USPTO serial 78170054
FIRST CANDLE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 25, 2004
- Examiner
- SANTOMARTINO, MARTHA L
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Other trademarks owned by The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Other trademarks owned by The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
Other trademarks owned by The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, Inc.
BALTIMORE, MD
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Janet P. Peyton
Janet P. Peyton MCGUIREWOODS LLP800 East Canal StreetRICHMOND, VA 23219United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Public relations services relating to human welfare; promoting public awareness of topics relating to human welfare | ACTIVE | Nov 14, 2002 |
| 036 | Charitable fund raising services relating to the promotion of human welfare | ACTIVE | Nov 14, 2002 |
| 041 | Publication of educational brochures, pamphlets, and leaflets relating to human welfare | ACTIVE | Nov 11, 2002 |
| 044 | Counseling relating to human welfare, specifically infant health and mortality | ACTIVE | Nov 14, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND 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. |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2025 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Feb 13, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 19, 2024 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Aug 13, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 28, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 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. |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 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. |
| Apr 19, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 9, 2010 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 8, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 24, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 2009 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2004 | 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. |
| Mar 11, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 9, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 8, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 8, 2004 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 11, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2004 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 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. |
| Feb 11, 2004 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 2003 | 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. |
| May 20, 2003 | 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. |
| Apr 30, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 6, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 6, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |