USPTO serial 86598235
HELPS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 12, 2016
- Examiner
- KUYKENDALL, LYNDSEY
- 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
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
Washington, DC
Other trademarks owned by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
Washington, DC
Other trademarks owned by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
Washington, DC
Other trademarks owned by FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Aaron D. Hendelman
Aaron D. Hendelman WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI650 Page Mill RoadPalo Alto, CA 94304United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Financial consulting services, namely, advising retirees and senior investors on brokerage accounts and investments; Providing a telephone help line to retirees and senior investors for support and assistance regarding brokerage accounts and investments | ACTIVE | Jun 2, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 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 23, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 20, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 16, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 17, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 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. |
| Dec 8, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 30, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 30, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 19, 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 10, 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. |
| Nov 10, 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. |
| Nov 10, 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. |
| Oct 5, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 2, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 28, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Sep 15, 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. |
| 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 12, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 9, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 29, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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. |
| May 19, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 22, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 18, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |