USPTO serial 75077356
IFA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 22, 1997
- Examiner
- BENMAMAN, ALICE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
International Franchise Association
Washington, DC, US
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International Franchise Association
Washington, DC, US
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International Franchise Association
Washington, DC, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Keith W. Medansky
Keith W. Medansky DLA Piper LLP (US)PO Box 64807CHICAGO, IL 60664-0807UNITED STATESGoods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jul 8, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 2, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 2, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 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. |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 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. |
| Jan 25, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 22, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 16, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 22, 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 29, 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. |
| Mar 28, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 1, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 27, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 4, 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. |
| Oct 4, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 16, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |