USPTO serial 76419795
GUIDESTAR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 21, 2004
- Examiner
- LEE, DOUGLAS
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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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Owner
Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg, VA
WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Williamsburg, VA
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Eric J. Hanson
Eric J. Hanson Polsinelli PCPO Box 140310Kansas City, MO 64114-0310United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 039 | Electronic storage of data concerning tax-exempt organizations and charitable organizations | ACTIVE | Sep 18, 1999 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 27, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 21, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 7, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 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 7, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 19, 2013 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 14, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 21, 2009 | 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. |
| Oct 21, 2009 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 19, 2009 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 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. |
| Jul 1, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 25, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 28, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 25, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 25, 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. |
| May 25, 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. |
| Nov 25, 2003 | 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. |
| Sep 2, 2003 | 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. |
| Aug 13, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 28, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 27, 2003 | 1.BA | Sec. 1(B) CLAIM ADDED | — |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 1.AD | SEC. 1(A) CLAIM DELETED | — |
| Apr 21, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 21, 2003 | 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. |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Oct 8, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 24, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |