USPTO serial 76714819
VFE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 15, 2015
- Examiner
- GILLES, DEBORAH LYNN MEINERS
- 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
National Federation of Independent Business
Nashville, TN, US
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National Federation of Independent Business
Nashville, TN, US
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National Federation of Independent Business
Nashville, TN, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Matthew C. Cox
Matthew C. Cox HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP511 UNION STREETSUITE 2700NASHVILLE, TN 37219Goods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 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 27, 2026 | 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 27, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 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, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 10, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 1, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2015 | 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 13, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 12, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 12, 2015 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2015 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2015 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 23, 2015 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 23, 2015 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2015 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-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. |
| Apr 23, 2015 | CNFR | SU - 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. |
| Apr 9, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 9, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 6, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2015 | 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 4, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 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 3, 2014 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Sep 15, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 15, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 15, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 15, 2014 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 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 29, 2014 | 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. |
| Apr 9, 2014 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 22, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 21, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 21, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2014 | 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 27, 2014 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 27, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 20, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 16, 2013 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Oct 15, 2013 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Oct 8, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 31, 2013 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Aug 27, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |