USPTO serial 76378187
THE DFS GROUP
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 25, 2007
- Examiner
- YONTEF, DAVID ERIC
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 105
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
DELUXE ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS, INC.
SHOREVIEW, MN
Other trademarks owned by DELUXE ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS, INC.
DELUXE ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS, INC.
SHOREVIEW, MN
Other trademarks owned by DELUXE ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS, INC.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Todd C. Wylie
Heather J. Kliebenstein Merchant & Gould P.C.P.O. Box 2910Minneapolis, MN 55402-0910UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Wholesale mail order catalog and wholesale distributorship services featuring personalized business products, namely, business forms, checks, stationery, folders, advertising, mail, and shipping labels, pricing guns, tags, gift certificates, coupons, self-inking stamps, greeting cards, calendars, business cards, postcards, note cards, calculators, organizers, tags, report covers, litter bags, floor mats, portable registers, binding machines and accessories; wholesale mail order catalog and wholesale distributorship services featuring personalized promotional products, namely, pens, pencils, key tags, picture frames, magnets, can holders, letter slitters, mouse pads, clocks, tote bags, screwdrivers, mugs, frequent buyer cars, doorknob hangers; wholesale dealership services featuring personalized business forms and supplies | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2002 |
| 040 | Custom printing services, namely, customized printing for businesses of forms, stationery and documents | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 4, 2001 |
| 042 | Graphic art design services for businesses | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 4, 2001 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2018 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Dec 25, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2015 | 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 23, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 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. |
| Aug 22, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 26, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 12, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 25, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 25, 2007 | 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 21, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 20, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 28, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 30, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 26, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 7, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 21, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 21, 2006 | 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. |
| Oct 25, 2006 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 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 11, 2006 | 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 28, 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. |
| Mar 28, 2006 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 22, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 22, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 17, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 15, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 15, 2006 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 15, 2006 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2006 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2006 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 10, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 10, 2006 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 10, 2006 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 27, 2006 | GRML | CORRESPONDENCE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 27, 2006 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 27, 2006 | 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. |
| Sep 1, 2005 | 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. |
| Sep 1, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 2005 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Jul 27, 2005 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Jul 6, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 24, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 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. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 28, 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. |
| Dec 26, 2004 | CNRT | 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. |
| Dec 6, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 6, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 6, 2004 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 29, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 29, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2004 | EAAU | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 24, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 24, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 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. |
| Apr 30, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 30, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 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 28, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 17, 2003 | REIN | REINSTATED | — |
| May 2, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 24, 2003 | ABN2 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| Dec 30, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 21, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 29, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |