USPTO serial 77610258
THE BEST WAY FORWARD
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 15, 2010
- Examiner
- LEE, DOUGLAS
- 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
Chicago, IL
MCLEAN, VA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Scott D. Woldow
Scott D. Woldow Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20007Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Business consulting services; business management consulting services; business marketing consulting services; conducting marketing studies and market analysis; conducting business and market research surveys; business research, namely, conducting focus group studies; business acquisitions and merger consultation; economic forecasting and analysis; business management transition consulting services; business management consulting in the area of information technology; consulting services in the field of healthcare management, namely, consulting services in the cost and payment management of health care; consulting services in the fields of energy efficiency, energy use management and energy resource management; [ business management consulting services in the area of distributors and distribution chains and channels of trade; ] business management consultation, namely, consulting for businesses who have experienced discontinuations or interruptions in top level management; and business management consulting in the area of intensive commercial transactions in a wide range of industries; consulting services for healthcare providers, healthcare professional groups and healthcare payors, namely, assisting these organizations in improving their operational and strategic performance | ACTIVE | Apr 30, 2009 |
| 036 | Financial management services; financial forecasting services; financial valuation of personal property and real estate; financial portfolio management; insurance claims processing; financial risk management; providing asset management strategy; financial consulting services for healthcare providers, healthcare professional groups and healthcare payors, namely, assisting these organizations in improving their financial performance; insurance services, namely, claim administration and valuation; insurance coverage analysis; asset allocation analysis | ACTIVE | Apr 30, 2009 |
| 045 | Investigation services related to insurance claims; reviewing standards and practices to assure compliance with environmental laws and regulations; litigation support services; litigation support services in the field of bankruptcy claims; litigation support services in the field of litigation claims; expert witness services in legal matters in the fields of antitrust, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, intellectual property, construction claims, insurance claims and environmental matters; expert reports and testimony in legal matters in the field of damages, claims and asset valuations; alternative dispute resolution | ACTIVE | Apr 30, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 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. |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 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. |
| Mar 10, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 1, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 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 1, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 8, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 16, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 15, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 27, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 27, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 26, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 15, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2015 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 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. |
| May 11, 2010 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 2010 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 7, 2010 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 7, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 7, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 26, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 26, 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. |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Jan 21, 2010 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Jan 21, 2010 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jan 21, 2010 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Sep 18, 2009 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Apr 22, 2009 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 24, 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. |
| Mar 4, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 19, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 19, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 8, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 12, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |