ARAA
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
09/28/2018
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X-ACTO
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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: US
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USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
38
Latest update
02/27/2026
Classification
Registered
Trademark type
Combined
Nice classes
8, 16
Filing date
12/14/2006
Registration date
03/18/2008
Expiration date
-
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Status date
03/22/2018
Last transaction
02/27/2026
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
800
Official register
Principal Register
Filing basis
Intent to use
First use anywhere
02/01/2007
First use in commerce
02/01/2007
Drawing code
3
Owner type
13
Owner location
ATLANTA, GA, US
Examiner
SHANAHAN, PATRICK
Law office
M70
Current location
GENERIC WEB UPDATE
Mark description
The mark consists of the trade dress characterizing the front face of the packaging for applicant's goods, namely, (1) two silver vertical bands crossing to form an "X" spanning the package face; (2) two black triangles extending from the center of the "X" upwards and downwards; (3) two blue triangles extending from the center of the "X" left and right, (4) beginning on the silver vertical bands forming the "X" and extending to the right through the blue triangle is the word "X-ACTO" in silver lettering, and (5) black shading appearing behind the word "X-ACTO".
Holders and representatives
Holders
SANFORD, L.P.
Elmer's Products, Inc.
Elmer's Products, Inc.
Representatives
Lisa Winger NEWELL BRANDS
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 8Class 16
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 8
Hand tools for hobbiesartscraftsknivesknife bladesmat cutterscompass cuttersblade safety capsc-clampsplierscorner clampsmetal vise gripstweezerssaws and hand saw bladesmetal visesmitre box and drill bits for hand drills
Class 16
Battery powered and manually operated pencil sharpeners; office productselectric pencil sharpenerpaper trimmerselectronic staplers; manual staplers; battery operated letter opener; paper punches; bulldog clips
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
38 publications found
REAP
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
09/28/2018
NA89
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
03/22/2018
RNL1
REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
03/22/2018
89AG
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
03/22/2018
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
03/13/2018
E89R
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
02/26/2018
REM2
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
03/18/2017
ASGN
AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
02/08/2017
CHAN
APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
04/05/2016
COAR
TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
04/05/2016
ARAA
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
01/25/2016
REAP
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
01/25/2016
NA85
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
06/07/2013
C15A
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
06/07/2013
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
06/07/2013
E815
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
05/20/2013
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
03/18/2008
REGV
LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
02/09/2008
CNPR
ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
02/04/2008
SUPC
STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
01/10/2008
IUAF
USE AMENDMENT FILED
12/12/2007
EISU
TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
12/12/2007
NOAM
NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
11/27/2007
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
11/14/2007
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
09/04/2007
NPUB
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
08/15/2007
PREV
LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
05/25/2007
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
05/22/2007
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
05/04/2007
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
05/04/2007
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
05/04/2007
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
04/10/2007
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
02/08/2007
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
02/08/2007
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
02/03/2007
MDSC
NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
12/21/2006
NWAP
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
12/20/2006
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