USPTO serial 77545320
WAY BLACK WHEN
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Reg. 3796508Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 1, 2010
- Examiner
- SETTLES LEWIS, SHAILA E
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 114
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Silver Spring, MD, US
Silver Spring, MD, US
Silver Spring, MD, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Ann K. Ford
Ann K. Ford DLA Piper LLP (US)500 8th St NWWashington, DC 20004UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment services in the nature of ongoing television programs in the field of black history and culture | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 8, 2021 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Jun 1, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 5, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2017 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 22, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 22, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 8, 2017 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 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. |
| Feb 7, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2016 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 6, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 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. |
| Apr 28, 2010 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 2010 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 27, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 14, 2010 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 2, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 2, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 9, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 9, 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 24, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 24, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 24, 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 24, 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. |
| Dec 30, 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. |
| Dec 10, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 25, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 25, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 20, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 19, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 15, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |