USPTO serial 75239491
NFIB WORKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 31, 1998
- Examiner
- MCNUTT, GEOFF
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
National Federation of Independent Business
Nashville, TN
Other trademarks owned by National Federation of Independent Business
National Federation of Independent Business
Nashville, TN
Other trademarks owned by National Federation of Independent Business
National Federation of Independent Business
Nashville, TN
Other trademarks owned by National Federation of Independent Business
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | association services, namely, promoting the interest of small and independent business owners before federal and state legislative and executive branches of government and the public | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 4, 2009 | 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. |
| May 4, 2009 | 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. |
| May 4, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 8, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 9, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 30, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 5, 2004 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Mar 29, 2004 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Mar 31, 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. |
| Feb 4, 1998 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 28, 1998 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 8, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Jul 1, 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. |
| May 30, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 8, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 2, 1997 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |