USPTO serial 99020649
THE JOY METHOD
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Status 730Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- LORENZO, KATHLEEN H
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
What this means
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
Chapel Hill, NC, US
Chapel Hill, NC, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Sketch books; Blank journal books; Scrap books; Printed publications, namely, books in the field of personal relationships, marriage, fitness, health, wellness, nutrition, spirituality, and career development; Printed note books; Paper note books | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Jun 3, 2026 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 21, 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 21, 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 26, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 26, 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 20, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 16, 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. |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jul 8, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |