USPTO serial 77186274
NAPBS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 4, 2008
- Examiner
- BRADLEY, EVELYN
- 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
National Association of Professional Background Screeners, Inc.
Morrisville, NC
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National Association of Professional Background Screeners, Inc.
Morrisville, NC
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National Association of Professional Background Screeners, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND SCREENING ASSOCIATION, INC.
RALEIGH, NC
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Erik M. Pelton
Erik M. Pelton ERIK M. PELTON & ASSOCIATES, PLLCPO BOX 100637ARLINGTON, VA 22210-3637UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of employment and background screening companies, professionals, and industry regarding ethical business practices, compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and fostering awareness of issues related to consumer protection and privacy rights in the employment and background screening industry | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 22, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2017 | 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 22, 2017 | 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 18, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 23, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 29, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 11, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 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. |
| Dec 3, 2007 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 3, 2007 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 28, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 14, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 14, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 11, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 11, 2007 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 11, 2007 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2007 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2007 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 3, 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 8, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 8, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 8, 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. |
| Aug 31, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 25, 2007 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| May 24, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |