USPTO serial 77285594
H&R BLOCK EMERALD ADVANCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 11, 2008
- Examiner
- ALT, JILL
- 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
Freeport, GBI, BS
FREEPORT, GBI, BS
FREEPORT, GBI, BS
Kansas City, MO
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Timothy J. Feathers
Timothy J. Feathers STINSON LLP1201 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 2900KANSAS CITY, MO 64106United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | financial services, namely, debit and credit card services, loan financing and financing lines of credit | ACTIVE | Nov 19, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 13, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 31, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 29, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 17, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 23, 2011 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 23, 2011 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 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. |
| Oct 3, 2008 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 2, 2008 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 26, 2008 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 26, 2008 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 24, 2008 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 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. |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| May 27, 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. |
| May 7, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 23, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 23, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 22, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 21, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 21, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 21, 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 23, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 7, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 29, 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. |
| Oct 27, 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. |
| Oct 27, 2007 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Oct 27, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 25, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 27, 2007 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |