USPTO serial 76289588
DCP
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 21, 2006
- Examiner
- CARTY, GEORGIA
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Fortis Benefits Insurance Company
Woodbury, MN, US
Fortis Benefits Insurance Company
Woodbury, MN, US
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
Toronto, Ontario, CA
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Fortis Benefits Insurance Company
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Douglas R. Wolf
Douglas R. Wolf Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.600 Atlantic AvenueBoston, MA 02210UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Insurance Services, Namely, Claims Administration and Processing | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jun 20, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | โ |
| Feb 21, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | โ |
| Aug 22, 2017 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | โ |
| Aug 22, 2017 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | โ |
| Apr 11, 2016 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action โ 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 11, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | โ |
| Apr 7, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | โ |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 7, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | โ |
| Mar 23, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | โ |
| Feb 1, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | โ |
| Feb 21, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | โ |
| Feb 11, 2015 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | โ |
| Feb 11, 2015 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | โ |
| Apr 3, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | โ |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Apr 3, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | โ |
| Feb 20, 2012 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | โ |
| Apr 16, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | โ |
| Feb 21, 2006 | R.SR | REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER | Your mark is registered on the Supplemental Register, which is available for marks that are not yet distinctive enough for the Principal Register but can still identify a source. Protection is more limited than Principal Register registration but can later support a Principal Register application. |
| Jan 10, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | โ |
| Jan 6, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | โ |
| Jan 3, 2006 | CNSR | ALLOWED SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | โ |
| Nov 22, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | โ |
| Nov 16, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | โ |
| Nov 16, 2005 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action โ 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. |
| May 16, 2005 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 13, 2005 | CNFR | SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Apr 19, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | โ |
| Mar 1, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | โ |
| Mar 1, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | โ | |
| Sep 1, 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. |
| Aug 31, 2004 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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 4, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | โ |
| Aug 2, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | โ |
| Aug 2, 2004 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | โ |
| Jul 16, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | โ |
| Jul 7, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | โ |
| Jul 7, 2004 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | โ |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 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. |
| Jul 7, 2004 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 23, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | โ |
| Apr 19, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | โ | |
| Feb 24, 2004 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | โ |
| Feb 10, 2004 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | โ |
| Feb 10, 2004 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Sep 4, 2003 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | โ |
| Aug 14, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | โ | |
| Aug 4, 2003 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | โ |
| May 4, 2003 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | โ |
| Feb 10, 2003 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | โ |
| Feb 10, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | โ | |
| Sep 11, 2002 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | โ |
| Aug 15, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | โ | |
| Aug 12, 2002 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | โ |
| Feb 12, 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 โ usually six months from the notice date. |
| Nov 20, 2001 | 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 31, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | โ |
| Sep 7, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | โ |
| Sep 6, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | โ |