USPTO serial 77565110
GAY.COM
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Reg. 4102685Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 21, 2012
- Examiner
- HACK, ANDREA R
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jason A. Fischer
Jason A. Fischer Fischer Law, P.L.2 South Biscayne Blvd.Suite 2600Miami, FL 33131Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | Providing message sending, receiving and forwarding; providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages in the field of general interest and concerning a wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; Providing on-line listservers for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topics of general interest and concerning a wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; transmission of messages over electronic media; transmission of short messages; electronic transmission of mail and messages; computer-aided transmission of messages; providing e-mail services; providing e-mail and instant messaging services; secure e-mail services; providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users concerning a wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; providing an on-line electronic bulletin board for transmission of messages among computer users in the field of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender information | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2008 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting informal on-line programs in the fields of dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism and printable materials distributed therewith; publication of text and graphic works of others on-line featuring information on dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring a wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; on-line publication of newsletters and magazines featuring a wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; educational and entertainment services, namely, a continuing program about dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism accessible by radio, television, satellite, audio, video and computer networks; entertainment in the nature of on-going television programs in the field of issues of interest to gay, lesbian and bi-sexual adults, including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; entertainment in the nature of a series of periodic special shows featuring topics of interest to gay, lesbian and bi-sexual adults, including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism broadcast over television, satellite, audio, and electronic media; entertainment services, namely, providing web casts featuring topics of interest to gay, lesbian and bi-sexual adults, including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism; entertainment services, namely, an on-going series featuring topics of interest to gay, lesbian and bi-sexual adults featuring a wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism provided through television, cable television, web casts and radio broadcasts; entertainment services, namely, providing online photographic presentations featuring a wide variety of topics including dating, entertainment, style, travel, sports, pets, local scene, sex, parties, events, news, art, culture, bar life, pride, health, lifestyle, music, shopping, famous personalities, non-profits and activism | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2008 |
| 042 | Computer services in the nature of customized web pages featuring user-defined information, personal profiles and information | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2008 |
| 045 | Internet based social networking, introduction, and dating services; web site services featuring on-line dating clubs; computer dating services; on-line social networking services; providing on-line information in the field of spirituality, self-help, and personal empowerment subject matters; web site services featuring on-line dating clubs; conducting online personal lifestyle performance assessments and skill enhancement programs based on principles of emotional intelligence, by means of performance tracking, reward and incentive programs; Internet based social networking, introduction, and dating services; providing a website featuring information and content in the fields of personal relationships and dating; providing a website featuring information on lifestyles; providing an interactive website for persons to locate other individuals with similar interests to participate with them in, or accompany them to, events and activities; providing on-line information in the field of self-help and personal empowerment subject matters | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2008 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 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 12, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2018 | C8.. | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) | — |
| Dec 7, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 13, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | 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 18, 2012 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2012 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 13, 2012 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 13, 2012 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 13, 2012 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 13, 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 16, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2011 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 14, 2011 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 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 2, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 14, 2010 | 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 19, 2010 | 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 29, 2010 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 14, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 14, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 1, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 18, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 17, 2010 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2010 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL 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. |
| Feb 16, 2010 | CNFR | 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. |
| Jan 8, 2010 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 8, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 6, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 3, 2009 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Sep 3, 2009 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 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. |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 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. |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 10, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 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. |
| Dec 11, 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. |
| Dec 11, 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. |
| Dec 11, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 25, 2008 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 2008 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |