USPTO serial 85613703
BORN THIS WAY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Examiner
- KEAN, AMY C
- 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
Attorney of record
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Brad D. Rose
Brad D. Rose PRYOR CASHMAN LLP7 Times SquareNEW YORK, NY 10036-6569United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Educational and entertainment services, namely, courses of instruction for children and students in the primary, secondary and college level, namely, seminars and workshops in the areas of self-esteem, team work, the importance of friendship and getting along, compassion for others, sensitivity to feelings and concerns, importance of education, safety, good manners, fitness and nutrition, discipline and dedication, peer pressure safeguards and individuality, sharing and imagination; Educational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the fields of leadership, social responsibility, civic engagement, college preparation, and scholarships and distribution of training material in connection therewith; Online journals, namely, blogs, featuring personal stories about students' and teenagers' experiences in the face of bullying | ACTIVE | Oct 28, 2011 |
| 045 | Providing a resource website providing information in the field of personal development featuring supportive personal stories on the subjects of bullying, harassment and high suicide rates within the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community in an effort to assist this community in overcoming abuse and reducing incidence of suicide also featuring honors and tributes to individuals fighting against bullying harassment within this community | ACTIVE | Oct 28, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 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. |
| Jun 15, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 2, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 2, 2026 | 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. |
| May 2, 2026 | 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. |
| May 2, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 4, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 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, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 10, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 10, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 25, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 1, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | 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 26, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 5, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 18, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 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. |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2015 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 25, 2015 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 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 20, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Dec 18, 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. |
| Jun 26, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 24, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Feb 8, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 31, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 24, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 24, 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. |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 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. |
| Apr 30, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 30, 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. |
| Apr 10, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 22, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 21, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 8, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 20, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 20, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 20, 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. |
| Aug 27, 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. |
| Aug 27, 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. |
| Aug 27, 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. |
| Aug 20, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 8, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 4, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |