AWI
- Document 77639092 overview
- Document 77979500 overview
- Document 79103765 overview
- Document 85349841 overview
- Document 85564877 overview
The "AWI" trademark, serial number 77639092 , was filed on 23rd of December 2008 with a mark drawing code of 4000 and its transaction date is 77639092. The attorney assigned is Una L. Lauricia, attorney docket number 44264. Since 7th of August 2012, the document can be found in the L20 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is SINGLETON, RUDY RENWIC and the date it was published for opposition on 02/07/2012. The status of this trademark was checked last on 08/07/2012.
Prior registrations: 77979500 (Continuity Child)
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is UNA L. LAURICIA, located at PEARNE & GORDON LLP, 1801 E 9TH ST, STE 1200.The state or country where the trademark was organized is CA by Action Wobble, Inc.. The legal entity type behing it is a Corporation, located at Suite 200, Irvine, CA zip 92618.Other trademarks by this applicant: WEB2WOBBLE.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
International Class - 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. | |
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U.S. Class | 050 - Merchandise Not Otherwise Classified |
Class Status | 6 - Active |
Status Date | 12/29/2008 |
Primary Code | 016 |
Goods codes | |
CC0000 | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
GS0161 | Greeting cards; displays for advertising, namely, display boards, paper display boxes, photographs; printed diplomas; printed certificates; printed awards; paper badges; advertising brochures about goods or services of others and having wobble products attached thereto; printed educational cards in the fields of reading, science, math, language arts, and social science; printed educational tools, namely, instruction and teaching materials in the fields of reading, science, math, language arts, and social science; books, namely, childrens books, educational books for reading, science, math, language arts, and social science, picture books, cookbooks, address books, coloring books, comic books, autograph books, appointment books, coupon books, data books, date books, exercise books, guest books, memory books, note books, printed music books, religious books, school writing books, series of fiction books, song books, story books, travel books, and wedding books; printed family trees; food and product packaging, namely, paper and cardboard boxes; printed holograms; printed invitations; printed paper signs; printed cardboard signs; maps; models, namely, architectural models, three dimensional models for educational purposes; post cards; posters; mailers, namely, direct mailers featuring advertisements and promoting the products and services of others; stickers; paper parts for constructing wobble products, not toys; paper and cardboard for attaching wobble products thereto; arts and crafts paper kits for constructing wobble products comprised of printed paper or cardboard images and springs and sold together as a unit; custom advertisements, namely, printed advertising boards of paper or cardboard, brochures, and pamphlets, all about goods or services of another and having wobble products attached thereto; custom photograph cards; custom stamps having a peel away feature; envelopes; photograph frames and photograph accessories, namely, photo printing paper, mat boards, photograph mounts, photographic prints, photographic croppers, greeting card kits comprised of greeting cards, images and springs and sold together as a unit; display and advertising kits comprised of paper or cardboard with images printed thereon and springs and sold together as a unit |
PM0000 | ACTION WOBBLE, INC. |
PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
Date | Description | Type | Code | |
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09/17/2009 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
08/07/2012 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | E | NOAM | |
06/22/2012 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | T - TTAB Proceeding | ETOP - EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | |
04/25/2012 | CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | CHPB - CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED | |
04/18/2012 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | A - Allowance for Publication | APET - ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | |
04/12/2012 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | EPPA | |
03/05/2012 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | T - TTAB Proceeding | ETOF - EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | |
02/07/2012 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | E | NPUB - NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | |
02/07/2012 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | A - Allowance for Publication | PUBO - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | |
01/18/2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | E | NONP | |
12/31/2011 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | PREV - LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | |
12/31/2011 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | P | CNSA - APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | |
12/14/2011 | LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION | S | RCCK - LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION | |
06/14/2011 | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | S | RCSC - REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | |
12/04/2010 | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | S | RCSC - REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | |
09/20/2010 | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | T - TTAB Proceeding | EXPT - EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | |
06/02/2010 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNS3 | |
06/02/2010 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | S | GNSL - LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | |
06/02/2010 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNSL - SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | |
05/03/2010 | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | D - Assigned to Examiner | DPCC - DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | |
04/08/2010 | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | DRRR - DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | |
04/23/2010 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | A - Allowance for Publication | AITU | |
04/20/2010 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
04/20/2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
04/20/2010 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
04/08/2010 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | ERFR | |
04/08/2010 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | T - TTAB Proceeding | EXPI - EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | |
04/08/2010 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | T - TTAB Proceeding | JURT | |
04/08/2010 | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | T - TTAB Proceeding | EXAF - EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | |
04/08/2010 | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | ERTD | |
03/23/2010 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | CHAN - APPLICANT CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | |
03/23/2010 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | COAR - TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | |
10/08/2009 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNFN | |
10/08/2009 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNFR - FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | |
10/08/2009 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNFR - FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | |
09/17/2009 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
09/17/2009 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TROA - TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | |
03/17/2009 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNRN | |
03/17/2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | F - First Action | GNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | |
03/17/2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | |
03/17/2009 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
02/05/2009 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | CHAN - APPLICANT CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | |
02/05/2009 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | COAR - TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | |
12/30/2008 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | MPMK | |
12/29/2008 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWAP - NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |
The "AWI" trademark, serial number 77979500 , was filed on 23rd of December 2008 with a mark drawing code of 4000 and its transaction date is 77979500. The attorney assigned is Una L. Lauricia, attorney docket number 44264. Since 22nd of June 2012, the document can be found in the L20 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is SINGLETON, RUDY RENWIC and the date it was published for opposition on 04/26/2011. The date when we last checked the status of this trademark was 06/22/2012.
The "AWI" trademark, serial number 79103765 , was filed on 28th of May 2011 with a mark drawing code of 4000 and its transaction date is 79103765. Since 19th of April 2012, the document can be found in the M30 law office in the publication and issue section. The date when we last checked the status of this trademark was 04/19/2012.
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is Alexandra T. MacKay, located at Stites & Harbison PLLC, Suite 800, 401 Commerce Street.The state or country where the trademark was organized is by Awi Outsourcing Limited. The legal entity type behing it is a Other (Indicates Entity-Statement should appear)., located at Brook Street; Driffield, East Yorkshire Yo25 6ap, , zip .
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
International Class - 006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. | |
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U.S. Class | 050 - Merchandise Not Otherwise Classified |
Class Status | 6 - Active |
Status Date | 10/31/2011 |
Primary Code | 006 |
International Class - 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. | |
U.S. Class | 106 - Material Treatment |
Class Status | 6 - Active |
Status Date | 10/31/2011 |
Primary Code | 037 |
Goods codes | |
GS0061 | Metal building materials, namely, frames, girders, tiles, wall panels, ceiling panels, acoustic panels, and walls of metal; modular, transportable buildings of metal or predominantly of metal; pre-fabricated metal elements for buildings, namely, beams, trusses, towers, walkways, stairs, handrails, platforms, landings, canopies, mezzanines, louvre doors, partitions, ventilation, gratings, chimneys, and cladding; silos, lockers, moveable offices, and residential units for later installation as fixed metal structures; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods |
GS0371 | Building services, namely, building construction, planning, laying out, and custom construction of commercial buildings, maintenance, and repair services; construction of buildings; building construction supervision services for building projects; installation, maintenance and repair of metallic modular buildings |
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION | |
International Registration Number | 1093828 |
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International Registration Date | 05/28/2011 |
International Publication Date | 11/03/2011 |
International Renewal Date | 05/28/2021 |
Auto protection | 04/27/2013 |
International Status Code | 001 - Request for extension of protection established |
International Status Date | 10/27/2011 |
Priority Claimed In | Yes |
Priority Claimed Date | 01/20/2011 |
First Refusal In | Yes |
PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
Date | Description | Type | Code | |
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04/19/2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
04/19/2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
04/11/2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
03/30/2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TROA - TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | |
01/19/2012 | ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | I - Incoming Correspondence | ARAA - ATTORNEY REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | |
01/19/2012 | TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | REAP - TEAS REVOKE/APPOINT ATTORNEY RECEIVED | |
11/27/2011 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | P | RFNT - REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | |
11/10/2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | P | RFCS - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | |
11/08/2011 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU | P | RFRR | |
11/08/2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | E | RFCR - NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | |
11/07/2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | |
11/04/2011 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | MAFR | |
10/31/2011 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
10/31/2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWOS | |
10/27/2011 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB | M | REPR - SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
The "AWI" trademark, serial number 85349841 , was filed on 18th of June 2011 with a mark drawing code of 5000 and its transaction date is 85349841. Since 9th of March 2012, the document can be found in the L10 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is GOODSAID, IRA J and the date it was published for opposition on 04/24/2012. The status of the trademark was checked last on 10/03/2011.
Prior registrations: 3368070 , 3368072
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is MARK J SHKOLNIK, located at SHKOLNIK & ASSOCIATES, 479 N HARLEM AVE APT 1401, OAK PARK, IL 60301-6421.The state or country where the trademark was organized is OH by Arthur William's Industries, Llc. The legal entity type behing it is a Limited Liability Company, located at 5420 Duff Drive, Cincinnati, OH zip 45246.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
International Class - 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. | |
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U.S. Class | 102 - Insurance and Financial |
Class Status | 6 - Active |
Status Date | 06/22/2011 |
First Use Date | 12/31/2009 |
First Use in Commerce Date | 12/31/2009 |
Primary Code | 035 |
International Class - 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. | |
U.S. Class | 101 - Advertising and Business |
Class Status | 6 - Active |
Status Date | 06/22/2011 |
First Use Date | 07/31/2010 |
First Use in Commerce Date | 07/31/2010 |
Primary Code | 042 |
Goods codes | |
CC0000 | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
DM0000 | The mark consists of a stylized combination of the letters "a", "w" and "i". |
GS0351 | Distributorship services and manufacturer's representative services in the fields of plastic bags, janitorial supplies, shelving, merchandise racks, store fixtures and cooling fans; business management services relating to the procurement, transport, inventory and sale of business supplies, janitorial supplies and office supplies |
GS0421 | Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software to facilitate ordering of business supplies, janitorial supplies and office supplies; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software to input, store, manage, track, analyze, display and report data in the fields of procurement, transport, inventory and sale of business supplies, janitorial supplies and office supplies |
PM0000 | ARTHUR WILLIAM'S INDUSTRIES |
PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
Date | Description | Type | Code | |
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06/22/2011 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWAP - NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | |
03/08/2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TROA - TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | |
10/03/2011 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | CEPE - COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED | |
10/03/2011 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
10/03/2011 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GEAN | |
10/03/2011 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | F - First Action | GEAP - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | |
10/03/2011 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | R - Renewal | CPEA - EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | |
09/28/2011 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
06/23/2011 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | MPMK | |
06/22/2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWOS |
The "AWI" trademark, serial number 85564877 , was filed on 9th of March 2012 with a mark drawing code of 4000 and its transaction date is 85564877. Since 13th of July 2012, the document can be found in the L50 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is FARRELL, ANNE M and the date it was published for opposition on 09/11/2012. The date when we last checked the status of this trademark was 07/13/2012.
Prior registrations: 3368070 , 3368072
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is MARK J SHKOLNIK, located at SHKOLNIK &ASSOCIATES, 479 N HARLEM AVE #1401, OAK PARK, IL 60301.The state or country where the trademark was organized is OH by Arthur Williams Industries Llc. The legal entity type behing it is a Limited Liability Company, located at 5420 Duff Drive, Cincinnati, OH zip 45246.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
International Class - 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. | |
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U.S. Class | 102 - Insurance and Financial |
Class Status | 6 - Active |
Status Date | 03/15/2012 |
First Use Date | 06/30/2007 |
First Use in Commerce Date | 06/30/2007 |
Primary Code | 035 |
International Class - 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. | |
U.S. Class | 101 - Advertising and Business |
Class Status | 6 - Active |
Status Date | 03/15/2012 |
First Use Date | 01/31/2008 |
First Use in Commerce Date | 01/31/2008 |
Primary Code | 042 |
Goods codes | |
GS0351 | business management services relating to the procurement, transport, inventory and sale of business supplies, janitorial supplies and office supplies |
GS0421 | providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software to input, store, manage, track, analyze, display and report data in the fields of procurement, transporting, inventory and sales of janitorial supplies, office supplies and business products; and providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software to facilitate ordering janitorial supplies, office supplies and business products |
PM0000 | ARTHUR WILLIAMS INDUSTRIES |
PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
Date | Description | Type | Code | |
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07/13/2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
07/13/2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
07/10/2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TROA - TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | |
06/23/2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNRN | |
06/23/2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | F - First Action | GNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | |
06/23/2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | |
06/18/2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
05/29/2012 | APPLICANT AMENDMENT PRIOR TO EXAMINATION - ENTERED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | AMPX - APPLICANT AMENDMENT PRIOR TO EXAMINATION - ENTERED | |
05/18/2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
05/07/2012 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | PARI - TEAS PRELIMINARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | |
03/16/2012 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | MPMK | |
03/15/2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWOS | |
03/13/2012 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWAP - NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |
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