USPTO serial 75131289
PPA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 7, 1997
- Examiner
- BONNET, ODETTE
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Professional Photographers of America, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by Professional Photographers of America, Inc.
Professional Photographers of America, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by Professional Photographers of America, Inc.
Professional Photographers of America, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by Professional Photographers of America, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Edward Richard McMurray
Edward Richard McMurray The Association Law Group LLC202 North Michigan AvenueVilla Park, IL 60181United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | educational services, namely, conducting continuing education classes and training seminars on photography techniques and photography marketing issues, and distributing educational material in connection therewith | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 13, 1996 |
| 042 | association services, namely, promoting the interests of professional photographers | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 13, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 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 17, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 17, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 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 15, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 1, 2020 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Oct 7, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2008 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Oct 29, 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 29, 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 18, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 12, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 5, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Aug 25, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 19, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 1, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 15, 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 21, 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 20, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 24, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 22, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 1996 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Oct 15, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 11, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 3, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |