USPTO serial 88879429
THE AUTHORITY ON FRANCHISING
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 3, 2020
- Examiner
- ANKRAH, NAAKWAMA S
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
London, ONTARIO, CA
London, ONTARIO, CA
London, ONTARIO, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael Melford
Michael Melford MELFORD LAW12 BRATTLE CIRCLECAMBRIDGE, MA 02138UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Business research and data analysis services in the field of franchising; Franchising, namely, consultation and assistance in business management, organization and promotion; Provision of market research information; Statistical analysis and reporting services for business purposes | ACTIVE | May 31, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2020 | 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 29, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 15, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 15, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 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. |
| Jul 13, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 29, 2020 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 23, 2020 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |