USPTO serial 75750687
CREDIT FIRST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 21, 2001
- Examiner
- KOVALSKY, LAURA G
- 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
BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC
Bloomingdale, IL
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BRIDGESTONE RETAIL OPERATIONS, LLC
Nashville, IL
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Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc.
Akron, OH
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Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc.
Akron, OH
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Bridgestone/Firestone Research, Inc.
Akron, OH
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Dayna M Frenkel
Dayna M Frenkel Bridgestone Americas, Inc.200 4th Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37201UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | BANKING SERVICES, NAMELY, CREDIT CARD SERVICES | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 1999 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 12, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 2, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 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. |
| Feb 2, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 21, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 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. |
| Jan 16, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 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 18, 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 15, 2011 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 2010 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 18, 2007 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 13, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 18, 2007 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| May 18, 2007 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 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 12, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 12, 2006 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 21, 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. |
| Apr 25, 2001 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 18, 2001 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 27, 2001 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 18, 2001 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 9, 2000 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 9, 2000 | 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. |
| Feb 15, 2000 | 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. |
| Jan 14, 2000 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 16, 1999 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 14, 1999 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 6, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |