USPTO serial 78758994
MNL INNOVATOR CHOICE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 28, 2007
- Examiner
- COLEMAN, CIMMERIAN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Midland National Life Insurance Company
West Des Moines, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by Midland National Life Insurance Company
Midland National Life Insurance Company
West Des Moines, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by Midland National Life Insurance Company
Midland National Life Insurance Company
West Des Moines, IA, US
Other trademarks owned by Midland National Life Insurance Company
West Des Moines, IA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Sean D. Garrison
Sean D. Garrison BACAL & GARRISON LAW GROUP6991 EAST CAMELBACK ROAD, SUITE D-102SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | [ Life insurance and] annuity underwriting services | ACTIVE | Mar 1, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 1, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 9, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 21, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 21, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2013 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 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. |
| Feb 27, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Jun 12, 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. |
| May 23, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 14, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 13, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 13, 2007 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 13, 2007 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2007 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 13, 2007 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 9, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 9, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 8, 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. |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Dec 18, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 18, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 18, 2006 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 18, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 27, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 27, 2006 | EAAU | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 29, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |