USPTO serial 76196287
HOW TO BE IN BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF NOT BY YOURSELF
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Reg. 2944226Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 26, 2005
- Examiner
- SOUDERS, MICHAEL J
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
International Franchise Association
Washington, DC
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International Franchise Association
Washington, DC
Other trademarks owned by International Franchise Association
International Franchise Association
Washington, DC
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Keith W. Medansky
Keith W. Medansky DLA Piper LLP (US)P.O. Box 64807CHICAGO, IL 60664-0807UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Providing information concerning the purchase or establishment of franchises | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 23, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 5, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 26, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 29, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 19, 2004 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 15, 2004 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 14, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 14, 2004 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 9, 2004 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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 7, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 7, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 9, 2004 | 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. |
| Sep 30, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 29, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 6, 2003 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 2, 2003 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2003 | 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. |
| Jun 7, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 28, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 22, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 22, 2002 | 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. |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 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. |
| Jul 10, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 8, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 30, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 26, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 17, 2001 | 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. |
| May 2, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |