USPTO serial 77980341
BEST LAWYERS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 4, 2011
- Examiner
- COWARD, KATHRYN E
- 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
Attorney of record
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Amanda M. Blackburn
Amanda M. Blackburn Honigman LLP39400 Woodward Ave # 101Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles in the field of law | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 1990 |
| 020 | Recognition plaques made of wood and plastic | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 1990 |
| 035 | Compilation and systemization of information into computer databases; expert witness referral services for legal matters | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 1998 |
| 041 | Recognition and incentives by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of law | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 1983 |
| 045 | Online information in the field of law provided online from databases or the Internet | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 1990 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 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. |
| Apr 5, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 26, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 26, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 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. |
| Aug 26, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| Aug 17, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 28, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 15, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 12, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 16, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 4, 2011 | 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. |
| Oct 19, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| 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 13, 2010 | DP1B | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION | — |
| Sep 13, 2010 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 13, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 9, 2010 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| Aug 9, 2010 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 9, 2010 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 20, 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. |
| Jun 4, 2010 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Feb 17, 2010 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 19, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 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. |
| Dec 14, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 10, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 10, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 22, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 21, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Apr 21, 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. |
| Apr 21, 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. |
| Apr 21, 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. |
| Apr 21, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 6, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 6, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |