USPTO serial 75358175
WORLDRATE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 1, 1999
- Examiner
- REIHNER, DAVID
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
IRVING, TX
Excel Telecommunications, Inc.
Carrollton, TX
SOUTHFIELD, MI
IRVING, TX
Excel Telecommunications, Inc.
Dallas, TX
Excel Telecommunications, Inc.
Dallas, TX
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael R. Justus
Michael R. Justus Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP2900 K Street, N.W.North Tower, Suite 200Washington, DC 20007-5118Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | telephone communication long distance services | ACTIVE | Aug 31, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 9, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND 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. |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 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. |
| Apr 23, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 21, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 6, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 11, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 4, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 17, 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. |
| Jun 17, 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. |
| Jun 3, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 29, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 22, 2006 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 22, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2005 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 1, 2005 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 30, 2005 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 30, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 29, 2005 | 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 29, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 1, 1999 | 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. |
| Mar 23, 1999 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 11, 1999 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 11, 1999 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 11, 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. |
| May 19, 1998 | 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 17, 1998 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 19, 1998 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 17, 1998 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 9, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |