USPTO serial 77391608
EXCUSE FREE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 27, 2011
- Examiner
- VERHOSEK, WILLIAM T
- Law office
- PETITIONS OFFICE
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Gregory N. Weisman
Gregory N. Weisman Ritholz Levy Sanders Chidekel & Fields LLP235 Park Avenue South, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10003UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Instructional and teaching materials, namely, newsletters, brochures, manuals and articles in the fields of self-help and business | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2008 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, training and seminars in the fields of self-help and business and the distribution of course materials in connection therewith | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2008 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2018 | C8.. | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) | — |
| Sep 27, 2016 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 9, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 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. |
| Aug 26, 2011 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 25, 2011 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Aug 25, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 24, 2011 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 24, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 23, 2011 | PPAR | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 23, 2011 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 16, 2011 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 10, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 10, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Apr 5, 2011 | CNFR | SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Apr 1, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 1, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 28, 2011 | 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 28, 2010 | 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. |
| Sep 28, 2010 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 2010 | 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 27, 2010 | 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 27, 2010 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Sep 27, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 24, 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. |
| Sep 22, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 21, 2010 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Sep 16, 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 25, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 24, 2010 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 17, 2010 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Mar 17, 2010 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Mar 17, 2010 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 16, 2010 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2009 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 8, 2009 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Mar 31, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 31, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 11, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 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. |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 4, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 19, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 19, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 19, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 19, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 12, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |