USPTO serial 86347432
A BETTER CHANCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 6, 2015
- Examiner
- FRYE, KIMBERLY
- 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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Paolo A. Strino
Paolo A. Strino Gibbons P.C.One Pennsylvania Plaza45th Floor - Suite 4515New York, NY 10119Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Promoting public interest in education, recognition, career advancement, and leadership for young people of color; promoting public awareness of the need to develop a diverse cadre of American leaders; promoting public awareness of the need to substantially increase the number of well-educated youth of color capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society; employment recruiting, placement, and career networking services; employment consulting services, namely, providing employment counseling information on how to obtain a job and how to identify jobs matching an individual's skills and interests; enrolling students in the educational programs of others; recruitment of students for college preparatory and higher education institutions; business networking; general business networking referral services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others by passing business leads and referrals among group members; arranging and conducting business conferences; providing career information; providing online information in the field of career development, namely, career information for individuals to assist them in obtaining jobs and being successful in their careers | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 1975 |
| 036 | College consulting and counseling services, namely, assisting students in applying for scholarships and financial aid; charitable fundraising services; providing online information in the field of financial aid assistance available for secondary schools, colleges, and universities | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 1975 |
| 041 | Educational preparatory consulting and counseling services, namely, assisting students in finding secondary schools and colleges and universities, completing the application process, preparing for standardized tests, and preparing for student life; career counseling, namely, providing advice concerning education options and requirements to pursue career opportunities; charitable services, namely, academic mentoring of school age children and young adults; education services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting classes, seminars, educational conferences and programs, workshops, tutoring, and mentoring in the fields of career development, leadership, and business skills and in the field of admissions, financial aid, preparation, and success in secondary schools and colleges and universities; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational and educational speakers; educational assessment; arranging and providing information and workshops in the field of parenting concerning education of children; providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of academics, leadership, business, and citizenship; providing online information in the field of admissions to, preparation for, and success in secondary schools and colleges and universities | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 1975 |
| 045 | Organizing and conducting support groups for parents concerning the education of children and how to support their children in the educational process | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 1975 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 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. |
| Feb 3, 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. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 2, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 18, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 6, 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. |
| Jul 21, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 21, 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. |
| Jul 1, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 11, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 22, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 12, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 12, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 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. |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 5, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 2, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 28, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |