USPTO serial 77310713
THIS AMERICAN LIFE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 1, 2011
- Examiner
- PILARO, MARK F
- 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
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
THIS AMERICAN LIFE PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION
NEW YORK, NY
Other trademarks owned by THIS AMERICAN LIFE PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Sean C. Fifield
Sean C. Fifield Troutman Pepper Locke LLPP.O. Box 1470Church Street StationNew York, NY 10008Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment in the nature of movies featuring stories, monologues, short plays, documentaries, interviews, music and other original works which describe and document contemporary American society | ACTIVE | Apr 23, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 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 9, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 2, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jul 2, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 6, 2020 | 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 6, 2020 | 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 6, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 3, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 1, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2017 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2017 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Dec 6, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 27, 2017 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 15, 2016 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 25, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 16, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 1, 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. |
| Jan 25, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 19, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 11, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 7, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 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. |
| Jun 15, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2010 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 10, 2010 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jun 10, 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. |
| Mar 24, 2010 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 22, 2009 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Dec 14, 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. |
| Jul 7, 2009 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 7, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 11, 2009 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 11, 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. |
| Dec 19, 2008 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 19, 2008 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Apr 15, 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. |
| Mar 26, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 7, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 7, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 12, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 4, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |