USPTO serial 75976717
DIRECT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 3, 1998
- Examiner
- BECK, LORETTA
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
PRIMEDIA BUSINESS MAGAZINES & MEDIA, INC.
OVERLAND PARK, KS
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NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
Rockville, MD
Stamford, CT
Stamford, CT
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Amanda Penick
Amanda Penick Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP312 Walnut StreetSuite 1800Cincinnati, OH 45202Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | providing business information services in the field of direct marketing management through online magazines, searchable directories, databases, archives and interactive communications forums | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2021 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 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 10, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 13, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 10, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 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 24, 2008 | 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 14, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 9, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 4, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 14, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 19, 2006 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 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, 2006 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 9, 2004 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 17, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 20, 2004 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 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 4, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 3, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 29, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 29, 1997 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 9, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 8, 1997 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 1, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 30, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 24, 1996 | 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. |
| Jun 20, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 18, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |