USPTO serial 78435198
AMERICA'S FINANCIAL CHOICE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 25, 2006
- Examiner
- CHHINA, KARANENDRA S
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
OAK PARK, IL
AMERICA'S FINANCIAL CHOICE, INC.
Oak Park, IL
GLENVIEW, IL
GLENVIEW, IL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Judith L. Grubner
Judith L. Grubner ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP120 SOUTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1200CHICAGO, IL 60606UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | FINANCIAL CONSUMER LENDING SERVICES | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 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. |
| Sep 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. |
| Sep 16, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 24, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 28, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 18, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 12, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 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. |
| Jun 9, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 9, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 29, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 29, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 4, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 4, 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. |
| Apr 4, 2006 | 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. |
| Feb 18, 2006 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Oct 19, 2005 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 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. |
| Aug 31, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 8, 2005 | ATRV | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 14, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 22, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 22, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 18, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 14, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 4, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 4, 2005 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 4, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 3, 2005 | GNPE | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2005 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 18, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 21, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |