USPTO serial 77855698
THE SMART CHOICE
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Reg. 4280125Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 22, 2013
- Examiner
- FIRST, VIVIAN M
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
McLean, VA
Other trademarks owned by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
McLean, VA
Other trademarks owned by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
McLean, VA
Other trademarks owned by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Financial and real estate services in the field of mortgage loans and mortgage-backed or mortgage related securities | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | May 31, 2012 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2019 | C8.. | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) | — |
| Jan 22, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 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 18, 2012 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2012 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 10, 2012 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 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. |
| May 23, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2012 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 16, 2012 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| May 16, 2012 | 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. |
| Nov 11, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 10, 2011 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 10, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 8, 2011 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 8, 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. |
| May 17, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 13, 2011 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 13, 2011 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 13, 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. |
| Nov 23, 2010 | NOAM | NOA E-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 8, 2010 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Oct 8, 2010 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Oct 8, 2010 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 21, 2010 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Apr 28, 2010 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2010 | ISTB | WITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE-TTAB REQUEST | — |
| Mar 23, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 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. |
| Feb 12, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 12, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 14, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 14, 2010 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 28, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |