Who owns the THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE trademark?

The THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE trademark is owned by MACATAWA BANK, N.A..

What class is the THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE trademark registered in?

The THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE trademark is registered in Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

What is the serial number for THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE?

The USPTO serial number for THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE is 78224717.

What is the registration number for THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE?

THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE is registered under USPTO registration number 2874479.

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THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE

SN 78224717·Reg 2874479·Filed Mar 12, 2003

Owner MACATAWA BANK, N.A.

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE (Serial No. 78224717), Registration No. 2874479, is a registered US trademark filed on Mar 12, 2003 by MACATAWA BANK, N.A.. This trademark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services).

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THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE (Reg. #2874479) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, MACATAWA BANK, N.A., since 2003. The mark covers Class 036 (Insurance, financial & real estate services). Goods and services include Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Mar 12, 2003

SERIAL

78224717

REG#

2874479

REGISTERED

Aug 17, 2004

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMar 12, 2003

Serial Number78224717

Registration No.2874479

Registration DateAug 17, 2004

Status DateJul 09, 2025

Published for OppositionMay 25, 2004

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 036Insurance, financial & real estate services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Jan 22, 2002

First use in commerce: Jan 22, 2002

Financial, monetary and banking services; insurance services; real estate services.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

30 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 09, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Jul 09, 2025

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 09, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Jul 09, 2025

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

May 21, 2025

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Apr 25, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Apr 25, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Apr 25, 2025

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Apr 25, 2025

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Apr 25, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Mar 05, 2025

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 03, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Aug 17, 2023

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Dec 28, 2013

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 28, 2013

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 28, 2013

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Dec 28, 2013

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Dec 17, 2013

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

Dec 17, 2013

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Jun 19, 2010

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jun 18, 2010

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jun 01, 2010

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 17, 2004

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 25, 2004

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

May 05, 2004

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 07, 2004

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Feb 13, 2004

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Feb 13, 2004

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Aug 13, 2003

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Aug 12, 2003

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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