USPTO serial 85428729
CHOKE POINT INVESTING
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 16, 2015
- Examiner
- MULLEN, MARK
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Pence Wealth Management, Incorporated
Newport Beach, CA
Other trademarks owned by Pence Wealth Management, Incorporated
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Pence Wealth Management, Incorporated
Newport Beach, CA
Other trademarks owned by Pence Wealth Management, Incorporated
Pence Wealth Management, Incorporated
Newport Beach, CA
Other trademarks owned by Pence Wealth Management, Incorporated
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Timothy J Lyden
Timothy J Lyden VLP Law Group LLPP.O. Box 10503Attn: TrademarksMcLean, VA 22102Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Financial planning and investment advisory services | ACTIVE | Sep 8, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | NURC | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Oct 3, 2025 | NURC | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2025 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 7, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 7, 2025 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 20, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 20, 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. |
| Aug 20, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 22, 2021 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Jul 21, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 16, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 16, 2021 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 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. |
| May 15, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 13, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 5, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 5, 2015 | 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. |
| Nov 14, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 13, 2014 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | 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. |
| May 7, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 6, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 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 12, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 11, 2013 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 9, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 9, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 7, 2013 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 7, 2013 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 5, 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. |
| May 1, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2013 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 29, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 29, 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. |
| Nov 6, 2012 | 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. |
| Sep 11, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 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. |
| Aug 22, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 3, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 3, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 2, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 2, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 12, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 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. |
| Jun 28, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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. |
| Jan 9, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 26, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 24, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |