"ALWAYS A FRIEND ALWAYS A SMILE" Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 1, 1982, a trademark application was filed for "ALWAYS A FRIEND ALWAYS A SMILE" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the "ALWAYS A FRIEND ALWAYS A SMILE" trademark a serial number of 73372630. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 12, 2024. This trademark is owned by Econ-O-Inn of America, Inc.. The "ALWAYS A FRIEND ALWAYS A SMILE" trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

Economy Motel and Restaurant Services
"always a friend always a smile"

General Information


Serial Number73372630
Word Mark"ALWAYS A FRIEND ALWAYS A SMILE"
Filing DateThursday, July 1, 1982
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 12, 2024
Registration Number1243939
Registration DateTuesday, June 28, 1983
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 5, 1983

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEconomy Motel and Restaurant Services

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 12, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 30, 1977

Trademark Owner History


Party NameADVANTAGE HOTELS, INC.
Party Type44 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLakeway, TX 78734

Party NameADVANTIS HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE, LLC
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMURFREESBORO, TN 37130

Party NameSELECT INNS FRANCHISING, INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBLOOMINGTON, MN 55431

Party NameSELECT I.A., INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEXCELSIOR, MN 55331

Party NameEcon-O-Inn International, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFargo, ND 58102

Party NameEcon-O-Inn of America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFargo, ND 58108

Party NameEcon-O-Inn of America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFargo, ND

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 12, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, June 28, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, February 1, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, February 1, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 1, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, February 1, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, February 1, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Sunday, November 15, 2020WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED
Sunday, November 15, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
Sunday, October 4, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Sunday, October 4, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Sunday, October 4, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sunday, October 4, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Sunday, October 4, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, June 1, 2020REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Tuesday, March 31, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, March 31, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 31, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, March 31, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 31, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 31, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 5, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, July 27, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, July 27, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, July 27, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 25, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 9, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, April 24, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, July 21, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, July 21, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, March 31, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, March 31, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, March 31, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, February 11, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 5, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, June 28, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 5, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 28, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 5, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 1, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, February 24, 1983APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, January 20, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, January 10, 1983ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER