USPTO serial 85909013
THE DARING WAY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 22, 2015
- Examiner
- HARDY LUDLOW, TARAH KIM
- 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
Houston, TX, US
Houston, TX, US
Houston, TX, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Adam J. Thompson
Adam J. Thompson Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2100Promenade TowerAtlanta, GA 30309Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable electronic materials, namely, [ books, ] curricula [ , manuals, ] *and* workbooks [ , posters, and articles ] in the fields of human behavior, relationships, and the cognitive, affective, and behavioral attributes of vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame; electronic [ books, ] curricula [ , manuals, ] *and* workbooks [ , posters, and articles ] in the fields of human behavior, relationships, and the cognitive, affective, and behavioral attributes of vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame, recorded on computer media | ACTIVE | Aug 31, 2013 |
| 016 | Printed materials, namely, [ books, ] curricula, [ manuals, ] workbooks, *and* posters [ , and articles ] in the fields of human behavior, relationships, and the cognitive, affective, and behavioral attributes of vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame | ACTIVE | Aug 31, 2013 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting workshops, lectures, classes and seminars in the fields of human behavior, relationships, and the cognitive, affective, and behavioral attributes of vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame; educational services for the certification of professionals, namely, providing trainings, workshops, lectures, classes, and seminars in the fields of human behavior, relationships, and the cognitive, affective, and behavioral attributes of vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame[ ; and on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring human behavior, relationships, and the cognitive, affective, and behavioral attributes of vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame ] | ACTIVE | Aug 31, 2013 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 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. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 27, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 27, 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. |
| Dec 27, 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. |
| Dec 27, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 22, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 26, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 2022 | 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. |
| May 26, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 4, 2022 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2021 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Oct 4, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 15, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 22, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 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. |
| Aug 20, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 19, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Aug 12, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 19, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 19, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 19, 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. |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 12, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 19, 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 19, 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. |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 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. |
| Jun 6, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 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 9, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 22, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 13, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 13, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 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 13, 2013 | 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 13, 2013 | 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 6, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 5, 2013 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 5, 2013 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |