| Serial Number | 78869631 |
| Word Mark | INDEPENDENT MEANS INC. |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 26, 2006 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, August 16, 2017 |
| Registration Number | 3198937 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 16, 2007 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 31, 2006 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | INC |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a shaded divided rectangle featuring a design of a dollar sign formed by a letter S intertwined with an exclamation point with the words INDEPENDENT MEANS INC below the design. The lining shown on the letter S is for shading purposes only. Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [ NEWSLETTERS IN THE FIELD OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, MONEY SKILLS, AND PERSONAL FINANCE; ACTIVITY KITS, NAMELY, PRINTED SETS OF ENTERTAINING READINGS INCLUDING FLASH CARDS, PRINTED EXERCISES, AND PRINTED WORKSHEETS FOR ENCOURAGING AND ENHANCING UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CONCEPTS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, MONEY SKILLS, AND PERSONAL FINANCE ] |
| Goods and Services | [ BOARD GAMES, ROLE PLAYING GAMES, AND CARD GAMES FOR ENCOURAGING AND ENHANCING UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CONCEPTS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, MONEY SKILLS, AND PERSONAL FINANCE ] |
| Goods and Services | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES IN THE FIELDS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, MONEY SKILLS, AND PERSONAL FINANCE |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, August 16, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, December 31, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 31, 2001 |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, August 16, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, December 31, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 31, 2001 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 2, 2006 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, December 31, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 31, 2001 |
| Party Name | Independent Means Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
| Party Name | Independent Means Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
| Party Name | Independent Means Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Santa Barbara, CA 93101 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, August 15, 2017 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, July 6, 2017 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 6, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Saturday, January 16, 2016 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2013 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 6, 2009 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, November 6, 2009 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2007 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2006 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Thursday, September 14, 2006 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Friday, September 8, 2006 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, September 1, 2006 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, September 1, 2006 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, September 1, 2006 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 1, 2006 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2006 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 2, 2006 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |