USPTO serial 73568451
BIOCONTROL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 13, 1987
- Examiner
- HAMILTON, MICHAEL
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
DARMSTADT, DE
KENT, WA
KENT, WA
Bellevue, WA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
William C. Wright
William C. Wright Epstein Drangel LLP60 East 42nd Street, Suite 2520New York, NY 10165UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LABORATORY TESTS CONTAINING REAGENTS AND/OR MEDIA FOR USE IN THE FOOD AND DAIRY INDUSTRY FOR TESTING FOR THE PRESENCE OF BACTERIA | ACTIVE | Oct 10, 1985 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 4, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 4, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 4, 2020 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Aug 4, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 4, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 4, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 29, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 3, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 29, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 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. |
| Mar 2, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 9, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 27, 1992 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 13, 1987 | 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 21, 1986 | 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. |
| Sep 21, 1986 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 29, 1986 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 15, 1986 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 15, 1986 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 1986 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 20, 1986 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 19, 1986 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 31, 1986 | 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. |