing and business promotional services; providing office functions; retail store services and online retail store services relating to heated tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, electronic smokers' articles, liquid nicotine solutions for smokers' oral vaporizers, oral nicotine pouches, nutrition and wellness products; promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sporting events; sponsorship search in relation to motor sport events; Analyzing and compiling business data and information on sports performances; dissemination of advertising matter; advertising services; Promoting the goods and services of others by means of the issuance of loyalty rewards cards; promotion of special events, including sports, cultural and leisure activities; advertisement relating to sports events | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Charitable fundraising services; fundraising services; financial sponsorship in relation to special events | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | Provision of access to databases relating to hotel, restaurant, catering and travel agency services; Internet services, namely providing multiple-user access to information on the internet concerning the development and generation of computer software for use in businesses; providing access to an interactive computer database in the field of sport; providing access to online electronic bulletin boards and real-time chat forums in the field of sports; telecommunications; News agency services for electronic transmission; communication by radio; communication by telephone; Providing telecommunications connections to the internet or databases; radio and television broadcasting of programs relating to sports and sports events; cable television programme broadcasting; radio broadcasting; television transmission services; broadcast of cable television programmes, satellite television, pay-per-view television, interactive television, and radio for interactive entertainment and sports competitions; transmission of digital music via the Internet or via any wireless electronic communication network; transmission of digital music via telecommunications; transmission of digital music via streaming websites; electronic data transmission; facsimile transmission; providing user access to local area computer networks related to electronic publications on the Internet; real-time streaming of video and audio material via the Internet; real-time streaming of digital music via mobile telephones | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing of training, coaching, and practical training in the field of sports; information on education; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable in the nature of magazines in the field of sports; publication of texts, other than publicity texts; publication of books; arranging and conducting of sports events, conferences, seminars and symposia; organization of sports events in the field of motorsports; sports training; organising of motor sport events; providing sports news; sports information services; providing news in the field of motor sports; organization of sporting events for broadcasting via television, radio, film and on-line in the field of motor sports; production of radio or television programs for coverage relating to sports events; production of films and television shows; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive games; information on education provided on-line from a computer database or via the Internet or via any wireless electronic communication network; entertainment information related to motor sports provided on-line from a computer database or via the Internet or via any wireless electronic communication network; rental of sound and picture recordings for entertainment purposes; rental of video and audio-visual installations for performances; Providing digital music from the Internet, not downloadable; offering digital music via telecommunications; Organizing community sporting and cultural events; Organization, arranging and conducting of sports competitions; Organization, arranging and conducting of motor sports competitions | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of computer networking hardware; design and development of computer hardware and software; scientific research; scientific laboratory services; biological research; chemical analysis; chemical research; Scientific research in the nature of conducting clinical trials for others; research and development services in relation to public health; computer software design; computer software design and development of Internet browser software; computer software design and development in the field of mobile applications; design and development of webpages on the Internet; maintenance and updating of computer software; creating and maintaining web sites for others; computer programming; computer programming for data processing; programming of software for Internet platforms; Providing a web hosting platform for communication on the internet; hosting platforms on the Internet; computers services, namely, web site design, creation and hosting services; Providing an internet website portal featuring information in the field scientific research; website development services; providing online non-downloadable software for creating and providing user access to searchable databases of information and data; software development; cloud hosting provider services; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to enable users to access and download computer software; support and consultation services for developing computer systems, databases and applications; Providing information in the fields of technology and software development via an on-line website | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 16, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 9, 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. |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Aug 12, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Aug 6, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| May 30, 2025 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| May 13, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 13, 2025 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 13, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 3, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 3, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 3, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 14, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 30, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |