USPTO serial 86983323
BECAUSE MONEY DOESN'T COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 26, 2017
- Examiner
- LAVACHE, LINDA M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC
Santa Clara, CA, US
Edelman Financial Services, LLC
Fairfax, VA, US
Edelman Financial Services, LLC
Fairfax, VA, US
Edelman Financial Services, LLC
Fairfax, VA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Andrew G. Colombo
Andrew G. Colombo HOVEY WILLIAMS LLP10801 Mastin Blvd., Suite 1000OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210-1697United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | [ Notepads; brochures in the field of personal finance and financial planning ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | May 6, 2011 |
| 028 | [ Bobblehead dolls ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 036 | Financial services in the nature of asset administration, management, investment and financial planning for others; Investment services, namely, asset acquisition, asset utilization and asset allocation services for others; Financial investment for others in the fields of securities, mutual funds and annuities; Advice relating to investments; providing financial information in the fields of business, finance, investment, money management and financial planning via a global computer information network; Financial retirement trust management services | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | On-line journals, namely, blogs in the field of personal finance and financial planning [ ; Providing online non-downloadable newsletters in the field of business, finance, investment and money management; Educational and entertainment services, namely, a continuing program about personal finance and financial planning accessible by radio, television and computer networks; Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences and workshops in the fields of business, finance, investment, money management and financial planning ] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 3, 2024 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 3, 2024 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 3, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 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. |
| Apr 15, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 25, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 26, 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. |
| Nov 18, 2017 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 17, 2017 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 8, 2017 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 8, 2017 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 6, 2017 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 24, 2017 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 24, 2017 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2017 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 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. |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 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. |
| Feb 28, 2017 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 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. |
| Feb 8, 2017 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2017 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 12, 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. |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Nov 16, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 15, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 15, 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. |
| May 18, 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. |
| May 18, 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. |
| May 18, 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. |
| May 16, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 24, 2016 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 22, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |