Image Trademark with Serial Number 79110988
Status: 708 - Partial Section 71 & 15 Accepted And Acknowledged
Image for trademark with serial number 79110988
Serial Number
79110988
Registration Number
4389996
Word Mark
Status
708 - Partial Section 71 & 15 Accepted And Acknowledged
Status Date
2020-01-06
Filing Date
2011-09-08
Registration Number
4389996
Registration Date
2013-08-27
Mark Drawing
2000 - Illustration: Drawing or design without any word(s)/letter(s)/ number(s) Typeset
Design Searches
040102, 040106 - Angels, winged personages, including cherubs and cupids; humans or animals with halos. Leprechauns, elves, gnomes.
Published for Opposition Date
2013-06-11
Attorney Name
Law Office Assigned Location Code
L10
Employee Name
WEIGLE, KATHERINE CONN
Statements
Indication of Colors claimed
The color(s) beige, brown, orange, violet, grey, green, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of Mark
The mark consists of a stylized design of a fairy with beige skin, orange hair, green, black and white eyes, brown eyebrows, gray and white wings and wearing a violet colored dress and shoes.
Goods and Services
Application development tool programs for personal computers, [ mobile digital electronic devices, hand held computers, and mobile telephones; carrying cases for cell phones, telephones, pagers and mobile computers; ] computer game software and entertainment software in the nature of computer games for use on mobile and cellular phones, [ handheld computers, computers, video game consoles, both handheld and free standing, and other wireless POS devices; ] computer game software featuring character recognition, voice recognition, touch sensitivity, light sensitivity, gravity sensitivity; computer game software for electronic computer apparatus featuring interactive and multimedia functions that enable the user to integrate text, audio, graphics, still images and moving pictures; computer game software; [ decorative magnets; ] digital media, namely, [ CDs, DVDs, memory cards, and ] downloadable audio, video, and multimedia files, featuring music, motion picture and animated cartoon characters; [ digital memory devices, namely, blank recordable CDs and DVDs, blank minidiscs, blank USB flash drives, flash memory cards, memory cards, disc memories, electronic memories, RAM (random access memory) cards, computer memories; ] downloadable computer game software for playing video, computer and on-line games; downloadable ring tones, music, video recordings, and electronic games featuring music, animations and electronic games, via the internet and wireless devices; downloadable software for developing, designing, modifying, recording and customizing sound and speech; downloadable software for developing, designing, modifying, recording and customizing video, computer and on-line games; downloadable video game software featuring touch and voice control; [ earphones; eyewear cases; eyewear; headphones; home video game machines for use with external display screens or monitors; ] interactive multimedia computer game software programs; [ mouse pads; ] software for enabling video computer and on-line games to be run on multiple driven interactive video game software
Goods and Services
[ Air purifiers; barbecues; bed warmers; beverages cooling apparatus; bicycle lights; bicycle reflectors; chandeliers; disinfectant dispensers for toilets; dispensing units for air fresheners; electric blankets; electric fans; electric kettles; electric lamps; electric lights for Christmas trees; electric popcorn poppers; electric toasters; electric vaporizers; flashlights; globes for lamps; hair dryers; ice boxes; lamp casings; lamp mantles; lamp reflectors; lamp shades; lamps; lampshade holders; lanterns for lighting; non-electric pocket warmers, namely, chemically-activated heating packets for warming hands; ornamental fountains; outdoor portable lighting products, namely, headlamps; pen lights; reading lights; toilet seats; water purifying apparatus; water sterilizers ]
Goods and Services
[ Bracelets; buckles for watchstraps; clocks; horological and chronometric instruments and parts thereof; imitation jewelry; jewelry chains; jewelry; key chains as jewelry; lapel pins; necklaces; ornaments of precious metal in the nature of jewelry; pendants; watches; non-metal and non-leather key chains ]
Goods and Services
[ ball pens; bibs of paper; bookmarks; books in the field of cartoon characters; boxes of cardboard or paper; calendars; chalks; children's books; color pencil sets; color pencils, crayons; coloring books; comic books; drawing instruments; drawing paper; drawing rulers; erasing products, namely, chalk erasers, ink erasers, rubber erasers, whiteboard erasers, erasers, erasing fluids, namely, correction fluids for documents, type and printing blocks, fluid ink eradicator; fountain pens; gift boxes; glue for stationery or household purposes; greeting cards; loose-leaf binders; lunch bags; note books; packing paper, wrapping paper and packaging materials, namely, packaging containers of paper, paper bags of packaging, boxes, cartoons, storage containers and packaging containers made of paper or cardboard; musical greeting cards; pads, namely, desk pads, art pads, drawing pads, ink pads, legal pads; paintings; paper napkins; paper staplers; party ornaments of paper; paste for stationery or household purposes; pen and pencil cases and boxes; pencil sharpeners; pencils; pens; photograph albums; place mats and coasters of paper or cardboard; printed publications, namely, newspapers and magazines in the fields of video games, animated characters, and online entertainment; posters; rubber stamps; stationery; stickers; table cloths of paper; table linen of paper; wallpaper stencils; writing instruments; writing pads, memo pads, writing paper ]
Goods and Services
[ all-purpose carrying bags; animal leashes; backpacks; bags for sports; book bags; briefcases; carrying cases; collars for pets; duffel bags; handbags; key cases; leather or leather-board boxes; luggage tags; luggage; messenger bags; pouches of leather; pouches of textile; purses; school satchels; sling bags for carrying infants; suitcases; toiletry bags sold empty; toiletry cases sold empty; tote bags; travelling bags; umbrellas; wallets ]
Goods and Services
[ Bamboo blinds; beds; book shelves; boxes of wood or plastic; chairs; corks; cradles; cupboards; curtain hooks; curtain rails; curtain rings; curtain rods; curtain tie-backs in the nature of non-textile curtain holders; cushions; desks; dressing tables; easy chairs; figurines and statuettes made of plaster, plastic, wax and wood; fire screens for domestic use; furniture; high chairs for babies; mirrors; non-metal baskets, namely, baskets for transporting goods for commercial purposes, bamboo baskets for industrial purposes, bakers bread baskets; non-metal bed fittings; non-metal clothes hooks; non-metal key rings; photograph frames; picture frames; pillows; playpens for babies; sleeping bags; statues of wood, wax, plaster and plastic; toy boxes; wind chimes; works of art and ornaments made of plaster, plastic, wax and wood ]
Goods and Services
[ baby bathtubs; basins; baskets for domestic use, not of metal; bath brushes; bath products, namely, body sponges; beverage glassware; beverageware; bird cages; bottles, sold empty; bowls; buckets; cages for household pets; cake molds; candlesticks; candy boxes; canteens; cleaning cloths; coasters, not of paper and other than table linen; cocktail shakers; combs; cookie jars; corkscrews; crockery, namely, pots, dishes, drinking cups and saucers, bowls, serving bowls and trays; cups; cutting boards; dental floss; drinking flasks; dust bins; egg cups; fly swatters; foam drink holders; fragrances oil burners; gloves for household purposes; grooming tools for pets, namely, combs and brushes; hairbrushes; heat-insulated vessels; ice buckets; ice cube molds; ironing board covers; jugs; kettles; lunch boxes; mixing bowls; mixing spoons; mugs; napkin holders; non-electric food blenders; non-metal piggy banks; ornaments of ceramics, china, glass, crystal, earthenware, terra-cotta, porcelain; paper plates; pastry cutters; picnic baskets sold empty; pitchers; portable coolers; soap boxes; soap dispensers; soap holders; sponges for household purposes; statues of porcelain, terra-cotta or glass; stoppers for bottles of ceramics, china, glass, crystal, earthenware, terra-cotta and porcelain; tea pots; toilet brushes; toilet roll holders; toothbrushes; toothpick holders; toothpicks; trash cans; trays for domestic purposes; troughs; vacuum bottles; vases; waste baskets; watering cans; works of art of porcelain, terra-cotta or glass; trays for domestic purposes ]
Goods and Services
[ Banners and flags of textile; bath linen; bed linen; bedspreads; blankets, namely, baby blankets, bed blankets, blanket throws, lap blankets, pet blankets, receiving blankets, travelling blankets; cloths, namely, table cloth of textile, cotton cloth, woolen cloth, zephyr cloth, taffeta cloth, silk cloth, marabou cloth, namely, silk cloth, linen cloth, gummed cloth, other than for stationery, gauze cloth, cheviots cloth, bolting cloth, cloths used for wrapping goods, dish cloths, face cloths, burp cloths, wash cloths; cotton fabrics; covers for cushions; curtain holders or tiebacks of textile; curtains; fabrics for textile use; unfitted furniture coverings of textile; handkerchiefs of textile; mattress covers; pillowcases; quilts; textile place mats; textile tablecloths; towels; wall hangings of textile ]
Goods and Services
[ Articles of clothing, namely, swimwear, swimsuits, sportswear, namely, uniforms, sports over uniforms, shirts, bottoms, tops, sports jerseys, track jackets, waterproof jackets and pants, rain wear, gloves, mittens, belts, underwear, sleep wear, pajamas, bathrobes, hats, caps, sun visors, berets, socks, stockings, panty hose, shoes, sports shoes, slippers, sneakers, beach shoes, masquerade costumes, bandanas, jackets, knitwear, namely, sweaters, knitted jerseys, knitted pique shirts, t-shirts, shirts, outdoor winter clothing, namely, jackets, coats, ski pants, blazers, cardigans, track tops, anoraks, rain slickers, wind resistant jackets, rain coats, soft-shell jackets, shorts, dresses, skirts, coats, vests, sweaters, ties, scarves, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, gowns; bibs, not of paper; children's and infant's apparel, namely, sports jumpers, rompers and one-piece garments, t-shirts, arm and leg warmers, bottoms, coats and jackets, costumes, namely, costumes for use in children's dress up play and Halloween costumes, gloves and mittens, hats, overall sleepwear, pajamas, tights, socks, tops; footwear; headwear; wrist bands ]
Goods and Services
[ Bath mats; carpets and rugs; door mats; floor coverings; foam mats for use on play area surfaces; linoleum; non-textile wall hangings; wallpaper ]
Goods and Services
[ Action figure toys; arcade games; arcade-type electronic video games; articles of clothing for toys; balloons; balls for games; bath toys; battery operated action toys; board games; bob-sleighs; bubble making wand and solution sets; card games; Christmas tree ornaments and decorations; dolls designed to resemble computer game characters; electronic novelty toys, namely, toys that electronically record, play back, and distort or manipulate voices and sounds; game controllers for computer games; ice skates; infant toys; inflatable toys; in-line roller skates; interactive hand-held audio-visual games with liquid crystal displays not for use with television receivers; kite reels; kites; mechanical toys; musical toys; parlor games; party favors in the nature of small toys; party games; pinball games; plastic character toys; protective padding for playing sports, namely, skateboarding, roller blading, baseball, basketball, BMX (bicycle motocross), field hockey, football, hockey, inline skating, lacrosse, martial arts, motocross, mountain biking, ski, snowboard, softball, volleyball; plush toys; puppets; roller skates; rubber character toys; sailboards; sandbox toys; skateboards; action skill games; skating boots with skates attached; skis; snow boards; squeeze toys; stand-alone video output game machines; surf boards; swings; tabletop games; talking dolls; talking toys; toy boxes; toy masks; toy snow globes; toy vehicles; wind-up toys; gambling machines; virtual reality headsets and helmets for use in playing video games; water toys ]
Goods and Services
[ Amusement park and theme park services; animation film and video production services; distribution of radio programs for others; distribution of television programs for others; entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of computer and video games; entertainment in the nature of live stage performances featuring animated characters; entertainment in the nature of theater productions; entertainment services, namely, production of entertainment television shows and interactive television programs for distribution via television, cable, satellite, audio and video media, cartridges, laser discs, computer discs and electronic means; entertainment services, namely, providing online computer games and online video games that are accessible and playable via mobile and cellular phones and other wireless devices; entertainment services, namely, the provision of continuing entertainment and news programs featuring entertainment information delivered by communication and computer networks; entertainment services, namely, live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; entertainment services, namely, providing a web site featuring non-downloadable musical performances, musical videos, related film clips, photographs and other multimedia entertainment materials featuring animated cartoon characters; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games; entertainment services, namely, providing touch and voice driven online computer games for digital mobile devices; entertainment, namely, a continuing entertainment animated cartoon show broadcasted over global and local area computer networks; on-line casino gaming services; multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications; online multiplayer video game tournaments; production and provision of entertainment and news via communication and computer networks, namely, production and distribution of entertainment and news television programs for other, multimedia production services; production of audio, video, and multimedia recordings; production of radio and television programs; production of sound recordings; production, and distribution of motion pictures and rental of motion picture films; providing an Internet website portal in the field of music, video games, and animated cartoon characters; providing downloadable audio and video files in the field of entertainment relating to interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer and video games; providing games for use on mobile devices; providing news and information in the field of entertainment regarding interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer and video games, via electronic, wireless and computer networks; providing non-downloadable video and audio recordings about animated cartoon characters made within computer games via a website; providing online computer and video games accessed and played via electronic, wireless and computer networks; rental of sound recordings; video production services; video film production; video recording services ]
Goods and Services
[ Computer graphics design services, namely, creation of computer generated cartoon animated images; computer hardware and software consulting services, namely, consulting services in the fields of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; technological consultation in the technology field of computer hardware systems; computer programming; computer software consulting; computer systems analysis; conversion of data from physical to electronic media; design of computer systems; development, consultancy on and designing of computer software; development, consultancy on and designing of touch and voice driven computer software for electronic digital mobile devices; engineering in the field of computer science; services of assembling, maintenance and servicing of computer software, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of computer software; hosting a web site featuring user generated content; updating and maintenance of computer software, including touch and voice driven computer software for electronic digital mobile devices ]
Classification Information
International Class
009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; 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. - Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; 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
6 - Active
Class Status Date
2012-04-16
Primary Code
009
International Class
011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes. - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes
013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
011
International Class
014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes
002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
014
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); playing cards; printers' type; printing blocks. - 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); playing cards; printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes
002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
016
International Class
018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes
001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
018
International Class
020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes
002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
020
International Class
021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. - Household or kitchen utensils and containers (not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes
002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
021
International Class
024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers. - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.
US Class Codes
042, 050
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
024
International Class
025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes
022, 039
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
025
International Class
027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
US Class Codes
019, 020, 037, 042, 050
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
027
International Class
028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. - 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
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
028
International Class
041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes
100, 101, 107
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
041
International Class
042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; legal services. - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; legal services.
US Class Codes
100, 101
Class Status Code
G - Sec. 71 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status Date
2020-01-06
Primary Code
042
Current Trademark Owners
Party Name
Party Type
31 - 1st New Owner Entered After Registration
Address
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Trademark Owner History
Party Name
Party Type
31 - 1st New Owner Entered After Registration
Address
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Party Type
30 - Original Registrant
Address
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Party Type
20 - Owner at Publication
Address
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Party Type
10 - Original Applicant
Address
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Correspondences
Name
Jon M. Gibbs
Address
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International Registrations
International Registration Number
1111359
International Registration Date
2011-09-08
International Publication Date
2012-04-19
International Renewal Date
2021-09-08
Auto Protection Date
2013-10-12
International Status
001 - Request for extension of protection established
International Status Date
2012-04-14
Priority Claimed In
False
First Refusal In
True
Trademark Events
Event DateEvent Description
2012-04-14SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
2012-04-16NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
2012-04-16ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
2012-04-18NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
2012-04-19NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
2012-04-20APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
2012-04-23REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
2012-04-23NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
2012-06-15REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
2012-10-17TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
2012-10-17CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
2012-10-17TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
2012-10-17TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
2012-11-06FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
2012-11-07FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
2013-03-18LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB
2013-04-25TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
2013-04-25CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
2013-04-25TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
2013-04-29APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
2013-05-02LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
2013-05-06ASSIGNED TO LIE
2013-05-07LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
2013-05-22NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
2013-06-11PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
2013-08-27REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
2013-11-27FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
2013-11-29FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
2013-12-02FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
2013-12-24FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
2019-09-23TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
2019-09-23ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
2019-11-12TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
2019-11-14CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB
2019-12-17CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
2020-01-06REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
2020-01-06NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
2020-09-06PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
2020-10-04INVALIDATION PROCESSED
2020-10-04PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
2020-11-07PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB