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Reg. 1561653Status 710
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Oct 17, 1989
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POST REGISTRATION

What this means

Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.

Status 710: Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active.

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Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
200INDICATING MEMBERSHIP IN A TRADE ASSOCIATIONSECTION 8 - CANCELLEDSep 9, 1981

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Oct 15, 2021CAEXCANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9—
Oct 17, 2018REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Sep 8, 2009RNL1REGISTERED 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.
Sep 8, 200989AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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.
Aug 24, 2009MAILPAPER RECEIVED—
Apr 27, 2009PR89RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9—
Apr 27, 2009MAILPAPER RECEIVED—
Mar 14, 2009PR89POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9—
Mar 11, 2009CFITCASE FILE IN TICRS—
Dec 18, 2008PLGLASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL—
Dec 16, 2008E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
May 20, 1996C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Oct 16, 1995815FREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED—
Oct 17, 1989R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Jul 25, 1989PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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 24, 1989NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Apr 27, 1989CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Feb 27, 1989CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Dec 13, 1988CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION MAILEDA 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 19, 1988DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—

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