USPTO serial 86323620
THE FRANCHISE MBA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 30, 2015
- Examiner
- SINGH, TEJBIR
- Law office
- —
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
Coral Gables, FL
Shaker Heights, OH
Shaker Heights, OH
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Scott G. Brown
Scott G. Brown ROETZEL & ANDRESS41 S. High St., 21st FloorColumbus, OH 43215United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed materials, namely, books, workbooks, and articles in the fields of franchising and business | ACTIVE | Nov 15, 2012 |
| 035 | [ Business consulting services, namely, advising others on franchising their businesses; services rendered by a franchisor, namely, assistance in the running or management of industrial or commercial enterprises ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2012 |
| 036 | [ Business brokerage; franchising services, namely, providing financial information and advice to others regarding the establishment and/or operations of businesses ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2012 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | NP89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2020 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2020 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 10, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 30, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 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 29, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 28, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 28, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 28, 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. |
| May 19, 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. |
| May 19, 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. |
| May 19, 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. |
| Apr 28, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 14, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 12, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 12, 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. |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Dec 16, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 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. |
| Nov 26, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 10, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 7, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 30, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 29, 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. |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Oct 7, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 5, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 2, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |