USPTO serial 86566391
BELIEVE IN BETTER
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Reg. 5330099Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 7, 2017
- Examiner
- SETTLES LEWIS, SHAILA E
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
MADISON, WI
TDS Telecommunications Corporation
Madison, WI
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TDS Telecommunications Corporation
Madison, WI
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TDS Telecommunications Corporation
Madison, WI
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Dusan Clark
DUSAN CLARK Sidley Austin LLP2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 2000Dallas, TX 75201UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | Computer installation, repair and troubleshooting services in the nature of repair of computer hardware; Installation of computer network cabling hardware systems for others | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 038 | Telecommunications services, namely, transmission of data, messages and information via ethernet circuits and/or the internet; Local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics and messages by means of telephone, cable, and satellite transmissions; Communications via fiber-optic networks; Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services; Providing telephonic communication facilities in the nature of co-location data centers; Consulting services related to telephonic communication to others; Subscription television broadcasting services; Television transmission services; Broadcasting services, namely, transmission of audio, video, and multimedia content by means of wireless communication, the Internet, electronic communications networks, and computer networks; Wireless broadband communication services; ISDN services; Providing multiple user access to a global computer network; Providing co-location services for voice, video and data communications applications; Wireless internet services, namely, providing wireless public internet access; Internet Service Provider (ISP) | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, the provision of personalized, interactive, continuing television programs featuring news, comedy, drama, action, adventure and/or animation, delivered via a telecommunications network using broadband devices and wireless devices | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 042 | Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems; Computer consultation in the field of computer security; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for use in call control, call management and telecommunication software application integration; Providing a web-based system and online portal featuring on-line non-downloadable software for third parties to remotely manage, administer, and modify telecommunication account services and applications | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 17, 2024 | C8.. | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) | — |
| Nov 7, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 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. |
| Oct 5, 2017 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2017 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 28, 2017 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 15, 2017 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 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 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 2, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 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. |
| Jun 29, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 31, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 31, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 31, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 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. |
| Dec 14, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 14, 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. |
| Jun 22, 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. |
| Jun 22, 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. |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 20, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 26, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |