USPTO serial 74718877
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Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD, US
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD, US
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
North Bethesda, MD, US
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
N. Christopher Norton
N. Christopher Norton ArentFox Schiff LLP1717 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20006-5344United States| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | hotel and motel services; and making hotel and motel reservations for others | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 1989 |
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| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 12, 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. |
| Mar 12, 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 12, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 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. |
| Nov 20, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 12, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 12, 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. |
| Oct 12, 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. |
| Oct 12, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 22, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 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 3, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 10, 2013 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 16, 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. |
| Dec 16, 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. |
| Dec 12, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 11, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 27, 2005 | 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 27, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 15, 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 23, 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 21, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 20, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 15, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 8, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |