Who owns the TOP-NOTCH trademark?

The TOP-NOTCH trademark is owned by Archie Comic Publications, Inc..

What class is the TOP-NOTCH trademark registered in?

The TOP-NOTCH trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

What is the serial number for TOP-NOTCH?

The USPTO serial number for TOP-NOTCH is 85214932.

What is the registration number for TOP-NOTCH?

TOP-NOTCH is registered under USPTO registration number 4296063.

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TOP-NOTCH

SN 85214932·Reg 4296063·Filed Jan 11, 2011

Owner Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

TOP-NOTCH (Serial No. 85214932), Registration No. 4296063, is a registered US trademark filed on Jan 11, 2011 by Archie Comic Publications, Inc.. This trademark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

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TOP-NOTCH (Reg. #4296063) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Archie Comic Publications, Inc., since 2011. The mark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery). Goods and services include Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furnitu.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jan 11, 2011

SERIAL

85214932

REG#

4296063

REGISTERED

Feb 26, 2013

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJan 11, 2011

Serial Number85214932

Registration No.4296063

Registration DateFeb 26, 2013

Status DateSep 11, 2023

Published for OppositionApr 03, 2012

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 1941

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 1941

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

51 events

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Aug 05, 2026

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Dec 12, 2025

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Dec 12, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Dec 12, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Sep 11, 2023

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 11, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Sep 11, 2023

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 08, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 27, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Feb 26, 2022

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Mar 04, 2020

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 22, 2019

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

Mar 22, 2019

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

Mar 22, 2019

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

Feb 26, 2019

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Feb 26, 2018

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jun 18, 2014

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 26, 2013

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Jan 24, 2013

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jan 23, 2013

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Jan 18, 2013

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Dec 03, 2012

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Dec 03, 2012

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Nov 29, 2012

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Nov 29, 2012

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

May 29, 2012

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Apr 03, 2012

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Apr 03, 2012

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Mar 14, 2012

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Mar 01, 2012

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Feb 17, 2012

ASSIGNED TO LIE

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Feb 02, 2012

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Feb 02, 2012

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Feb 02, 2012

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Feb 02, 2012

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 02, 2012

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Dec 13, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Dec 13, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Dec 13, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Nov 03, 2011

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Nov 03, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Nov 03, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Oct 05, 2011

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Oct 05, 2011

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Oct 05, 2011

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Apr 06, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Apr 06, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Apr 06, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 30, 2011

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jan 14, 2011

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jan 14, 2011

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

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