USPTO serial 98671862
PAINT THE POLLS BLACK
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Status 730Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- OSBORNE, AUDRIANA R
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
What this means
The USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance. To complete registration you generally need to file a Statement of Use or an extension request before the deadline.
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Daniel P. Mullarkey
Daniel P. Mullarkey Polsinelli PCPO BOX 140310Kansas City, MO 64114-0310United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable podcasts and downloadable audio recordings in the field of promoting public interest and awareness of politics and current affairs; Downloadable podcasts, downloadable audio recordings and downloadable video recordings featuring news, information and commentary in the fields of promoting public interest and awareness of politics and current affairs; Downloadable audio books and e-books featuring news, information, and commentary in the fields of promoting public interest and awareness of politics and current affairs | ACTIVE | — |
| 014 | Keychains of metal; key rings of metal; jewelry | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, books and magazines all in the fields of promoting public interest and awareness of politics and current affairs; Printed educational publications, namely books, hand-outs, and guides in the fields of news, information, and commentaries in the fields of public interest, politics, and current affairs | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | Clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, shirts, tank tops, jackets, scarves, bandanas and headbands featuring designs and messages related to promoting public interest and awareness of politics, and current affairs | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Providing commentary in the field of business, namely, providing business information in the field of business leadership development; Providing information in the field of economics, namely, economic advancement and empowerment relating to business and career opportunities for persons of color; Promoting public awareness of politics, current affairs, public interest careers, and economic advancement and empowerment, namely, business and career opportunities for persons of color | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing non-downloadable podcasts, audio recordings, and video recordings in the fields of news, information, and commentary to promote public interest in politics and current affairs; Entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting live events, seminars, workshops, and discussions in the fields of politics and current affairs; Providing online non-downloadable video and audio recordings in the fields of promoting public interest and education in the fields of politics, current affairs, and social and economic issues; Organizing and hosting of events for cultural purposes, namely, seminars, workshops, and discussions in the fields of public awareness and education in the subjects of politics, current affairs, and social and economic issues | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 22, 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 4, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 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 2, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 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. |
| Nov 26, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 1, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 31, 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. |
| Aug 2, 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. |
| Aug 2, 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. |
| Aug 2, 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. |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 31, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 31, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 31, 2025 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| May 31, 2025 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| May 31, 2025 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 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. |
| May 28, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 28, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | MAB2 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | ABN2 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| Dec 14, 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. |
| Dec 14, 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. |
| Dec 14, 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. |
| Sep 30, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |