USPTO serial 77834338
LIGHTING AFRICA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 6, 2012
- Examiner
- BUTLER, MIDGE
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 107
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
International Finance Corporation
Washington, DC
International Finance Corporation
Washington, DC
International Finance Corporation
Washington, DC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Anna Kurian Shaw
Anna Kurian Shaw HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP555 13th Street NWWASHINGTON, DC 20004UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | [ Publications, namely, brochures, booklets, articles, flyers, announcements, newsletters, presentations, reports and teaching materials in the field of African off-grid lighting market ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2007 |
| 035 | Providing business intelligence and consulting services to companies, organizations, and consumers regarding the African off-grid lighting market; providing information to businesses and consumers regarding purchasing off-grid lighting in Africa; promoting public awareness of the need for developing affordable, clean, and efficient modern lighting and energy solutions for Africans and for the need to address policy and regulatory barriers to the development of affordable, clean and efficient modern lighting and energy solutions in Africa; providing online business networking services regarding the off-grid lighting market; and contests and award programs to promote the sale of products and services of others with respect to the African off-grid lighting market; Providing business, marketing and consumer information via the Internet in the field of off-grid lighting and off-grid lighting resources; providing marketing information for off-grid lighting providers | ACTIVE | Sep 7, 2007 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops in the field of the African off-grid lighting market and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith | ACTIVE | Sep 7, 2007 |
| 042 | Providing quality assurance and technical information via the Internet in the field of off-grid lighting market, off-grid lighting resources and non-downloadable software tools for use by businesses concerning the African off-grid lighting market | ACTIVE | Sep 7, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 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 24, 2022 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 24, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 21, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 7, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2018 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2018 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 13, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2017 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 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. |
| Dec 20, 2011 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 30, 2011 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 17, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 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 1, 2011 | 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 1, 2011 | 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. |
| Jul 11, 2011 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jul 1, 2011 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 20, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 16, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 15, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 15, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 15, 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. |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 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. |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 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. |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 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. |
| Feb 28, 2011 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Feb 28, 2011 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Feb 11, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 11, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 20, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 19, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 18, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 18, 2011 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 18, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2010 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jul 15, 2010 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| Jun 22, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 22, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 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 22, 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. |
| Dec 22, 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. |
| Dec 22, 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. |
| Dec 21, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 29, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 28, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |