| Serial Number | 98287264 |
| Word Mark | INDEPENDENT BANK |
| Filing Date | Monday, November 27, 2023 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "INDEPENDENT" stacked above the smaller word "BANK" with a horizontal line segment positioned therebetween, all of which is positioned under an image of a stylized eagle. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | INDEPENDENT BANK has become distinctive of the goods/services, as demonstrated by the attached evidence. INDEPENDENT BANK has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement. |
| Goods and Services | Banking services; Online banking services; Internet banking services; Mobile banking services; Checking account banking services; Savings account banking services; Checking and savings banking services; ATM banking services; Credit card services, namely, issuing of credit cards; Mortgage lending services; Financing of personal loans; Commercial lending services; Financing of auto loans |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "BANK" |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
| Party Name | Independent Bank Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Grand Rapids, MI 49525 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY |
| Thursday, November 30, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 18, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, January 19, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |