USPTO serial 77835123
TRUTH-O-METER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 5, 2010
- Examiner
- KUNG, KAELIE ELIZABETH
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 103
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
THE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES, INC.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Other trademarks owned by THE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES, INC.
St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Monica B. Mason, Esq.
Monica B. Mason, Esq. Trenam Law101 E. Kennedy Blvd.Suite 2700Tampa, FL 33602Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Providing information, news and commentary in the field of politics and political campaigns | ACTIVE | Jan 12, 2010 |
| 041 | Publication of electronic newspaper containing information, news and commentary in the field of politics and political campaigns accessible via a global computer network | ACTIVE | Jan 12, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2021 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2021 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Oct 9, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 5, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 5, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 12, 2015 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2015 | 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. |
| Dec 12, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 24, 2015 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 24, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 5, 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. |
| Jul 20, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 20, 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. |
| Jun 16, 2010 | AAUA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2010 | EAAU | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2010 | DMCC | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 9, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 9, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 9, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 28, 2010 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2010 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2010 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 20, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 19, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 17, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 17, 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. |
| May 17, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2009 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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 20, 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 20, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 29, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 29, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |