| Serial Number | 77639287 |
| Word Mark | THE REFERRALADVANTAGE PROGRAM |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 3745981 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
| Certificate of Correction for Registration | In the statement, line 1, "WILLIAM R.CATES, INC." should be deleted, and WILLIAM R. CATES, INC. should be inserted. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "PROGRAM" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of an upwardly arcing line above the stylized words "THE REFERRALADVANTAGE PROGRAM". |
| Goods and Services | [ Digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital disks featuring information on how to obtain business referrals ] |
| Goods and Services | EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, NAMELY, WORKBOOKS, IN THE FIELD OF HOW TO OBTAIN BUSINESS REFERRALS |
| Goods and Services | [ EDUCATION SERVICES, namely, PROVIDING CLASSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF HOW TO OBTAIN BUSINESS REFERRALS AND DISTRIBUTION OF COURSE MATERIAL IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ] |
| Pseudo Mark | THE REFERRAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, January 2, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, January 2, 2004 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 29, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, January 2, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, January 2, 2004 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, January 2, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, January 2, 2004 |
| Party Name | William R. Cates, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| Party Name | William R. Cates, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Laurel, MD 20707 |
| Party Name | William R. Cates, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Laurel, MD 20707 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Sunday, June 30, 2019 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2019 | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED |
| Sunday, June 30, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 3, 2019 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Saturday, February 9, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 25, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 25, 2016 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Friday, March 25, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, January 23, 2016 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, January 23, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 9, 2015 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Friday, October 16, 2009 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, October 12, 2009 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, October 10, 2009 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Saturday, October 10, 2009 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, October 1, 2009 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Monday, March 16, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, December 30, 2008 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Monday, December 29, 2008 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |