USPTO serial 76220706
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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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National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Evanston, IL
Other trademarks owned by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Evanston, IL
Other trademarks owned by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Evanston, IL
Other trademarks owned by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 1965 |
| 041 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, CONDUCTING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND ISSUING MONETARY AWARDS, ALL OF WHICH PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO STUDENTS TO DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 1965 |
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| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 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. |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 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 30, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 4, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 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. |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 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 13, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 29, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 23, 2008 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 17, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 14, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 10, 2008 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 4, 2003 | 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 12, 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. |
| Oct 23, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 26, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 31, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 31, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 30, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 4, 2002 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 30, 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. |
| Jul 17, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |