USPTO serial 98676590
TUG
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Examiner
- STINSON, JENNIFER ELLE
- Law office
- FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
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
THE UNITED GROUP OF NATIONAL PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
West Monroe, LA, US
Other trademarks owned by THE UNITED GROUP OF NATIONAL PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
THE UNITED GROUP OF NATIONAL PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
West Monroe, LA, US
Other trademarks owned by THE UNITED GROUP OF NATIONAL PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
THE UNITED GROUP OF NATIONAL PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
West Monroe, LA, US
Other trademarks owned by THE UNITED GROUP OF NATIONAL PAPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
R. BENNETT FORD
R. BENNETT FORD ROY KIESEL FORD DOODY & NORTH, APLCPost Office Box 15928Baton Rouge, LA 70895United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of Suppliers of food service industry products, Suppliers of disposable food service products, Suppliers of protective equipment, Suppliers of personal protective equipment, Suppliers of protective clothing, Suppliers of first aid products, Suppliers of medical supplies, Suppliers of office supply products, Suppliers of paper and paper products, Suppliers of commercial and industrial packaging products, Suppliers of cleaning, sanitation, and janitorial products, Suppliers of customized marketing and promotional products, and Suppliers of software, Providers of payment and credit card processing services, Providers of software as a service, Providers of software support services, Providers of video production services, Providers of rental car services, Providers of rental fleet consulting services, Providers of shipping services, Providers of freight forwarding services, Providers of information technology services, Providers of banking and financing services, Providers of financial consulting services, Providers of debt collection services, and Providers of human resources consulting services by facilitating relationships between suppliers, providers and members | ACTIVE | May 31, 1983 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 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. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Dec 11, 2025 | GEAN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | GEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | EPEN | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| May 31, 2025 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| May 31, 2025 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 31, 2025 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 9, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 9, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 9, 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. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 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. |
| Feb 14, 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. |
| Feb 14, 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. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |