REFER-A-FRIEND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 5, 1997, a trademark application was filed for REFER-A-FRIEND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the REFER-A-FRIEND trademark a serial number of 75293434. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 21, 2019. This trademark is owned by JACKSON HEWITT INC.. The REFER-A-FRIEND trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

promoting the sale of tax preparation services through the administration of an incentive award program whereby customers receive a monetary reward for securing additional tax preparation business for the applicant
refer-a-friend

General Information


Serial Number75293434
Word MarkREFER-A-FRIEND
Filing DateMonday, May 5, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 21, 2019
Registration Number2205113
Registration DateTuesday, November 24, 1998
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 30, 1998

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: REFER-A-FRIEND and a standard character claim is inserted.
Goods and Servicespromoting the sale of tax preparation services through the administration of an incentive award program whereby customers receive a monetary reward for securing additional tax preparation business for the applicant

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 19, 1997
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 15, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 15, 1983

Trademark Owner History


Party NameJACKSON HEWITT INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJersey City, NJ 07302

Party NameJACKSON HEWITT INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressParsippany, NJ 07054

Party NameJACKSON HEWITT INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

Party NameJACKSON HEWITT INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 15, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, March 21, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 21, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 21, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 20, 2019AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, March 20, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, December 28, 2018OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION
Saturday, November 24, 2018AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, November 21, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 21, 2018TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 5, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 18, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, November 24, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 24, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 14, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 13, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, January 31, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, January 31, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 26, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, November 24, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 19, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, July 30, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, December 30, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, February 13, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 5, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, December 5, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 24, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 30, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, May 29, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 1, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 23, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 7, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, November 7, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 22, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 14, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 14, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER