USPTO serial 77003936
AFIM
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 28, 2009
- Examiner
- SMIGA, HOWARD
- 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
Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC
Sewickley, PA
Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC
Sewickley, PA
Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC
Sewickley, PA
CANNON FINANCIAL INSTITUTE, INC.
Athens, GA
Pittsburgh, PA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Scott A. Horstemeyer
Scott A. Horstemeyer Thomas | Horstemeyer, LLP3200 Windy Hill Road, SESuite 1600EAtlanta, GA 30339Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Financial services, estate-planning, estate trust management, wealth management, fiduciary representatives, and administration of employee benefit plans | ACTIVE | Nov 1, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 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. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 24, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 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 24, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2019 | 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 11, 2019 | 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. |
| Jan 28, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 16, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 15, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 22, 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. |
| Mar 22, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 7, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 9, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 6, 2017 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jul 5, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 21, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 6, 2016 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Dec 21, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 14, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 13, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 16, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 4, 2009 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Dec 4, 2009 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 4, 2009 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 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. |
| Jun 22, 2009 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 8, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 8, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 8, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 14, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 14, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 14, 2009 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 18, 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. |
| Aug 26, 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. |
| Aug 6, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 23, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 23, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 1, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 26, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 26, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 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. |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 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. |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 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. |
| Dec 3, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 3, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 3, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 24, 2007 | 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. |
| Sep 26, 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. |
| Sep 25, 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. |
| Sep 8, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 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 20, 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 16, 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 12, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 27, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |