USPTO serial 73792242
THE AMERICAN FUNDS GROUP
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Reg. 1579409Status 900
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 23, 1990
- Examiner
- MAYERSCHOFF, GLENN
- Law office
- SCANNING ON DEMAND
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Owner
AMERICAN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
LOS ANGELES, CA
AMERICAN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
LOS ANGELES, CA
AMERICAN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
LOS ANGELES, CA
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENT SERVICES | EXPIRED | Sep 14, 1988 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2010 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Dec 18, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Dec 6, 1999 | 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. |
| Dec 6, 1999 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Sep 28, 1999 | 9.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jul 14, 1999 | 9.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jun 7, 1996 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Dec 4, 1995 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 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. |
| Oct 24, 1989 | 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. |
| Sep 23, 1989 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 14, 1989 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 3, 1989 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 1989 | 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. |
| Jun 5, 1989 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 2, 1989 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |