USPTO serial 85498197
AFRICA CLAUS
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Reg. 4777458Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 21, 2015
- Examiner
- SHARPER JR, SAM
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 108
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
Orlando, FL, US
Orlando, FL, US
Orlando, FL, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Children's books; series of fiction books; series of fiction works, namely, novels and books; story books | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2014 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Jul 21, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 3, 2020 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 3, 2020 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Dec 2, 2020 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2020 | PRA8 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 | — |
| Oct 23, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 22, 2020 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 20, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 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. |
| Jun 18, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 21, 2015 | 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. |
| Dec 24, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 24, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 24, 2014 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Nov 25, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | 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. |
| Aug 26, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 25, 2014 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 22, 2014 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2014 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Aug 22, 2014 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Aug 22, 2014 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2014 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Aug 18, 2014 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Jul 17, 2014 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jul 12, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 11, 2013 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 11, 2013 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Jul 11, 2013 | 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 2, 2013 | INCE | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR EXTENSION REQUEST | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 7, 2013 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 7, 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 2, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 29, 2012 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 29, 2012 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 29, 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. |
| Jul 17, 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. |
| May 22, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 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. |
| May 2, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 17, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 26, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 26, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 29, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 21, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |