USPTO serial 98767566
THE CIRCLE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Examiner
- THOMPSON,HEATHER
- 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
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Graphic art prints; Graphic art reproductions; Graphic prints and representations; Graphic fine art prints; Framed graphic art reproductions; Printed comic books; Printed comic magazines; Printed novels; Printed graphic novels; Printed manga comic books; Printed materials, namely, novels and series of fiction books and short stories featuring scenes and characters based on video games; Series of printed novels | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 2023 |
Related trademarks
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jan 20, 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. |
| Dec 31, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 8, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 12, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 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. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 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. |
| Apr 9, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 20, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 24, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 24, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |