NPT
- Document 78153392 overview
- Document 77873117 overview
- Document 85154101 overview
- Document 85265227 overview
- Document 85714157 overview
The "NPT" trademark, serial number 78153392 , was filed on 12th of August 2002 with a mark drawing code of 1000 and its transaction date is 78153392. The attorney assigned is Marie A. Lavalleye, Esq., attorney docket number 026013.00101. Since 18th of April 2012, the document can be found in the L70 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is SOMERVILLE, ARETHA CHA and the date it was published for opposition on 03/18/2003. The date when we last checked the status of this trademark was 04/18/2012.
The "NPT" trademark, serial number 77873117 , was filed on 16th of November 2009 with a mark drawing code of 4000 and its transaction date is 77873117. The attorney assigned is Grace J. Fishel, attorney docket number SGL 5126. Since 14th of February 2012, the document can be found in the L90 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is FINK, GINA M and the date it was published for opposition on 09/14/2010. The date when we last checked the status of this trademark was 12/20/2011.
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is GRACE J FISHEL, located at LAW OFFICES GRACE J FISHEL, 2200 W PORT PLAZA DR STE 202, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146-3211.The state or country where the trademark was organized is FL by National Publishing And Technology, Inc.. The legal entity type behing it is a Corporation, located at Suite 402, Bonita Springs, FL zip 34134.
| GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
| International Class - 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. | |
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| U.S. Class | 038 - Prints and Publications |
| Class Status | 6 - Active |
| Status Date | 11/20/2009 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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. | |
| U.S. Class | 050 - Merchandise Not Otherwise Classified |
| Class Status | 6 - Active |
| Status Date | 11/20/2009 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| International Class - 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. | |
| U.S. Class | 107 - Education and Entertainment |
| Class Status | 6 - Active |
| Status Date | 06/14/2010 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| Goods codes | |
| GS0091 | Computer software for compiling customized business operating policies and procedures to meet state and federal statutes and regulations from a proprietary data base; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, manuals, handbooks, checksheets and tests regarding business operating policies and procedures to meet state and federal statutes and regulations compiled from a proprietary data base; downloadable electronic publications and electronic publications recorded on computer media in the nature of books, manuals, handbooks, checksheets and tests regarding business operating policies and procedures to meet state and federal statutes and regulations compiled from a proprietary data base |
| GS0161 | Printed publications in the nature of books, manuals, handbooks, checksheets and tests regarding business operating policies and procedures to meet state and federal statutes and regulations compiled from a proprietary data base |
| GS0411 | Providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of books, manuals, handbooks, checksheets and tests regarding business operating policies and procedures to meet state and federal statutes and regulations complied from a proprietary data base |
| PM0000 | NATIONAL PUBLISHING AND TECHNOLOGY |
| PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
| Date | Description | Type | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2010 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
| 06/13/2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
| 02/13/2012 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | EISU - TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | |
| 12/20/2011 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | O - Outgoing Correspondence | NOAM - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE-MAILED | |
| 11/08/2011 | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | T - TTAB Proceeding | TMBN | |
| 11/08/2011 | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | T - TTAB Proceeding | OP.T - OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | |
| 11/08/2011 | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | T - TTAB Proceeding | OP.D - OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | |
| 10/28/2011 | PAPER RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | MAIL - PAPER RECEIVED | |
| 03/14/2011 | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | T - TTAB Proceeding | OP.I - OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | |
| 10/12/2010 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | T - TTAB Proceeding | ETOF - EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | |
| 09/14/2010 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | A - Allowance for Publication | PUBO - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | |
| 08/25/2010 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | O - Outgoing Correspondence | NPUB - NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | |
| 08/12/2010 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | PREV - LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | |
| 08/11/2010 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | CNEA - EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | |
| 08/10/2010 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | P | CNSA - APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | |
| 08/10/2010 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | XAEC - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | |
| 08/10/2010 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNEA - EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | |
| 08/09/2010 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | Z - Deletion | ZZZX - PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | |
| 07/11/2010 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | Z - Deletion | PBCR | |
| 06/29/2010 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | PREV - LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | |
| 06/29/2010 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
| 06/15/2010 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | P | CNSA - APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | |
| 06/13/2010 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TROA - TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | |
| 12/22/2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | F - First Action | CNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | |
| 12/19/2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | |
| 12/19/2009 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
| 11/21/2009 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | MPMK | |
| 11/20/2009 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWOS | |
| 11/19/2009 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWAP - NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | |
The "NPT" trademark, serial number 85154101 , was filed on 15th of October 2010 with a mark drawing code of 4000 and its transaction date is 85154101. Since 25th of April 2012, the document can be found in the M50 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is PINO, BRIAN J and the date it was published for opposition on 03/08/2011. The status of this trademark was checked last on 11/01/2011.
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is Michael J. MacDermott, located at CHRISTIE, PARKER & HALE, LLP, P.O. BOX 29001, GLENDALE CA 91209-9001.The state or country where the trademark was organized is CA by Sole Assets Holdings, Inc.. The legal entity type behing it is a Corporation, located at Suite 150, Agoura Hills, CA zip 91301 and also by Thriv Np, Inc. - Corporation, located at 4308 Firestone Road, Metairie, LA zip 70001.
| GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
| International Class - 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. | |
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| U.S. Class | 039 - Clothing |
| Class Status | 6 - Active |
| Status Date | 10/20/2010 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| Goods codes | |
| GS0251 | Clothing, namely, jerseys, athletic shirts, t-shirts, golf shirts, shorts, sleepwear, pants, sweatpants, athletic pants, sweatshirts, jackets, socks, underwear, and sports bras |
| PM0000 | NP T |
| PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
| Date | Description | Type | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2012 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | EISU - TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | |
| 12/08/2011 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TCCA - TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | |
| 11/23/2011 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | I - Incoming Correspondence | ASGN | |
| 11/21/2011 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TCCA - TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | |
| 11/01/2011 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | E | NOAM | |
| 09/20/2011 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | T - TTAB Proceeding | ETOP - EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | |
| 04/06/2011 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | T - TTAB Proceeding | ETOF - EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | |
| 03/08/2011 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | E | NPUB - NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | |
| 03/08/2011 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | A - Allowance for Publication | PUBO - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | |
| 02/02/2011 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | PREV - LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | |
| 02/01/2011 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
| 02/01/2011 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | P | CNSA - APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | |
| 01/25/2011 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
| 10/21/2010 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | MPMK | |
| 10/20/2010 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWOS | |
| 10/19/2010 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWAP - NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | |
The "NPT" trademark, serial number 85265227 , was filed on 11th of March 2011 with a mark drawing code of 4000 and its transaction date is 85265227. The attorney assigned is Michael J. MacDermott, attorney docket number 67159/S1003. Since 25th of January 2012, the document can be found in the M60 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is EINSTEIN, MATTHEW T and the date it was published for opposition on 03/06/2012. The status of this trademark was checked last on 01/25/2012.
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is Michael J. MacDermott, located at CHRISTIE, PARKER & HALE, LLP, P.O. BOX 29001, GLENDALE CA 91209-9001.The state or country where the trademark was organized is CA by Sole Assets Holdings, Inc.. The legal entity type behing it is a Corporation, located at Suite 150, Agoura Hills, CA zip 91301.
| GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
| International Class - 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. | |
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| U.S. Class | 041 - Canes, Parasols, and Umbrellas |
| Class Status | 6 - Active |
| Status Date | 03/17/2011 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| International Class - 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. | |
| U.S. Class | 039 - Clothing |
| Class Status | 6 - Active |
| Status Date | 03/17/2011 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| Goods codes | |
| GS0181 | BAGS AND CASES, NAMELY, BOOK BAGS, BACKPACKS, HANDBAGS, WALLETS, TRI-FOLD BILLFOLDS, HIP-FOLD BILLFOLDS, CREDIT CARD CASES, CREDIT CARD MONEY BILLFOLDS, TRAVEL KIT BAGS SOLD EMPTY, LUGGAGE, PURSES, COIN PURSES, COSMETIC CASES SOLD EMPTY, TOTE BAGS, CARRY-ON TOTE BAGS, BRIEFCASES, TRAVEL BAGS, DUFFEL BAGS, CLOTH SHOPPING BAGS, AND SMALL LEATHER ARTICLES, NAMELY, KEY CASES, TIE CASES |
| GS0251 | APPAREL, NAMELY, BEACHWEAR, BLAZERS, BLOUSES, BODY SUITS, CAMISOLES, BELTS, CARDIGANS, COVER-UPS, DRESSES, JACKETS, JEANS, JERSEYS, JUMPERS, PANTS, SHIRTS, SHORTS, SKIRTS, SKORTS, SLACKS, SWEAT PANTS, SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS, SWIMWEAR, T-SHIRTS, TANK TOPS, TOPS, TROUSERS |
| PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
| Date | Description | Type | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2011 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | S | GNSL - LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | |
| 01/25/2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
| 01/25/2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
| 01/24/2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | ERSI | |
| 12/08/2011 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TCCA - TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | |
| 08/04/2011 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNS3 | |
| 08/04/2011 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNSL - SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | |
| 07/20/2011 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
| 07/20/2011 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
| 07/12/2011 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
| 06/27/2011 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TROA - TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | |
| 06/14/2011 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNRN | |
| 06/14/2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | F - First Action | GNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | |
| 06/14/2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | |
| 06/10/2011 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
| 03/17/2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWOS | |
| 03/14/2011 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWAP - NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | |
The "NPT" trademark, serial number 85714157 , was filed on 27th of August 2012 with a mark drawing code of 3000 and its transaction date is 85714157. The attorney assigned is Peter A. Chiabotti, attorney docket number 900-2 (26416. Since 7th of February 2014, the document can be found in the L50 law office in the publication and issue section. The employee responsible is MCPHERSON RAYBURN, SHA and the date it was published for opposition on 06/18/2013. The date when we last checked the status of this trademark was 08/13/2013.
The corresponded responsible for this trademark is PETER A. CHIABOTTI, located at Akerman LLP, P.O. Box 3188, West Palm Beach FL 33402-3188.The state or country where the trademark was organized is by New Particle Technology Corporation. The legal entity type behing it is a Corporation, located at No. 66, Sec. 3, Nangang Road, Nangang Dist., Taipei, zip 11570.
| GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | |
| International Class - 001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry. | |
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| U.S. Class | 046 - Foods and Ingredients of Foods |
| Class Status | 6 - Active |
| Status Date | 09/05/2012 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| Goods codes | |
| CC0000 | The color(s) light green, apple green, blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| DM0000 | The mark consists of the stylized blue capital letters "NPT" in front of three overlapping circles with white horizontal lines, the first and last circles are light green and the middle circle is apple green. |
| GS0011 | Adhesive substances for use in industry, namely, conductive plasma for silicon-wafer based solar cells, conductive plasma for thin film photovoltaic cells, conductive plasma for silver-zinc button cells, conductive paste for membrane switches, conductive paste for flexible printed circuit boards, conductive paste for touch panels, conductive paste for electroluminescent panels, conductive epoxies resin adhesives, conductive metal adhesives, namely, conductive epoxies |
| PM0000 | NEW PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY |
DESIGN CODES:
- 26.01.12 - Circles with bars, bands and lines
- 26.01.15 - Circles, exactly three circles; Three circles
- 26.01.16 - Circles touching or intersecting
- 26.01.21 - Circles that are totally or partially shaded.
| PROSECUTION HISTORY | ||||
| Date | Description | Type | Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2014 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TCCA - TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | |
| 08/13/2013 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | E | NOAM | |
| 06/18/2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | E | NPUB - NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | |
| 06/18/2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | A - Allowance for Publication | PUBO - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | |
| 05/29/2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | E | NONP | |
| 05/13/2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | PREV - LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | |
| 05/13/2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE | A - Allowance for Publication | ALIE - ASSIGNED TO LIE | |
| 05/03/2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | P | CNSA - APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | |
| 05/03/2013 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | XAEC - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | |
| 05/03/2013 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNEN | |
| 05/03/2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNEA - EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | |
| 05/03/2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNEA - EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | |
| 03/23/2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TEME - TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | |
| 03/22/2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | I - Incoming Correspondence | CRFA - CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | |
| 03/22/2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | I - Incoming Correspondence | TROA - TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | |
| 12/19/2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | GNRN | |
| 12/19/2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | F - First Action | GNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | |
| 12/19/2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | R - Renewal | CNRT - NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | |
| 12/18/2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | D - Assigned to Examiner | DOCK - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | |
| 09/06/2012 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE AND PSEUDO MARK MAILED | O - Outgoing Correspondence | MDSM | |
| 09/05/2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWOS | |
| 08/30/2012 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | I - Incoming Correspondence | NWAP - NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM | |
Information gathered on 12/31/2009. No claim is made regarding the current trademark status. This page is not to be used as legal documentation. Always consult a licensed attorney.
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