USPTO serial 75247298
INDEPENDENT MEANS
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Reg. 2485475Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 4, 2001
- Examiner
- RAUEN, JAMES
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Attorney of record
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Sandra Edelman
Sandra Edelman Dorsey & Whitney LLP51 West 52nd StreetNew York, NY 10019-6119UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | activity kits, namely, packages or boxes containing sets of entertaining reading, exercises, card games, and worksheets, for encouraging and enhancing understanding of business and entrepreneurial concepts and for enhancing self-improvement and independence | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | educational and training services, namely, conducting seminars, classes, conferences and workshops in the field of enhancing and encouraging independence, entrepreneurial activities and economic literacy | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2022 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 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. |
| Mar 9, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 5, 2011 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 6, 2009 | 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 6, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 8, 2007 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2007 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 4, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2005 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 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. |
| May 3, 2001 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 3, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 13, 2001 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 15, 2001 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 5, 2001 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Aug 17, 2000 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 17, 2000 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 8, 2000 | PETR | PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2000 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 17, 2000 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| May 25, 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. |
| Apr 23, 1999 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 12, 1999 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 25, 1999 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 23, 1998 | 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. |
| Mar 27, 1998 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Sep 16, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |