| Serial Number | 87859394 |
| Word Mark | THE LITTER-LIFTER |
| Filing Date | Monday, April 2, 2018 |
| Status | 701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 5615953 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 27, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 11, 2018 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "The Litter-Lifter" and to the right a representation of a cat sitting in a litter box holding a litter scoop. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | As to "LITTER-LIFTER" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Scoops for the disposal of pet waste; scoop holders, namely, holders for scoops used for the disposal of pet waste |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 9, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 30, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 30, 2010 |
| Party Name | PREFMER PETS, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30342 |
| Party Name | The Trustee of the Preferred Merchandising Trust |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 17 - Trust |
| Address | Atlanta, GA 30328 |
| Party Name | The Trustee of the Preferred Merchandising Trust |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 17 - Trust |
| Address | Atlanta, GA 30358 |
| Party Name | The Trustee of the Preferred Merchandising Trust |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 17 - Trust |
| Address | Atlanta, GA 30358 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, April 9, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 5, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 16, 2018 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 16, 2018 | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED |
| Monday, July 30, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 19, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, July 23, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Monday, July 23, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 23, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 23, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, July 23, 2018 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 11, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 11, 2018 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 25, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED |
| Monday, July 30, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, August 3, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, November 27, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Friday, May 2, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |