USPTO serial 77465820
FRIEND FINDER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 12, 2013
- Examiner
- LOVELACE, JAMES B
- 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
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
Delray Beach, FL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
David L. Sigalow
David L. Sigalow Allen, Dyer, Doppelt & Gilchrist, P.A.255 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1401Orlando, FL 32801UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning social networking, virtual communities, dating and relationships, and topics of general interest; providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning social networking, virtual communities, dating and relationships, and topics of general interest | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Entertainment and educational services, namely, providing websites featuring photographic, audio, video and text presentations, blogs and on-line magazines appealing to individuals interested in social networking, virtual communities, dating and relationships | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Computer services, namely, interactive hosting services which allow the user to upload, download, stream, tag, publish, search, sort, access, share and exchange their own content, text, images, personal information and messages; computer services, namely, creating and maintaining on-line communities for users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking | ACTIVE | — |
| 045 | On-line social networking services and dating services; providing an on-line computer database in the fields of social networking, dating and relationships | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 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. |
| Aug 16, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 28, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 12, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 8, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 8, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 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. |
| Jun 8, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2019 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2019 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 29, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 22, 2019 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 23, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 12, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 29, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 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 10, 2013 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2013 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 9, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 20, 2012 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 13, 2012 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 12, 2012 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 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 28, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 25, 2012 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 7, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 2012 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 4, 2012 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 29, 2011 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Sep 20, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2011 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Sep 16, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2011 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Sep 16, 2011 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Sep 16, 2011 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 1, 2011 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Aug 1, 2011 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Jun 29, 2011 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 31, 2011 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Jan 31, 2011 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Dec 29, 2010 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 19, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 18, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 29, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 29, 2009 | 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. |
| Oct 6, 2009 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 3, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 28, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 27, 2009 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 9, 2009 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 11, 2008 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 11, 2008 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 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. |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 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. |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 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 4, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 8, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |