USPTO serial 76494127
THE POWER TO MAKE IT BETTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 31, 2006
- Examiner
- KOVALSKY, LAURA G
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 110
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Owner
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Matthew R. Mills
Matthew R. Mills ArentFox Schiff LLP1717 K St., NWWashington, DC 20006United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed materials, namely, [books,] newsletters, [bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, employment guides and magazines] promoting the interests of mature individuals and in the fields of retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, [finance,] health, [insurance,] medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships[; and posters] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 025 | [Clothing, namely, shirts, sweatshirts] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 035 | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of mature individuals[; promoting the sale of goods and services of others through incentive award programs; referrals in the fields of adoptions, camps, caregiving, childcare, education, medical services, eldercare, employment, assisted care facilities, legal assistance, finance, business, insurance, real estate, travel, health products and services and elder assistance; promoting the goods and services of others through the distribution of discount cards and the participation of membership programs; promoting public awareness of the need for advocacy for mature individuals, retirees and those caring for mature individuals and retirees; and online ordering services in the fields of books, educational material, and health and medical products] | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | [Charitable fundraising services; providing information and consulting in the fields of finance, insurance and real estate; money management and investment advisory services; administration of automobile, group health and homeowner's insurance programs; and credit card services] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | Providing online magazines and newsletters promoting the interests of mature individuals and in the fields of retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, [finance,] health, [insurance,] medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships; Education and training services, namely, arranging and conducting classes[, online classes, seminars, conferences, workshops and community volunteer programs] in the fields of [caregiving, childcare, education, medical services,] eldercare, [employment, assisted care facilities, legal assistance, finance, business, insurance, real estate, travel, elder assistance, retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, finance,] health, aging, family relationships, consumer issues, economic security, [work,] and independent living; the distribution of course materials in connection therewith | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | [Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software used to access, sort, display and manage databases in the fields of mature individuals, retirement, mature or retired lifestyles, finance, health, insurance, medicine, travel, volunteer activities, aging and family relationships; and consultation services in the field of law] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 044 | [Health counseling services provided via telephone; providing medical information by means of telephone prerecorded messages; and providing medical information via websites on computer networks] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2017 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 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. |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 9, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 31, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 27, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2013 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 19, 2013 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| May 19, 2013 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| May 19, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2010 | 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 16, 2010 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 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. |
| Sep 25, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 22, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 18, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 7, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 8, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 8, 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. |
| Jun 13, 2006 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 13, 2006 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 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. |
| Dec 14, 2005 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 14, 2005 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 14, 2005 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 14, 2005 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 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. |
| Dec 14, 2004 | 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 21, 2004 | 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. |
| Sep 1, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 6, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 6, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 30, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 30, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 26, 2004 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 26, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 26, 2004 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2004 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 8, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 5, 2004 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2004 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 10, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Aug 9, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |