USPTO serial 73376238
MICROCARE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 8, 1985
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
SPECIALTY SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION INC.
ANTIOCH, TN
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New Brunswick, NJ
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Todd A. Sullivan
Todd A. Sullivan Hayes Soloway PC175 Canal StreetManchester, NH 03101UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Surgical Instrument Cases Used in the Storage, Carrying and Sterilization of Surgical Hand Instruments | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 22, 1982 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Jan 8, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 21, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 19, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2014 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Nov 19, 2014 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Nov 18, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 12, 2012 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Mar 12, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 29, 2005 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Apr 21, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 16, 1991 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 3, 1991 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 8, 1985 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Oct 30, 1984 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Oct 30, 1984 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Aug 30, 1984 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 19, 1984 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 17, 1984 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 25, 1984 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 23, 1983 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 14, 1983 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 11, 1983 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |