USPTO serial 78419940
A BETTER WAY FORWARD
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Reg. 2996089Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 13, 2005
- Examiner
- JOYNER, CHARLES G
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
CLERMONT-FERRAND, PUY-DE-DÔME, FR
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Fred W. Hathaway
Fred W. Hathaway DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC1825 EYE STREET, N.W., SUITE 900WASHINGTON, DC 20006UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Pneumatic tires [ and ] for vehicle wheels | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Sep 13, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 8, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 8, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Aug 21, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 27, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 18, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2006 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Jan 6, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 18, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 13, 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 9, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 28, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 28, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 14, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 13, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 8, 2005 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 8, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 6, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 6, 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 15, 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 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. |
| Nov 3, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 17, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 6, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 23, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 23, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 25, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |