FLIP-LOCK Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, a trademark application was filed for FLIP-LOCK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FLIP-LOCK trademark a serial number of 98412667. The federal status of this trademark filing is EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING as of Wednesday, September 24, 2025. This trademark is owned by Stern Pinball, Inc.. The FLIP-LOCK trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

Pinball machines; component game play mode feature of pinball machines which enables players to use a flipper to hold a ball in place during play
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General Information

Serial Number98412667
Word MarkFLIP-LOCK
Filing DateTuesday, February 20, 2024
Status760 - EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING
Status DateWednesday, September 24, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements

Goods and ServicesPinball machines; component game play mode feature of pinball machines which enables players to use a flipper to hold a ball in place during play
Pseudo MarkFLIP LOCK

Classification Information

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 20, 2024
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History

Party NameStern Pinball, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressElk Grove Village, IL 60007

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, February 21, 2024NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, June 25, 2024NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 10, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 10, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 10, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Monday, March 10, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 10, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 11, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 31, 2025FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, March 31, 2025NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, March 31, 2025FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, June 30, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Monday, June 30, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 24, 2025EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, September 24, 2025EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Wednesday, September 24, 2025JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Wednesday, September 24, 2025TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

Related Keywords

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