USPTO serial 98688832
GROWING IN THE GAME
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Status 731Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- WILSON, MARYNELLE WEST
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
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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
Charlotte, NC, US
Charlotte, NC, US
Charlotte, NC, US
Charlotte, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
D. Brit Nelson
D. Brit Nelson Jackson Walker LLP1401 McKinney St.Houston, TX 77010United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, tutoring, and mentoring in the field of middle and high school reform; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational speaking services in the field of sports, art, business, technology, higher education, real estate, and wealth building and creation; Educational and entertainment services, namely, continuing programs about finance, real estate technology, arts, sports, and entertainment, accessible by radio, television, satellite, audio, video and computer networks; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers; Educational services, namely, providing educational speakers in the field of intellectual property, business development, finance, technology, and the law; Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of sports, art, business, real estate, technology, higher education, and wealth building and creation; Educational services, namely, providing online instruction in the field of finance, business, sports, real estate, computers, music via an online website; Providing a website featuring blogs and non-downloadable videos in the field(s) of sports, art, business, real estate, technology, higher education, and wealth building and creation; Conducting workshops and seminars in self awareness; Education services, namely, providing mentoring, tutoring, classes, seminars and workshops in the field of sports, art, business, real estate, technology, higher education, and wealth building and creation | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Oct 7, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 7, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 6, 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 3, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jul 2, 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 22, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 22, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 22, 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. |
| Mar 3, 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. |
| Mar 3, 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. |
| Mar 3, 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 24, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 23, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |