USPTO serial 73589141
THE BLUES
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 25, 1987
- Examiner
- TIERNEY, MARGERY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
BLUE CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
BOSTON, MA, US
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Chicago, IL, US
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BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
BOSTON, MA, US
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BLUE CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
BOSTON, MA, US
BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
BOSTON, MA, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Stacey J. Watson, Esq.
Stacey J. Watson, Esq. Markery Law LLCP.O. Box 84150Gaithersburg, MD 20883-4150United StatesGoods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 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 8, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 30, 2018 | 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. |
| Oct 30, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2018 | 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 12, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Sep 28, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 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. |
| Jun 4, 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. |
| May 31, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 4, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| May 4, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 16, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 1993 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 23, 1988 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Aug 19, 1988 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Aug 25, 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. |
| Feb 17, 1987 | 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. |
| Jan 18, 1987 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 5, 1986 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 1, 1986 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 14, 1986 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 25, 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. |
| May 21, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |