USPTO serial 86328577
THE BEST IS AFFORDABLE
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Reg. 4942024Status 711
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 19, 2016
- Examiner
- VENGROFF, MARILYN
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 112
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Owner
Plano, TX
MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, CA
Plano, TX
Plano, TX
Attorney of record
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Peter J. Riebling
Peter J. Riebling Riebling IP, PLLC1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Suite 1025Washington, DC 20006-3951Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Credit card, debit card, and smartcard readers and processing equipment being electronic payment terminals, check imaging equipment in the nature of computer hardware, and personal identification number (PIN) pads, including wireless enabled versions of all of the foregoing | SECTION 7(e) - CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 |
| 036 | Payment processing services, namely, credit card and debit card transaction processing services; Providing a website permitting clients to view financial transactions and account information related to payment processing | SECTION 7(e) - CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 |
| 037 | Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of credit card and debit card readers | SECTION 7(e) - CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2019 | NCS7 | NOTICE OF CANCELLATION SEC. 7 SURRENDER EMAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2019 | C7.. | CANCELLED SECTION 7-TOTAL | — |
| Aug 9, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 19, 2019 | C7RF | REQUEST FOR SECT 7 TOTAL SURRENDER FILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2019 | ES7S | TEAS SECTION 7 SURRENDER RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 18, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 19, 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. |
| Mar 15, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 10, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | 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 3, 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. |
| Aug 4, 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. |
| Jun 9, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 9, 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. |
| May 20, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 28, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 4, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 3, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 2, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 2, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 14, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 18, 2014 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Aug 18, 2014 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2014 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Aug 5, 2014 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 9, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 7, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |