USPTO serial 76269928
THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR THE LONG TERM
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Reg. 2712750Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 6, 2003
- Examiner
- AXILBUND, MELVIN
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
American Funds Distributors, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
AMERICAN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
LOS ANGELES, CA
American Funds Distributors, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
American Funds Distributors, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Rachel V. Nass
333 South Hope St.. 55th FloorAttn: Legal DepartmentLos Angeles, CA 90071Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | FINANCIAL SERVICES, NAMELY FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION; INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADVICE; MUTUAL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, DISTRIBUTION AND INVESTOR RECORDKEEPING; ANNUITY SERVICES, NAMELY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES; FIDUCIARY SERVICES, NAMELY SERVING AS TRUSTEE FOR DIRECTED AND DISCRETIONARY TRUST ACCOUNTS; ESTATE PLANNING; AND ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLANS AND RECORDKEEPING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2001 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2023 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| May 6, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 14, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 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 14, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 9, 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. |
| Oct 9, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 25, 2018 | 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. |
| Oct 25, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 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 15, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 15, 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. |
| May 15, 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. |
| May 14, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 19, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 25, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 23, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 16, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 6, 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. |
| Sep 25, 2002 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 20, 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 31, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 1, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 4, 2002 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 14, 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. |
| Aug 9, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 6, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |