USPTO serial 78374335
GIFT-LINK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 23, 2006
- Examiner
- SAPPENFIELD, ANN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
The Virginia Beach Foundation, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Other trademarks owned by The Virginia Beach Foundation, Inc.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, US
The Virginia Beach Foundation, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Other trademarks owned by The Virginia Beach Foundation, Inc.
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
NORFOLK, VA, US
The Virginia Beach Foundation, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Other trademarks owned by The Virginia Beach Foundation, Inc.
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Online charitable solicitation services designed to match the needs of charitable organizations for funds, goods and/or services with donors of funds, goods and/or services | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 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 16, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 14, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 23, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 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. |
| Jan 30, 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. |
| Jan 30, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 22, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 1, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 30, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 22, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 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. |
| Apr 12, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 12, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 26, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 17, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 25, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 25, 2006 | 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. |
| Aug 9, 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. |
| May 17, 2005 | 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. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 27, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 27, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 3, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 3, 2005 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 28, 2004 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 28, 2004 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 19, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 19, 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. |
| Nov 18, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 12, 2004 | FAXX | FAX SENT | — |
| Sep 21, 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. |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 12, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |