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USPTO serial 78817230

THERE'S A BETTER WAY.

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Reg. 3208119Status 800Renewal
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Feb 13, 2007
Examiner
BANSAL, SARAH
Law office
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This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.

Status 800: Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection.

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Owner

Attorney of record

The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.

LANI BARNES

LANI BARNES Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.101 North Tryon Street, Suite 1900CHARLOTTE, NC 28246-0106UNITED STATES

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
036wholesale commercial insurance brokerage and consultationACTIVEFeb 7, 2006

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Feb 13, 2026REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Apr 3, 2019TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Mar 8, 2017ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Mar 1, 2017ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
May 2, 2016NA89NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED—
May 2, 2016RNL1REGISTERED 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.
May 2, 201689AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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.
May 2, 2016APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Feb 23, 2016E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Feb 13, 2016REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Mar 6, 2013ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Feb 1, 2013NA85NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED—
Feb 1, 2013C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Jan 31, 2013APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Jan 17, 2013E815TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED—
Jan 17, 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.
Jan 17, 2013REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jul 18, 2012ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Jun 13, 2012ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
May 7, 2008ARAAATTORNEY/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.
May 7, 2008REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jun 27, 2007ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Feb 13, 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.
Nov 28, 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.
Nov 15, 2006ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Nov 8, 2006NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Oct 11, 2006PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Oct 6, 2006ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Oct 2, 2006CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Sep 27, 2006TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Sep 21, 2006CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Sep 21, 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.
Aug 9, 2006GPRAPRIORITY ACTION E-MAILEDA priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline.
Aug 9, 2006CPRAPRIORITY ACTION WRITTENA priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline.
Aug 8, 2006DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Feb 24, 2006NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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