USPTO serial 75096541
GUIDESTAR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 22, 1997
- Examiner
- BILLINGS, JESSIE W
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 103
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Owner
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, US
Williamsburg, VA, US
Williamsburg, VA, US
Williamsburg, VA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Eric J. Hanson
Eric J. Hanson Polsinelli PCPO Box 140310Kansas City, MO 64114-0310United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ compact discs featuring a directory of charitable organizations ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 3, 1996 |
| 016 | [ written reports on charitable organizations ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jun 24, 1996 |
| 042 | providing information in the field of charitable organizations via a global computer network | ACTIVE | Oct 16, 1996 |
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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 | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 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. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 20, 2016 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 20, 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. |
| Aug 20, 2016 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Aug 20, 2016 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 20, 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. |
| Oct 20, 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. |
| Oct 20, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 26, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 8, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 13, 2003 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 5, 2003 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 5, 2003 | PR23 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Aug 26, 2003 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jun 18, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2003 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 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. |
| Jun 2, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 31, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 16, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 16, 1997 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 17, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 17, 1997 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 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. |
| Jan 14, 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. |
| Dec 13, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 31, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 30, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 28, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |