USPTO serial 98856141
CARL MERTENS
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Status 807Office Action
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- DAVIS, ALEXIS A
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 123
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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Attorney of record
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Timothy A. Duffy
Timothy A. Duffy Law Office of Timothy A. Duffy, P.C.725 W Orchard CirLake Forest, IL 60045United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | Dinnerware; Jugs; Bottle openers, electric and non-electric; Cloths for cleaning; Cooking pots, non-electric; Cooking utensils, namely, barbecue branders; Cutting boards for the kitchen; Drinking vessels; Food steamers, non-electric; Glass carafes; Hot pots, non-electric; Household utensils, namely, kitchen tongs; Kitchen containers; Kitchen ladles; Lunch boxes; Pressure cookers, non-electric; Serving scoops; Spice shakers; Thermally insulated containers for food; Vacuum bottles | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 2026 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 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. |
| Oct 23, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 23, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Oct 23, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 6, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 3, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 13, 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. |
| Sep 30, 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. |
| Jun 10, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 10, 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. |
| Jun 4, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 12, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 12, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 9, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 7, 2025 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 15, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |