USPTO serial 75051011
GENERATIONS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 16, 1997
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Van Kampen American Capital Distributors, Inc.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Van Kampen American Capital Distributors, Inc.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Van Kampen American Capital Distributors, Inc.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Houston, TX
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
New York, NY
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mark J. Liss
Mark J. Liss Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.Two Prudential Plaza, 180 N. Stetson AveSuite 4900Chicago, IL 60601Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | underwriting and distribution of variable annuities | ACTIVE | Jan 23, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 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 22, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 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 25, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 27, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 27, 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. |
| Dec 27, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 23, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 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. |
| Jun 23, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 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 29, 2017 | 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 29, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 8, 2010 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 8, 2010 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 15, 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. |
| Nov 15, 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. |
| Nov 9, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 12, 2004 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 3, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 3, 2003 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 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. |
| Sep 23, 1997 | 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. |
| Aug 22, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 30, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 23, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 16, 1997 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 14, 1997 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 5, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 7, 1997 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 25, 1997 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 1996 | 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 6, 1996 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 11, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 3, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 2, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 2, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |