Legal Representation
Attorney
Stephen F. Moeller
USPTO Deadlines
Next Deadline
200 days remaining
Section 8 Declaration Due (Principal Register) (Based on registration date 20200818)
Due Date
August 18, 2026
Grace Period Ends
February 18, 2027
Additional deadlines exist. Contact your attorney for complete deadline information.
Application History
34 events| Date | Code | Type | Description | Documents |
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| Aug 18, 2025 | REM1 | E | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Aug 18, 2020 | R.PR | A | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Loading... |
| Jun 2, 2020 | NPUB | E | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Jun 2, 2020 | PUBO | A | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Loading... |
| May 13, 2020 | NONP | E | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Apr 29, 2020 | CNSA | O | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Loading... |
| Apr 6, 2020 | TEME | I | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | Loading... |
| Apr 6, 2020 | CRFA | I | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | Loading... |
| Apr 3, 2020 | NREV | E | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Apr 3, 2020 | PGRR | O | PETITION GRANTED - RESPONSE RECEIVED | Loading... |
| Apr 2, 2020 | APET | A | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | Loading... |
| Feb 11, 2020 | TROA | I | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | Loading... |
| Feb 11, 2020 | PROA | I | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | Loading... |
| Dec 11, 2019 | MAB2 | E | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND | Loading... |
| Dec 11, 2019 | ABN2 | O | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE | Loading... |
| May 20, 2019 | GNFN | O | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | Loading... |
| May 20, 2019 | GNFR | O | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | Loading... |
| May 20, 2019 | CNFR | R | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | Loading... |
| Apr 24, 2019 | TEME | I | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | Loading... |
| Apr 24, 2019 | CRFA | I | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | Loading... |
| Apr 17, 2019 | TROA | I | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | Loading... |
| Feb 4, 2019 | GNRN | O | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Feb 4, 2019 | GNRT | O | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Feb 4, 2019 | CNRT | R | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | Loading... |
| Jan 25, 2019 | TEME | I | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | Loading... |
| Jan 25, 2019 | CRFA | I | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | Loading... |
| Jan 18, 2019 | ALIE | A | ASSIGNED TO LIE | Loading... |
| Jan 15, 2019 | TROA | I | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | Loading... |
| Sep 17, 2018 | GNRN | O | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Sep 17, 2018 | GNRT | F | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | Loading... |
| Sep 17, 2018 | CNRT | R | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | Loading... |
| Sep 12, 2018 | DOCK | D | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | Loading... |
| May 31, 2018 | NWOS | I | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | Loading... |
| May 25, 2018 | NWAP | I | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | Loading... |
Detailed Classifications
Class 041
Educational services, namely, conducting guitar lessons, and distribution of course materials for guitar and music in connection therewith
First Use Anywhere:
Jan 1, 1982
First Use in Commerce:
Jan 1, 1982
Additional Information
Design Mark
The mark consist of the wording "metal method" in light and dark silver shading outlined in white, yellow and black. Underneath is the wording "Since 1982" in white with black outline apearing significantly smaller than and underneath the wording "metal method", and appearing under the letter "d" in "method". Above the wording "metal method" is the wording "DOUG MARKS'" in white letters with black outline and black grain lines on the white letters.
Color Claim
The color(s) yellow, light silver, dark silver, black, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Pseudo Mark
DOUG MARKS' METAL METHOD SINCE NINETEEN EIGHTY TWO
Classification
International Classes
041
Disclaimers
The following terms have been disclaimed and are not claimed as part of the trademark:
Specific Disclaimer
"METAL", "METHOD" AND "SINCE 1982"