USPTO serial 77242656
MAXIMUM DIFFERENCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 30, 2008
- Examiner
- ALLEN, BENJAMIN
- 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
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Columbus, GA
Other trademarks owned by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Columbus, GA
Other trademarks owned by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Columbus, GA
Other trademarks owned by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
COLUMBUS, GA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mark A. Paskar
Mark A. Paskar BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP211 North Broadway, Suite 3600St. Louis, MO 63102UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Insurance underwriting services in the field of health | ACTIVE | Aug 1, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 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. |
| Dec 10, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 23, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 19, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Dec 19, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 21, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 26, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2008 | UNDN | UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - NO ACTION TAKEN | — |
| Sep 30, 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. |
| Aug 26, 2008 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 26, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 18, 2008 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 6, 2008 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 6, 2008 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 24, 2008 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 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. |
| Feb 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. |
| Dec 4, 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. |
| Nov 14, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 25, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 24, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 3, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |