USPTO serial 85421141
THE CHILDREN'S CENTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 26, 2013
- Examiner
- ENGEL, MICHAEL
- 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
The Centers For Exceptional Children, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Other trademarks owned by The Centers For Exceptional Children, Inc.
The Centers For Exceptional Children, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Other trademarks owned by The Centers For Exceptional Children, Inc.
The Centers For Exceptional Children, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Other trademarks owned by The Centers For Exceptional Children, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Charles G. Zug
Charles G. Zug NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP301 S. College StreetSuite 2300, IP DepartmentCHARLOTTE, NC 28202Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Educational services, namely, pre-kindergarten through 6th grade classroom instruction and after school programs, all for children with orthopedic disabilities and/or long-term chronic health impairments | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 2012 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 20, 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. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2024 | PRAN | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Sep 26, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 21, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 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 4, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 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. |
| Dec 16, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 29, 2019 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2019 | PRAN | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED | — |
| Apr 29, 2019 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 22, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 19, 2019 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 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. |
| Jan 8, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 19, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 4, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 3, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 3, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 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. |
| Jul 3, 2012 | AAUA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 2, 2012 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 29, 2012 | EAAU | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 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. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 18, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 22, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 4, 2012 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| Jan 4, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 4, 2012 | 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 29, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 17, 2011 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 16, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |