USPTO serial 85071311
THE DEFINING DIFFERENCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 10, 2013
- Examiner
- KEAN, AMY C
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Manhattan Beach, CA
Manhattan Beach, CA
Manhattan Beach, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Marc Baumgartner
Marc Baumgartner BAUMGARTNER PATENT LAW2900 NW Clearwater Dr.Suite 200Bend, OR 97703Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Audio and video recordings in the field of personal improvement | ACTIVE | Jul 11, 2012 |
| 016 | Printed materials, namely, books, articles, and course materials in the field of personal improvement | ACTIVE | Jun 15, 2013 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting workshops and seminars in the fields of personal improvement, Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational speaking services in the field of personal improvement, On-line journals, namely, blogs in the field of personal improvement | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 | 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 1, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 11, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2018 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2018 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 20, 2018 | IIOA | INADVERTENTLY ISSUED OFFICE ACTION | — |
| Sep 20, 2018 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Sep 18, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | 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 3, 2013 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2013 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 12, 2013 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 10, 2013 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2013 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The 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. |
| Jan 16, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 15, 2013 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 9, 2013 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2013 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 14, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 2012 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 10, 2012 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2012 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 3, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2011 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 2, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 22, 2011 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 22, 2011 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 12, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jan 11, 2011 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Nov 16, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 16, 2010 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 13, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 29, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 29, 2010 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 29, 2010 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 28, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |