USPTO serial 74537547
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 16, 1996
- Examiner
- MANI, LALITHA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
International Franchise Association
Washington, DC, US
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International Franchise Association
Washington, DC, US
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International Franchise Association
Washington, DC, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Keith W. Medansky
Keith W. Medansky DLA Piper LLP (US)444 West Lake Street, Suite 900CHICAGO, IL 60606United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | indicating membership in applicant's organization which is a franchise industry organization | ACTIVE | Feb 19, 1960 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 18, 2026 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD 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. |
| May 18, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 5, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 11, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 11, 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. |
| Apr 11, 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. |
| Apr 7, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 28, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 18, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 29, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 29, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 28, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 15, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 16, 1996 | 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, 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. |
| Oct 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. |
| Sep 22, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 24, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 10, 1995 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jul 10, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 28, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 12, 1995 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 14, 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. |
| Nov 28, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |