USPTO serial 78524538
AFLAC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 9, 2007
- Examiner
- PAPPAS, MATTHEW
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Columbus, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
COLUMBUS, GA, US
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Columbus, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Columbus, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mark A. Paskar
Mark A. Paskar BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP211 North Broadway, Suite 3600St. Louis, MO 63102United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Multiple line insurance underwriting services in the field of health insurance | ACTIVE | Dec 2, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2018 | 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. |
| Dec 10, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 18, 2018 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED | — |
| Oct 18, 2018 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 25, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 23, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 2, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 2, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 4, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 3, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 4, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 14, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 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 30, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 29, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 12, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 25, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 26, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 26, 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. |
| May 23, 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 28, 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. |
| Feb 8, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 19, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 13, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 10, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 3, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 23, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 23, 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. |
| Jul 7, 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. |
| Jul 7, 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 1, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 9, 2005 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Feb 9, 2005 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |