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USPTO serial 78812854

BEST IN CLASS

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Reg. 3277843Status 710
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Aug 7, 2007
Examiner
GAN, REBECCAH
Law office
TMEG LAW OFFICE 103

What this means

Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.

Status 710: Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active.

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Owner

Attorney of record

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Nicole M. Murray

Nicole M. Murray Quarles & Brady LLP300 N. LaSalle StreetSuite 4000Chicago, IL 60654

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
041Providing recognition by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of human resources determined by highest ranking on specific data element, high performing client based on survey research, and top performing institution based on survey resultsSECTION 8 - CANCELLEDSep 1, 1998

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Mar 9, 2018CAEXCANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9—
Nov 23, 2016ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Aug 7, 2016REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Jun 24, 2016ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Jun 24, 2016REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Mar 26, 2014ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Oct 15, 2013ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Oct 15, 2013REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Oct 30, 2012NAS8NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED—
Oct 30, 20128.OKREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTEDThe USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline.
Oct 30, 20128.AFREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED—
Oct 30, 2012EROPTEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED—
Sep 17, 2012PRA8POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8—
Sep 16, 2012APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Aug 15, 2012ES8RTEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED—
Aug 15, 2012TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Feb 21, 2012TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Feb 20, 2012WOAGWITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED—
Feb 20, 2012WOARTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED—
Jan 4, 2012ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Dec 1, 2011COC.CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED—
Nov 30, 2011APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Nov 29, 2011ES7RTEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED—
Aug 7, 2007R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Jul 5, 2007REGVLAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Jul 5, 2007ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
May 31, 2007CNPRALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED—
May 31, 2007SUPCSTATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE—
Feb 23, 2007IUAFUSE AMENDMENT FILED—
Feb 23, 2007EISUTEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVEDThe 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.
Feb 6, 2007NOAMNOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTA 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.
Nov 14, 2006PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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.
Oct 25, 2006NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Sep 26, 2006PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Sep 15, 2006ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Sep 11, 2006CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Sep 11, 2006XAECEXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED—
Sep 11, 2006GNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED—
Sep 11, 2006CNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN—
Jun 20, 2006TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Jun 9, 2006CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Jun 9, 2006TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Jun 9, 2006TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 25, 2006GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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, 2006CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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 22, 2006DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Feb 17, 2006NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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