USPTO serial 76559254
PREFERRED FLEX
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Reg. 3352811Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 11, 2007
- Examiner
- LUKEN, BONNIE
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 107
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Emily G. Branum
Emily Branum Balch & Bingham LLPSuite 15001901 Sixth Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35233Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Financial and financially related services, namely, administration in connection with health flexible spending accounts | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2018 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Dec 20, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 20, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 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 6, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 6, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 5, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 25, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 11, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2007 | 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. |
| Aug 30, 2007 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 6, 2007 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Aug 6, 2007 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Aug 6, 2007 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2007 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2007 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | 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. |
| Feb 1, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2007 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 10, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 10, 2006 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 18, 2006 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Jul 18, 2006 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Jul 18, 2006 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2006 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 5, 2006 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 10, 2006 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 12, 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. |
| Apr 19, 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. |
| Mar 30, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 21, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 18, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 13, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 5, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 28, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 28, 2004 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 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. |
| Jun 24, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 5, 2003 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |