USPTO serial 77007252
MLF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 4, 2011
- Examiner
- ORTIGA PALMER, RAMONA
- 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
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda, MD
BETHESDA, MD
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
BETHESDA, MD
Bethesda, MD
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
David C. Lee
David C. Lee AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP2001 K Street N.W.WASHINGTON, DC 20006United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Life insurance services in the nature of life insurance settlement services | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 12, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 12, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 12, 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. |
| May 12, 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. |
| May 11, 2021 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 9, 2021 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 9, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 28, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 23, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 28, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2011 | 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 30, 2010 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2010 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 17, 2010 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 19, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 9, 2010 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 1, 2010 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 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. |
| Oct 21, 2009 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 15, 2009 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| May 19, 2009 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 19, 2009 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| May 19, 2009 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| May 1, 2009 | INCE | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR EXTENSION REQUEST | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 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. |
| Oct 17, 2008 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 17, 2008 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 15, 2008 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2008 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2008 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 15, 2008 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2007 | 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 29, 2007 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 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. |
| Jul 4, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 7, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 7, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 7, 2007 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 4, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 4, 2007 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 4, 2007 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 16, 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 15, 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 14, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 28, 2006 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 21, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 10, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 10, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 3, 2006 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Oct 2, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |