USPTO serial 75409923
CENTURYTEL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 2, 1999
- Examiner
- WARD, JOYCE A.
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
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
Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.
Monroe, LA, US
Other trademarks owned by Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.
MONROE, LA, US
CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Denver, CO, US
Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.
Monroe, LA, US
Other trademarks owned by Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.
MONROE, LA, US
Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.
Monroe, LA, US
Other trademarks owned by Century Telephone Enterprises, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Gretchen L. Testerman
Gretchen L. Testerman LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES931 14th StreetLaw DepartmentDenver, CO 80202Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | telephone communication services, electronic transmission of messages and data, voice messaging[, and cellular telephone services] | ACTIVE | May 8, 1998 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 6, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 26, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 20, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 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. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 14, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| Dec 13, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 4, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 29, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 10, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 10, 2011 | 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 10, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 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. |
| Jul 22, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2008 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| May 16, 2008 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| May 16, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 29, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2005 | 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. |
| May 6, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 8, 2005 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Apr 8, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 15AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 AFFIDAVIT FILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2005 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2005 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Dec 8, 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. |
| Nov 6, 1998 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 24, 1998 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 24, 1998 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 23, 1998 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 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. |
| Aug 21, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 29, 1998 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 29, 1998 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |