USPTO serial 74496171
MERCHANTS FIRST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 18, 1995
- Examiner
- RUPP, TERRY
- Law office
- FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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.
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Owner
Merchant Transaction Systems, Inc.
Anaheim, CA
Other trademarks owned by Merchant Transaction Systems, Inc.
Merchant Transaction Systems, Inc.
Anaheim, CA
Other trademarks owned by Merchant Transaction Systems, Inc.
Merchant Transaction Systems, Inc.
Anaheim, CA
Other trademarks owned by Merchant Transaction Systems, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
JAMES E. BRUNTON
JOHN L GRAY KEGLER, BROWN, HILL & RITTER65 E STATE STSTE 1800COLUMBUS, OH 43215Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | debit card services | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2006 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Jun 27, 2001 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 11, 2001 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 18, 1995 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 1995 | 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. |
| Dec 23, 1994 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 13, 1994 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 19, 1994 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 26, 1994 | 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 15, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |