USPTO serial 78252083
THE EDUCATED CHOICE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 10, 2005
- Examiner
- BORSUK, ESTHER
- 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
Attorney of record
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Hope V. Shovein
Hope V. Shovein Brooks Kushman P.C.150 W. Second St., Suite 400NRoyal Oak, MI 48067-3846United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | UNDERWRITING AND BROKERAGE FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 28, 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 28, 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. |
| Jul 28, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 6, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 29, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 29, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 27, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2020 | 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. |
| May 27, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 23, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 15, 2015 | 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. |
| May 15, 2015 | 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. |
| May 15, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 29, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 26, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 2, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 7, 2009 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Oct 7, 2009 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2005 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 29, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 12, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 11, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 10, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 10, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 10, 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. |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 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. |
| Dec 3, 2004 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 20, 2004 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2004 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 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. |
| Nov 12, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 30, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 29, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |