USPTO serial 74517497
LEAVE IT BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 29, 1995
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
CLAUDE W. & DOLLY AHRENS FOUNDATION, THE
Grinnell, IA, US
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CLAUDE W. & DOLLY AHRENS FOUNDATION, THE
Grinnell, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by CLAUDE W. & DOLLY AHRENS FOUNDATION, THE
CLAUDE W. & DOLLY AHRENS FOUNDATION, THE
Grinnell, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by CLAUDE W. & DOLLY AHRENS FOUNDATION, THE
CLAUDE W. AND DOLLY AHRENS FOUNDATION CORPORATION, THE
GRINNELL, IA, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Wendy K. Marsh
Wendy K. Marsh Nyemaster Goode, P.C.700 Walnut StreetSuite 1600DES MOINES, IA 50309Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | charitable services, namely funding special projects to benefit the greater Grinnell, Iowa area and support parks and recreation nationwide | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Aug 18, 1994 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 2014 | 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. |
| Sep 14, 2014 | 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. |
| Sep 14, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 2, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 12, 2005 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 12, 2005 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2000 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 29, 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. |
| Jun 6, 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. |
| May 5, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 9, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 9, 1995 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 22, 1994 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 14, 1994 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 24, 1994 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Sep 13, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |