USPTO serial 74675602
FOUR BITS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 3, 1997
- Examiner
- BILLINGS, JESSIE W
- Law office
- SCANNING ON DEMAND
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
FINANCIAL LITERACY CENTER, INC.
KALAMAZOO, MI
ALBANY, NY
International Health Awareness Center, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
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FINANCIAL LITERACY CENTER, INC.
ALBANY, NY
International Health Awareness Center, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
Other trademarks owned by International Health Awareness Center, Inc.
International Health Awareness Center, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
Other trademarks owned by International Health Awareness Center, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
ROBERT E HESLIN
ROBERT E HESLIN HESLIN ROTHENBERG FARLEY & MESITIP.C.5 COLUMBIA CIRALBANY, NY 12203-5160UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | publishing of a four page newsletter for others providing discussion and advice relating to consumer financial issues; e.g., investment planning, debt reduction, and other miscellaneous issues | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | May 9, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2020 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Dec 14, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Aug 30, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 9, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 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. |
| Apr 14, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 3, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 27, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 28, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 10, 1996 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Jun 18, 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. |
| May 17, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 2, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 29, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 26, 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. |
| Oct 16, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |