USPTO serial 78285574
IN AN INSTANT
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Reg. 2940879Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 12, 2005
- Examiner
- MAYS, PAULA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC.
NEW YORK, NY
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Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Charles Steinberg
Charles Steinberg The Walt Disney Company500 South Buena Vista StreetIP Department - Trademark GroupBurbank, CA 91521Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | [syndicated and non-syndicated magazine and newspaper columns dealing with stories of human interest] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | entertainment in the nature of television news shows and ongoing television programs in the field of human interest stories | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Apr 12, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 11, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 11, 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. |
| Mar 11, 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. |
| Mar 10, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 11, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 14, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 2011 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 13, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 8, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 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 5, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 23, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 21, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 20, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 14, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 14, 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. |
| Jun 15, 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. |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 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. |
| Mar 3, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 24, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 24, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |