USPTO serial 76667324
VCP PROCESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 23, 2010
- Examiner
- ROSSMAN, WILLIAM M
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
Upland, CA
Upland, CA
Upland, CA
REFERRAL INSTITUTE MANAGEMENT, LLC.
SANTA ROSA, CA
Other trademarks owned by REFERRAL INSTITUTE MANAGEMENT, LLC.
Charlotte, NC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Susan A. Smith
Susan A. Smith Ballard Spahr LLP1909 K Street, NW12th FloorWashington, DC 20006-1157Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Educational publications, namely, printed teacher and student materials to educate business people in the field of networking, namely, how to network with individuals for the purpose of promoting business connections and relationships | ACTIVE | Jun 26, 2009 |
| 041 | Conducting seminars to educate business people in the field of networking, namely, how to network with individuals for the purpose of promoting business connections and relationships | ACTIVE | Sep 8, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 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. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 1, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 17, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 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 17, 2021 | 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 11, 2021 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2021 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Feb 10, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 12, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 12, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 2, 2020 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 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 1, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 20, 2018 | 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 20, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 20, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 12, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 10, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 13, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 19, 2010 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 15, 2010 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 15, 2010 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 10, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 10, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 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 23, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 15, 2009 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 15, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 20, 2009 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 20, 2009 | 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. |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 19, 2009 | 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. |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 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 3, 2008 | 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. |
| May 14, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 30, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 29, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 29, 2008 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 29, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 17, 2008 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 17, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 10, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 23, 2007 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Oct 23, 2007 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Oct 11, 2007 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 11, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 11, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 31, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 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. |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 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. |
| Feb 28, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 24, 2006 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Oct 18, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |