USPTO serial 87845968
VIB
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 1, 2021
- Examiner
- LE, KHANH M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Best Western International, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ, US
Best Western International, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ, US
Best Western International, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Brian W. LaCorte
Brian W. LaCorte BALLARD SPAHR LLP1 EAST WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 2300PHOENIX, AZ 85004UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 043 | Hotels | ACTIVE | Aug 9, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 28, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 2021 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 2021 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 27, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 27, 2021 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 27, 2021 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 13, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2021 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 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. |
| Oct 28, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 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 3, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 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. |
| Aug 14, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 1, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 19, 2019 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 19, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 18, 2019 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 14, 2019 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2019 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Jul 14, 2019 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jul 14, 2019 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Jan 14, 2019 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2019 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jan 14, 2019 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Dec 22, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | 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 20, 2018 | 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 20, 2018 | 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 20, 2018 | 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 11, 2018 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 30, 2018 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2018 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |