USPTO serial 78329736
DEAR ABBY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 21, 2004
- Examiner
- SMITH, BRIDGETT G
- 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
Los Angeles, CA, US
Los Angeles, CA, US
KANSAS CITY, MO, US
Los Angeles, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jesse J. Saivar
Jesse J. Saivar Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP2049 Century Park EastSuite 2600LOS ANGELES, CA 90067Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed and on-line publications, namely, articles, circulars, columns, magazines, newsletters, calendars and pamphlets featuring information regarding career, etiquette, workplace issues, goal setting, health issues, namely, sexuality, self-confidence, self-esteem, fitness, diet, exercise, therapy, body image, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, sobriety, puberty, relationships, namely, leadership, citizenship, internet dating, singles, family, siblings, care giving, elderly, single mothers and fathers, blended families, weddings, friendship, incest, racism, domestic violence, support for families of prisoners, surviving divorce, sex, gay rights, effective communication, acts of kindness, adoption, empowering men and women, coping with trauma, funeral matters, crisis management, death, holiday coping, grief, life and death, finance, namely, money, savings, investments, credit, debt, college, travel, cultures and religion, grammar, fraud, urban legends, pet care and safety, tributes, violence, safety, entertaining, letters, correspondence, books, socializing, organization, household management, cooking, recipes, personal growth, students and school | ACTIVE | Jan 9, 1956 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 16, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 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. |
| May 16, 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. |
| May 16, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 21, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 21, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 21, 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. |
| Jul 21, 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. |
| Jul 21, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 7, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 2010 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 7, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2006 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 7, 2006 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 28, 2005 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Oct 28, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 5, 2005 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Jul 5, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 21, 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. |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Sep 8, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 26, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 26, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 26, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 6, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 6, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 6, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 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. |
| May 18, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 11, 2003 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |