USPTO serial 78322552
AFRICAN SUNSHINE YOU GOT THE FLAVA!
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Reg. 3002740Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 27, 2005
- Examiner
- BOULTON, KELLY F
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Philadelphia, PA, US
Philadelphia, PA, US
Philadelphia, PA, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 032 | Soft drinks; soda beverages, namely, flavored soda waters; fruit and vegetable juice | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | May 11, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Nov 7, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 27, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Sep 18, 2012 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 16, 2012 | PRA8 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 | — |
| Apr 10, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 12, 2012 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 12, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 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. |
| Aug 16, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 12, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 6, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 1, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 23, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 23, 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. |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2005 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| May 12, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 12, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 12, 2005 | 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 1, 2005 | 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. |
| Nov 9, 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. |
| Oct 20, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 24, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 15, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 15, 2004 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 15, 2004 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 15, 2004 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 10, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 20, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 18, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 11, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 21, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 4, 2004 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 4, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 4, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 4, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 4, 2004 | 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. |
| May 24, 2004 | 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. |
| May 21, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 1, 2003 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |