USPTO serial 98794615
MICROBAN
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Status 809Office Action
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- RENNEKER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 113
What this means
The USPTO has issued an Office Action on this application. A response is typically required before the deadline, or the application can be abandoned.
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Owner
Huntersville, NC, US
Huntersville, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Christina Davidson Trimmer
Christina Davidson Trimmer Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP101 South Tryon Street, Suite 2200Charlotte, NC 28280United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 031 | Cat litter and litter for small animals | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 2026 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CNFR | SU - 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. |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | CNRT | SU - 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 21, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 12, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 12, 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. |
| Dec 3, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| May 20, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 20, 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. |
| May 14, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |