USPTO serial 78368711
SMART CHOICES. BETTER BANKING.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 22, 2008
- Examiner
- KIM, YONG OH
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
Abilene, TX
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
Abilene, TX
First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
Abilene, TX
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Chet A. Caldwell
Chet A. Caldwell MCMAHON SUROVIK SUTTLE P.C.400 PINE STREETSUITE 800ABILENE, TX 79601Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Banking services, but excluding debit and credit cards and debit and credit card services | ACTIVE | Mar 21, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 6, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 6, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 6, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 8, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 8, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 29, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 14, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 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. |
| Mar 17, 2008 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 17, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 26, 2008 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 6, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 19, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2006 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| May 12, 2005 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Mar 25, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 16, 2004 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 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 27, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 20, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 14, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 6, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 6, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 1, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |