USPTO serial 78432585
WRITING THE OTHER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 6, 2005
- Examiner
- ALTREE, NICHOLAS
- 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
Apple Valley, CA, US
Seattle, WA, US
Seattle, WA, US
Apple Valley, CA, US
Woodinville, WA, US
Woodinville, WA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Claire F. Hawkins
Claire F. Hawkins FOSTER GARVEY P.C.1111 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 3000SEATTLE, WA 98101United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, workshops and classes aimed at assisting individuals in the field of writing fiction based on characters of diverse backgrounds and cultures and distributing course materials in connection therewith | ACTIVE | Feb 20, 2003 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 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. |
| Feb 28, 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. |
| Feb 28, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 6, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 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. |
| Feb 16, 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. |
| Feb 16, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Sep 15, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2011 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 10, 2010 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 29, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 18, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Oct 22, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 18, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 12, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 11, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 29, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Jul 19, 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. |
| Apr 26, 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 6, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 4, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 3, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 9, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 9, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 16, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |