USPTO serial 74578951
KNIGHTS INN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 19, 1996
- Examiner
- KREBS, CATHERINE K.
- 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
CENDANT FINANCE HOLDING COMPANY LLC
PARSIPPANY, NJ, US
Other trademarks owned by CENDANT FINANCE HOLDING COMPANY LLC
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Cleveland, OH, US
RED LION HOTELS FRANCHISING, INC.
Newton, MA, US
Cleveland, OH, US
Cleveland, OH, US
SONESTA RL HOTELS FRANCHISING INC.
Newton, MA, US
Other trademarks owned by SONESTA RL HOTELS FRANCHISING INC.
Knights Franchise Systems, Inc.
PARSIPPANY, NJ, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Karen S. Wilshinsky
Karen S. Wilshinsky MCLAUGHLIN & WILSHINSKY, P.C.1270 Avenue of the Americas, 7th FloorNew York, NY 10020United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | business management consulting services with regard to the operation of inns and motels and franchising services-providing technical assistance in the establishment and operation of inns and motels | ACTIVE | Sep 21, 1991 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 14, 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. |
| Apr 14, 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. |
| Apr 14, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 29, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 29, 2023 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Oct 29, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 29, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 29, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2022 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jul 28, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 25, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2021 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Aug 25, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 7, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 7, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 7, 2021 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jul 7, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 7, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 4, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2020 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Dec 4, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Apr 17, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 11, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 6, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 6, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2019 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 12, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 31, 2018 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| May 31, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Mar 1, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 16, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 26, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 28, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2009 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2009 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 28, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2006 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 25, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 9, 2006 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 14, 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. |
| Jul 14, 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. |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2001 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 19, 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. |
| Dec 26, 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. |
| Nov 24, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 11, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 18, 1995 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 6, 1995 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 1, 1995 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 6, 1995 | 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. |
| Feb 22, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |