USPTO serial 75224031
TAX CHOICE
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Reg. 2215191Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 29, 1998
- Examiner
- —
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY
Winston-Salem, NC
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY
Winston-Salem, NC
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY
Winston-Salem, NC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Brian M. Davis
Brian M. Davis Virtual Law Partners, LLP5960 Fairview RoadSuite 400Charlotte, NC 28210Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | electronic payment, namely, electronic processing and transmission of tax payment data via telephone and computers; electronic funds transfer | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2021 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Dec 29, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 3, 2010 | 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. |
| May 3, 2010 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 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. |
| Mar 21, 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. |
| Mar 14, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 12, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 4, 2004 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 8, 2004 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 29, 1999 | C.7C | NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Aug 30, 1999 | RRPR | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION | — |
| Aug 2, 1999 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Apr 1, 1999 | C.7F | REQUEST FOR NEW CERTIFICATE FILED | — |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 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. |
| Oct 28, 1998 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 27, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 20, 1998 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 2, 1998 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 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 12, 1998 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 9, 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. |
| Nov 7, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 8, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 26, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 14, 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. |
| Jul 5, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |