USPTO serial 78978194
HELPING KIDS HELP THEMSELVES
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 29, 2007
- Examiner
- CRAWFORD, MARY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Minneapolis, MN, US
Golden Valley, MN, US
TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS, INC.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, US
Minneapolis, MN, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed materials, namely, books, workbooks, posters, handouts, and catalogs featuring books, workbooks, posters and handouts, all in the fields of self-esteem and self-awareness, stress management, school success, creativity, friends and family, conflict resolution, social skills, social action and social responsibility, leadership development and character education, mental and physical health, and special needs; printed educational, instructional and teaching materials in the fields of self-esteem and self-awareness, stress management, school success, creativity, friends and family, conflict resolution, social skills, social action and social responsibility, leadership development and character education, mental and physical health, and special needs | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Retail and wholesale mail order services and online ordering services in the fields of children's and young adult's books and printed educational, instructional and teaching materials in the fields of self-esteem and self-awareness, stress management, school success, creativity, friends and family, conflict resolution, social skills, social action and social responsibility, leadership development and character education, mental and physical health, and special needs | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 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. |
| Aug 5, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 24, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 24, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 12, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 12, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 25, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 25, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 5, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 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 27, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 21, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 21, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 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. |
| Apr 5, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 5, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 14, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 2, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 2, 2007 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 2, 2007 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 22, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2007 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 22, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 18, 2007 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 18, 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. |
| Apr 25, 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. |
| Apr 5, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 4, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 3, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 1, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 28, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 15, 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. |
| Aug 15, 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. |
| Aug 15, 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. |
| Aug 8, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 19, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |