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2011-05-27
4120906
2012-04-03
US
RAI
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    Building construction; repair; installation services
    electrical contracting services; general contractor services, namely, construction of non-residential buildings; installation and integration of data communication hardware systems, namely, lan, wan, t1 pcm carriers, fiber optics, datacom, telephone, and computer networks; installation of solar photovoltaic systems, heavy rail signaling equipment, rail transit systems in the nature of tracks and signaling equipment, and telephone communication lines and consultation related thereto
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    engineering, design, and testing of heavy rail signaling equipment, solar photovoltaic systems, rail transit systems in the nature of tracks and signaling equipment, and telephone communication lines and consultation related thereto; design, development and testing of electrical equipment, namely, transformers, relays, switchgears, circuit breakers, meters, ground grids, uninterruptible power supply and battery and control systems, and switches
702
SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
2018-10-12
2021-04-03
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2021-02-21
US
RAI
  • 9
    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.
    computer software; computer software relating to digital assets; computer software relating to treatment of financial transactions; computer software relating to electronic payments; computer software relating to a system of cryptography; computer software for use as an electronic wallet; computer software relating to digital assets, including but not limited to cryptocurrency; computer software to facilitate the use of a block chain or distributed ledger; computer software enabling users to compile, store, transmit, receive, trade and exchange virtual currencies, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets; computer software being digital currency, being electronically stored currency, tokens of value, utility tokens, securities, shares, units of equity and tokens providing an entitlement to any of the foregoing, along with any digital representations of value or negotiable instruments; computer software being cryptocurrency, being any encrypted version of digital currency, including any digital currency whose characteristics are held in the form of or via a block chain; computer software being peer-to-peer currency, being digital currencies and cryptocurrencies which are capable of exchange defined network of users; downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    design and development of computer hardware and software; computer services, namely, providing use of software applications through a website; providing information and consultancy services in the field of computer hardware and software; providing information and consultancy services relating to the design and development of computer hardware and software; hosting an interactive website enabling users to view and access financial news, data and information related to foreign, domestic, electronic and cryptocurrencies and other digital assets; design and development of software that enables users to trade, exchange, swap, compile, store, transmit and receive currency, including digital and crypto-currency, on a global computer network
630
NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
2021-02-24
2021-04-02
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2020-06-30
US
RAI
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    recruiting artificial intelligence - talent intelligence
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2020-10-06
2020-10-06
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2018-10-30
5774670
2019-06-11
US
RAI
  • 2
    Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
    abrasion-resistant coating compositions for polymeric and other substrates; concrete sealers in the form of a coating; corrosion inhibitants in the nature of a coating; corrosion inhibitors in the nature of a coating; epoxy coating for use on concrete industrial floors; primers; rust preventatives in the nature of a coating
  • 6
    Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
    anchors; metal fasteners, namely, high temperature alloy and stainless steel anchors used to anchor refractories in furnaces and process equipment
  • 26
    Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers
    needles
700
REGISTERED
2019-06-11
2020-05-31
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2016-09-16
5353204
2017-12-12
US
RAI
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web application for recruiting
700
REGISTERED
2017-12-12
2020-05-31
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2013-10-09
US
RAI
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    beverages, namely, hot coffee, cold coffee, hot tea, cold tea, flavored water, juices, carbonated drinks, and alcoholic drinks; beverage-making machines; beverage-dispensing machines; beverage vending machines; coffee, tea, dried fruit, herbs, spices, or vegetation, in single-serving containers for use in beverage making machines; coffee, tea, dried fruit, herbs, spices, or vegetation contained in plastic or metal cartridges having filters for use in brewing machines; filters for use in beverage-making machines; wholesale supply and retail services, featuring the following goods: beverage-making machines; beverage-dispensing machines; beverage vending machines; beverages, namely, hot coffee, cold coffee, hot tea, cold tea, flavored water, juices, carbonated drinks, and alcoholic drinks; coffee, tea, dried fruit, herbs, spices, or vegetation, in single-serving containers for use in beverage making machines; coffee, tea, dried fruit, herbs, spices, or vegetation contained in plastic or metal cartridges having filters for use in brewing machines; filters for use in beverage-making machines
602
ABANDONED-FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
2014-06-02
2020-05-31
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2011-04-06
4066488
2011-12-06
US
RAI
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The mark consists of the letters "RAI" inside a polygon with rounded corners.
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    Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
    metal fasteners, high temperature alloy and stainless steel anchors used to anchor refractories in furnaces and process equipment
702
SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
2017-09-13
2020-12-06
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2010-08-02
4017795
2011-08-30
US
RAI
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    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.
    [ cameras, audio and video recorders, television decoders, blank audio and video tapes, blank audio and video recordable disks; computer software for transmitting multimedia contents via a global computer network; computer software for video games and computer games; ] pre-recorded disks and tapes featuring [ a wide variety of topics in the field of culture, education, sports, politics, news, leisure time, entertainment, economics, music, science; pre-recorded disks and tapes featuring ] entertainment in the nature of movies, music, television series featuring drama [ and situation comedies, ] documentaries, variety shows, [ comedy shows, animated cartoons, ] quiz shows, [ games; ] downloadable [ video data, audio data, texts, ] television [ and radio ] programmes featuring a wide variety of topics in the field of culture, education, sports, politics, news, leisure time, entertainment, economics, music, science; downloadable movies, music, television series featuring drama [ and situation comedies ], news, documentaries, variety shows [, comedy shows, animated cartoons, quiz shows, games; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, newsletters, books, journals featuring a wide variety of topics in the field of culture, education, sports, politics, news, leisure time, entertainment, economics, music, science ]
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    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.
    [ printed matter, namely, books, magazines, brochures concerning entertainment in the field of television, radio, cinema and music; stationery; adhesives for stationery purposes ]
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    Clothing, footwear, headgear.
    [ clothing, footwear and headgear, namely, bathing suits, blazers, blouses, cardigans, chemises, coats, foulards, gilets, gloves, gowns, hosiery, jackets, jeans, jerseys, neckties, night-gowns, overcoats, pajamas, pantyhose, pants, petticoats, pullovers, raincoats, scarves, shawls, shirts, shorts, skirts, slacks, socks, stockings, suits, sweaters, tailleurs, tops, trench coats, t-shirts, underwear, wind resistant jackets; belts; shoes, boots, slippers; hats ]
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    Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
    [ board games, card games, puzzles, soft sculpture toys, soft sculpture plush toys, toy figures, balls for games ]
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    [ advertising and marketing; rental of advertising spaces; business management, namely, purchasing and management of broadcasting rights and intellectual property rights for others in the field of television and radio entertainment ]
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    telecommunications, namely, television broadcasting services, [ radio broadcasting services, ] broadcasting of television [ and radio ] programmes [; telecommunication services for the distribution of information and entertainment, namely, the transmission of information and entertainment data, via radio, cable, satellite and via a global computer network; text, image and voice transmission via telecommunication networks; rental of telecommunication equipment ]
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    Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities
    production and distribution of television programmes, [ radio programmes, ] movies, [ animated cartoons, ] television series, music shows; entertainment in the nature of movies, television series featuring drama and situation comedies, news, documentaries, variety shows, comedy shows, [ animated cartoons, ] quiz shows; entertainment in the nature of ongoing television [ and radio ] programmes featuring a wide variety of topics in the field of culture, [ education, ] sports, politics, news, [ leisure time, ] entertainment [, economics, music, science; television and radio programming; electronic library for the supply of information, including archive information, in the nature of text, audio or video information; non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, newsletters, books, journals featuring a wide variety of topics in the field of culture, education, sports, politics, news, leisure time, entertainment, economics, music, science; multimedia publishing of books, magazines, brochures, games, music, and electronic publications; organization of community cultural and sporting events ]
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    [ weather forecasting and weather information services ]
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    Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals
    [ copyright management, licensing of intellectual property rights, licensing of radio and television broadcasting rights ]
707
2018-03-02
2020-08-31
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2004-01-14
US
RAI
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    Building construction; repair; installation services
    installation, repair, and maintenance services for automotive lifts
  • 41
    Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities
    training in the installation, repair and maintenance of automotive lifts and training in the use and operation of automotive lifts
606
ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
2008-01-11
2020-05-31
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2009-01-12
3654627
2009-07-14
US
RAI
  • 44
    Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
    medical services
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2016-02-19
2020-05-31
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2002-01-31
3333078
2007-11-13
US
RAI
Trademark Image
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    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.
    photographic apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras, unexposed camera film, blank videotape, blank floppy discs and blank compact discs; cinematographic apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras and unexposed camera film; optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical character recognition apparatus, blank optical discs, optical filters, optical lens sights, optical mirrors, optical scanners; weighing apparatus and instruments, namely, scales; signaling apparatus and instruments, namely, signal bells, signal horns, signal processors, signal whistles, signaling buoys; life saving apparatus and instruments, namely, life nets, life preservers, life buoys, life saving rafts, life belts, life jackets; computer software, namely, floppy discs and cd-roms featuring teaching of languages, university courses, entertainment, sports, and news programming and information in the nature of documentary films, educational programs, talk shows, soap operas, sports and news programming, and financial and business information; blank magnetic data carriers; blank recording discs; data processing equipment and computers, namely, sound and video recorders; prerecorded videotapes featuring a variety of television and other entertainment programs in the nature of documentary films, educational programs, talk shows, soap operas, sports and news programming, and financial and business information; calculators; earplugs not for medical purposes; handheld television sets; magnets; video game cartridges and video game discs; protective footwear; protective clothing and flame retardant clothing, namely, raincoats, protective suits, gloves, and masks
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    Clothing, footwear, headgear.
    clothing, namely, hosiery, undergarments, skirts, pants, shirts, dresses, shorts, jackets, suits, sweaters, vests, coats, and capes; athletic clothing, namely, pants, suits, and shirts; beachwear; casual clothing, namely, pants, shirts, sports jackets, blazers; children's clothing, namely, pants, shirts, skirts; baby clothing, namely, pants, shirts, skirts; clothes for fishing, namely, waterproof pants, waterproof jackets; ski wear; uniforms footwear, namely, boots, shoes, slippers, sandals, athletic footwear, beach footwear, children's footwear, infant's footwear, outdoor winter footwear, rain footwear, exercise footwear, fishing footwear, golf footwear, ski footwear, formal footwear, bridal footwear; head wear, namely, hats, toques, caps
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    Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
    games, namely, board games, card games, table tennis games, pinball games, role-playing games, paddle ball games, parlor ball games; toys, namely, toy action figures and accessories therefor, toy armor, toy bows and arrows; toy boxes; toy figures; toy gliders; toy holsters; toy hoop sets; toy model hobby craft kits; toy putty; toy rockets; toy stamps; toy watches; dog toys; infant action crib toys; plush toys; self-sculptured toys; stuffed toys
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    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    dissemination of business advertising for others; placing advertisements for others; preparing advertisements for others; promoting goods and services by preparing and placing advertisements in electronic magazines accessed through a global computer network; electronic billboard advertising; preparing audiovisual presentations for use in advertising; advertising agencies; television advertising agencies; advertising agencies, namely, promoting the services of all various industries through the dissemination of printed and audio promotional materials and by rendering market promotion advice; advertising agency services; providing television advertising for others; dissemination of advertising via an online electronic communications network; dissemination of advertising matters of others via cable television, satellite television, radio; advertising services, namely, providing advertising space in a periodical; advertising and promotional services in the field of television, cable television, radio, and online broadcasting; advertising slogan and cartoon character licensing; rental of advertising spaces; promoting sports competitions and/or events; promoting concerts; promoting goods and services by preparing and placing advertisements in electronic magazine accessed through a global computer network; promoting goods and services through the dissemination of discount cards; promoting the marketing of credit card accounts through the administration of incentive award programs; promoting the marketing of goods and services by awarding purchase points for credit card use; promoting the marketing of goods and services through the dissemination of printed material and promotional contests; radio and television clearing houses; production of television commercials; copyright management
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    telecommunications, namely, cable television broadcasting, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting services, radio and television communications; rental of telecommunication equipment; television, cable television, and satellite television broadcasting services; radio and television broadcasting services rendered through the medium of radio and television programs broadcast over radio and television stations and radio and television networks; telecommunications routing and junction services; subscription television broadcasting; cable television transmission; television and video broadcasting by satellite to video monitors located in stations, buses, airports, and television and video broadcasting by satellite of exhibitions rendered live in stadiums
  • 41
    Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities
    television and radio programming; production of entertainment, sports, and news programs for television, cable, and television broadcast and providing on-line information in the field of entertainment, sports, and news; production and distribution of motion picture films and television programs in a variety of entertainment, news, and educational subjects; production of television programs; entertainment in the nature of television news shows; television production; television program syndication; television programming; cable television programming; distribution of television programming to cable television systems; production of cable television programs; production of closed caption television programs; production of radio and television programs; distribution of television programs; entertainment in the nature of ongoing television programs in the field of sports; rental of television sets; rental of radios and televisions
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    meteorological forecasting
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    Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation
    providing of food and drink, namely, catering services, cafeteria services, restaurant services; providing temporary housing accommodations
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2014-06-20
2020-05-31
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1996-06-10
US
RAI
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The box depicted by a solid line accompanying this application is not part of the mark and no clain is made to it.
  • 41
    Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities
    educational services, namely, conducting educational seminars and workshop, accompanied by distribution of educational material, in connection with antenna design
602
ABANDONED-FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
1998-06-17
2020-05-31
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1996-08-22
2159956
1998-05-26
US
RAI
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    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    investigation, protection, security and surveillance services, namely, pre-employment background checks, white-collar crime investigations, embezzlement investigations, merger and acquisitions inquiries, assets inquiries, arson investigations, insurance investigations, probate investigations, patent infringement investigations, industrial theft investigations, workers compensation claims investigations, location of missing persons, providing contract guards, security surveys, executive protection services, residential security services, computer security services, electronic sweeps, video tape surveillance, conducting polygraph examinations, document and handwriting analysis, and fingerprinting
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2005-03-05
2020-05-31
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1996-08-22
2158170
1998-05-19
US
RAI
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    investigation, protection, security and surveillance services, namely, pre-employment background checks, white-collar crime investigations, embezzlement investigations, merger and acquisitions inquiries, assets inquiries, arson investigations, insurance investigations, probate investigations, patent infringement investigations, industrial theft investigations, workers compensation claims investigations, location of missing persons, providing contract guards, security surveys, executive protection services, residential security services, computer security services, electronic sweeps, video tape surveillance, conducting polygraph examinations, document and handwriting analysis, and fingerprinting
800
REGISTERED AND RENEWED
2008-11-08
2020-05-31
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1996-10-29
2166943
1998-06-23
US
RAI
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    product and product literature order processing, manifesting and fulfillment for others; automated inventory control services; telemarketing; client-site mailroom operation for others; on-line client database management services; personnel services, namely, providing clerical and technical administrative staffing; mailing list generating and management
  • 39
    Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement
    warehousing and secure warehousing services; domestic and international shipping by truck, boat or airplane; long term storage services
  • 40
    Treatment of materials
    data conversion services, namely, document data transfer and physical conversion from one media form to another media
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    providing toll-free telephone number order inquiry and information services on behalf of others; printing services, namely, barcoded label printing services, laser printing services, ink jet printing
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2005-03-26
2020-05-31
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1993-03-09
1838075
1994-05-31
US
RAI
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    administering licensing programs for plant varieties
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    consultation services relating to the protection and marketing of plant varieties and agricultural products
800
REGISTERED AND RENEWED
2014-10-03
2020-05-31
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1990-10-26
US
RAI
Trademark Image
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    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.
    materials and stationery used by rai marketing corp.in marketing and performing its corporate purpose and business
602
ABANDONED-FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
1991-12-10
2020-05-31
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1986-01-27
1443534
1987-06-16
US
RAI
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  • 36
    Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs
    brokerage services in the field of interior decoration items, manufactured by others, by means of periodic shows and private showings
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2008-03-22
2020-05-31
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1981-08-03
1234816
1983-04-12
US
RAI
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    accounting and business management services
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    communication consultation services
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
1989-09-01
2020-05-31
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1970-04-03
934219
1972-05-16
US
RAI
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  • 41
    Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities
    training individuals to fly airplanes
900
EXPIRED
1993-02-22
2020-05-31
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