USPTO serial 74648765
TAKE CHARGE AMERICA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 8, 1996
- Examiner
- LUTHEY, LYNN A
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Credit Counselors of America, Inc.
Bozeman, MT
Other trademarks owned by Credit Counselors of America, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ
Credit Counselors of America, Inc.
Bozeman, MT
Other trademarks owned by Credit Counselors of America, Inc.
Credit Counselors of America, Inc.
PHOENIX, MT
Other trademarks owned by Credit Counselors of America, Inc.
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | newsletters and flyers in the fields of food and health, insurance, transportation, housing, vacations, clothing, personal finance, and vehicle and home repair and maintenance | ACTIVE | Jan 15, 1992 |
| 041 | educational services, namely, conducting classes, individual training, and seminars in the field of financial planning, and cash and debt management | ACTIVE | Jan 15, 1992 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 7, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 7, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Dec 15, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 17, 2007 | 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, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jan 8, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 27, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 29, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 6, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 3, 1997 | PINT | REPRINTING REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE | — |
| Jan 9, 1997 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Oct 8, 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. |
| Jul 16, 1996 | 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. |
| Jun 14, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 26, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 23, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 27, 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. |
| Aug 31, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |