USPTO serial 78758591
SMART START
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 13, 2007
- Examiner
- FENNESSY, EDWARD JOHN
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 101
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Owner
The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Other trademarks owned by The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Other trademarks owned by The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Other trademarks owned by The North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Amy Allen Hinson
Amy Allen Hinson Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP110 East Court Street, Suite 200Greenville, SC 29601UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Business management of charitable service programs offering financial support, training and technical assistance for child care services; Offering technical assistance in the coordination of early childhood education systems, namely, offering technical and business management assistance in the establishment and operation of early childhood education programs; Business advisory and consultancy services related to the management and operation of centers for the education or care of children | ACTIVE | Feb 7, 1997 |
| 041 | Educational services for parents, namely providing classes, seminars and workshops in the fields of child care and child education; training services in the field of childhood education systems | ACTIVE | Feb 7, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 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. |
| Nov 4, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 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. |
| Dec 10, 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. |
| Dec 10, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 13, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 13, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 13, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 13, 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. |
| Aug 28, 2007 | 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 8, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 23, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 23, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 7, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 11, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 11, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 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. |
| Dec 19, 2006 | 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. |
| Dec 19, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 28, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 27, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 27, 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. |
| May 26, 2006 | 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. |
| May 26, 2006 | 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. |
| May 25, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 30, 2005 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |