USPTO serial 78434668
FIRST ADVANTAGE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 24, 2006
- Examiner
- RINGLE, JAMES W
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, US
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, US
St. Petersburg, FL, US
PALO ALTO, CA, US
St. Petersburg, FL, US
ATLANTA, GA, US
PALO ALTO, CA, US
St. Petersburg, FL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mindi M. Richter
Mindi M. Richter Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2800Tampa, FL 33602United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | management of drug testing programs for others | ACTIVE | Jun 7, 2003 |
| 036 | [ credit inquiry and consultation; financial investigation of potential tenants ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2003 |
| 045 | background investigation services, namely, conducting pre-employment background investigations, personnel investigations, criminal record investigation, driving record investigation, motor vehicle records reporting, reference verification, education verification and license and certification verification | ACTIVE | Jun 7, 2003 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 21, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 24, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 5, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 18, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 26, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 5, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 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. |
| Dec 5, 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. |
| Nov 30, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 26, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 29, 2014 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 20, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 13, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 23, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2012 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 13, 2012 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Nov 13, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 23, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 30, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 26, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 19, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 5, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 24, 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. |
| Sep 26, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 18, 2006 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Jul 21, 2006 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 4, 2006 | 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. |
| Jun 14, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 17, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 12, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 2, 2006 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 1, 2006 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 1, 2006 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 7, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 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. |
| Sep 19, 2005 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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 16, 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. |
| Jul 21, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 13, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 18, 2005 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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 17, 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. |
| Jan 16, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 11, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 24, 2004 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 24, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 21, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |