USPTO serial 86220717
ABF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 12, 2016
- Examiner
- SAPP, HEATHER
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Fort Smith, AR, US
Fort Smith, AR, US
Fort Smith, AR, US
FORT SMITH, AR, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Shannon Zmud Teicher
Shannon Zmud Teicher Jackson Walker LLP2323 Ross AvenueSuite 600Dallas, TX 75201Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Transportation logistics services and freight logistics management, namely, arranging the transportation of goods for others as well as planning and coordinating shipments for users of transportation services; business management advisory and consultation in the field of transportation logistics; relocation services in the field of planning and implementing moves of homes and offices, namely, transportation of goods for others, relocation services, namely, labor assistance in the loading and unloading of goods [ ; online retail store services in the field of packing and moving supplies ] | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2008 |
| 039 | Freight transportation services by truck, airplane, train, ship or a combination thereof; supply chain logistics services, namely, storage, transportation and delivery of goods for others by rail, ship or truck or a combination thereof; freight transportation, brokerage and consultation in the field of transportation by truck, rail, air and ocean; providing global transportation of freight for others by all available means; moving company services for household and commercial purposes, and transportation services which include the freight forwarding of the goods of others by truck, rail, air or ocean; rental of containers for storage and transportation of goods for others; providing a website featuring information in the field of transportation; relocation services, namely, transportation and storage of goods | ACTIVE | Apr 26, 2005 |
| 042 | Providing non-downloadable computer software for use in researching relocation services, namely, arranging for transportation and storage of goods through a global web site; providing non-downloadable computer software that allows a customer to receive a quote, research moving alternatives, and facilitate the purchase of selected moving and relocation services | ACTIVE | May 26, 1998 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 28, 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. |
| Jul 28, 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. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 27, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 5, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 18, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 9, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2018 | 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 13, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 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. |
| Jun 7, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 11, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 11, 2016 | 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 12, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 10, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 10, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 10, 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. |
| Sep 30, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 12, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 17, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 25, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 9, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 9, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 8, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 8, 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. |
| Jul 11, 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. |
| Jul 11, 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. |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 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. |
| Jul 1, 2014 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 29, 2014 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 13, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 12, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 27, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 17, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |