USPTO serial 76484589
SIMPLE BENEFITS SOLUTIONS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 5, 2006
- Examiner
- HOLTZ, ALLISON
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Fortis Benefits Insurance Company
Woodbury, MN
Fortis Benefits Insurance Company
Woodbury, MN
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
Toronto, Ontario, CA
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UNION SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
WEST DES MOINES, IA
UNION SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
WEST DES MOINES, IA
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 | Underwriting and administration of life and disability insurance | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2017 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 22, 2017 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 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. |
| Feb 3, 2017 | 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. |
| Feb 2, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 29, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 11, 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 11, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 23, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 5, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 3, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 3, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 29, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 29, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 16, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 5, 2006 | 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. |
| Oct 26, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 20, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 17, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 2, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 13, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 13, 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. |
| Apr 6, 2006 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 5, 2006 | PGEX | PETITION GRANTED - EXTENSION REQUEST FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2006 | PETR | PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 21, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 8, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 7, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 25, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 22, 2005 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Aug 20, 2004 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Apr 23, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 19, 2004 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 19, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 12, 2004 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jan 5, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 5, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 3, 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. |
| Jun 30, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |