USPTO serial 73635563
COMFORT INN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 21, 1987
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
QUALITY INNS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SILVER SPRING, MD, US
QUALITY INNS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SILVER SPRING, MD, US
QUALITY INNS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SILVER SPRING, MD, US
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
North Bethesda, MD, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
N. Christopher Norton
N. Christopher Norton ArentFox Schiff LLP1717 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20006-5344United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | STATIONERY - NAMELY, LETTERHEAD, POST CARDS, WRITING PAPER AND ENVELOPES, FOLDERS, PENS AND PENCILS, PAPER COASTERS, PAPER WRAPPERS, PAPER BAGS, PAPER AND/OR CARDBOARD SIGNS, CATALOGUES LISTING COMPANY-RELATED GOODS AVAILABLE FOR FRANCHISEES AND COMPANY BROCHURES AND PAMPHLETS | ACTIVE | Jun 1, 1981 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 31, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 18, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 16, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 5, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 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 5, 2016 | 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 5, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 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. |
| Apr 3, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 24, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 18, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 16, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 11, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 26, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 18, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 6, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 6, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 29, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 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. |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 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. |
| Jul 17, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jun 20, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 25, 2005 | 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. |
| Oct 25, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 1993 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 12, 1993 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| May 12, 1993 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jul 21, 1987 | 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. |
| Apr 28, 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. |
| Mar 27, 1987 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 27, 1987 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 25, 1987 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |