USPTO serial 75463886
PRINCIPAL ADVANTAGE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 21, 2006
- Examiner
- WILLISTON, JENNIFER LYNN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DES MOINES, IA, US
Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company
Des Moines, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DES MOINES, IA, US
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
DES MOINES, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company
Des Moines, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Richard B. Biagi
Richard B. Biagi NEAL & MCDEVITT, LLC2801 Lakeside Drive, Suite 201Bannockburn, IL 60015United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Life, [ health, ] accident and casualty insurance underwriting and brokerage services, investment management services, underwriting, administering and managing annuities, mutual funds, pensions and income programs for others, registered investment advisory services and management of securities and securities brokerage services | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 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. |
| Mar 27, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 14, 2021 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 27, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 21, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 18, 2015 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 21, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 19, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 19, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 2, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 2, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 18, 2012 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 2012 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jun 15, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 13, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 17, 2011 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 5, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 21, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 1, 2006 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 13, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 12, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 4, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 25, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 25, 2006 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 5, 2006 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 5, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 5, 2006 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Sep 5, 2006 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 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. |
| Dec 13, 2005 | 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 23, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 1, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 20, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 14, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 11, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 31, 2005 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Mar 16, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 3, 2004 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Mar 10, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 26, 1999 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| May 21, 1999 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 1999 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Nov 16, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 2, 1998 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 30, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |