USPTO serial 78423691
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OWNERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 14, 2006
- Examiner
- BROWNE, DAYNA
- 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
Independent Business Owners Association International
Grand Rapids, MI, US
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Independent Business Owners Association International
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Other trademarks owned by Independent Business Owners Association International
Independent Business Owners Association International
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Other trademarks owned by Independent Business Owners Association International
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mary C. Bonnema
Mary C. Bonnema Warner Norcross + Judd LLP150 Ottawa Ave NWSuite 1500GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Association services, namely promoting the interests of independent business owners; contests and incentive award programs to promote the sale of products and services of operating a small business; developing product promotional campaigns and product promotional introduction for others | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 1999 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting workshops and seminars, and training services, all in the fields of sales, and marketing and operating a small business | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 1999 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 6, 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. |
| Apr 6, 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. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | 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 19, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 18, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 10, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 16, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 16, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 16, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 3, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 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. |
| Nov 22, 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. |
| Nov 2, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 3, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 23, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 30, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 14, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 8, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 8, 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. |
| Jan 10, 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. |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 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. |
| Dec 23, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 1, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |