USPTO serial 73557402
THE PRINCIPAL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 11, 1988
- Examiner
- SALEMI, DOMINICK
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DES MOINES, IA, US
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DES MOINES, IA, US
PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DES MOINES, IA, US
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PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DES MOINES, IA, US
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Principal Financial Services, Inc.
DES MOINES, IA, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Richard B. Biagi
Richard B. Biagi NEAL & MCDEVITT, LLC2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 201Bannockburn, IL 60015United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | LIFE, HEALTH[, ACCIDENT AND CASUALTY] INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE UNDERWRITING AND BROKERAGE SERVICES; UNDERWRITING, ADMINISTERING AND MANAGING ANNUITIES AND PENSION FUNDS FOR OTHERS VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE AND VARIABLE ANNUITIES FUNDED THROUGH A VARIETY OF FUNDING MEDIA | ACTIVE | Sep 5, 1985 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Mar 27, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 13, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Oct 27, 2018 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Oct 12, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 5, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 18, 2015 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 19, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 5, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 19, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 27, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 13, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 17, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 16, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 10, 2008 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Oct 10, 2008 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Oct 1, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 29, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 5, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 11, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 10, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 1995 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 8, 1994 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 11, 1988 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Aug 4, 1988 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 8, 1988 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Sep 11, 1987 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 7, 1987 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jun 8, 1987 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 24, 1987 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 16, 1987 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 18, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 24, 1986 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 24, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 24, 1986 | ZZZZ | ALLOWANCE/COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jan 22, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 14, 1986 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 1985 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 6, 1985 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 21, 1985 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |