USPTO serial 78260503
BESTBANK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 15, 2006
- Examiner
- FICKES, JERI J
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES, INC.
RALEIGH, NC
Brown Deer, WI
Brown Deer, WI
Brown Deer, WI
FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
RALEIGH, NC
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Angela P. Doughty
Angela P. Doughty Ward and Smith, P.A.5430 Wade Park BoulevardPost Office Box 33009Raleigh, NC 27636-3009Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Banking services | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2003 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 9, 2018 | 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 9, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | 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. |
| Oct 25, 2016 | 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. |
| Oct 25, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 9, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 14, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2006 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Aug 15, 2006 | 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. |
| May 23, 2006 | 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. |
| May 3, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 3, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 31, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 30, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 30, 2006 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 28, 2006 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 23, 2006 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Feb 23, 2006 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Feb 23, 2006 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Feb 22, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 22, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 25, 2005 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Aug 25, 2005 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Aug 3, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 25, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 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. |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 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. |
| Jan 3, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 3, 2005 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 16, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 16, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2004 | EAAU | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 22, 2004 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| May 27, 2004 | EMRV | EMAIL RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 26, 2004 | EMRV | EMAIL RECEIVED | — |
| May 21, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 21, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 3, 2003 | 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. |
| Nov 14, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |