USPTO serial 75149367
METRIS DIRECT
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Reg. 2686832Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 11, 2003
- Examiner
- MICHELI, ANGELA M
- Law office
- SCANNING ON DEMAND
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
MINNETONKA, MN
MINNETONKA, MN
Fingerhut Financial Services Corporation
St. Louis Park, MN
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MINNETONKA, MN
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Diane G. Elder
LARRY L SARET MICHAEL BEST & FRIEDRICH LLP180 N STETSON AVE STE 2000CHICAGO, IL 60601UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | marketing the goods and services of others, including telemarketing and distribution of promotional materials; and mailing list services for other businesses | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2002 |
| 036 | financial services, namely, credit card services; and providing extended warranties on consumer products, including electronic equipment, appliances, jewelry and furniture | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2009 | C8.. | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) | — |
| Apr 4, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 29, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 10, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 10, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 2002 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 21, 2002 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 25, 2002 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 25, 2002 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Apr 5, 2002 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 15, 2002 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 10, 2001 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 10, 2001 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 30, 2001 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 30, 2001 | REIN | REINSTATED | — |
| Jun 27, 2001 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Mar 21, 2001 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2001 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 20, 2000 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2000 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 8, 2000 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 26, 1999 | 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. |
| Aug 3, 1999 | 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. |
| Jul 2, 1999 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 25, 1999 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 16, 1999 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 1, 1999 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Aug 7, 1998 | CNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | — |
| May 16, 1998 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| May 15, 1998 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Sep 15, 1997 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Aug 4, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 29, 1997 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |