USPTO serial 74146551
RIFATER
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Reg. 1866178Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 6, 1994
- Examiner
- WELLS, KELLEY L
- 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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
GREENVILLE, DE
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
GREENVILLE, DE
Greenville, DE
GREENVILLE, DE
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Karen Lim
Karen Lim FROSS ZELNICK LEHRMAN & ZISSU, P.C.151 WEST 42nd St., 17 Fl.NEW YORK, NY 10036UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | antibiotic pharmaceutical preparations | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 13, 1994 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Dec 6, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 8, 2020 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 5, 2017 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 1, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 13, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 13, 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 13, 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 11, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 22, 2010 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 15, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 23, 2006 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 25, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2004 | 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. |
| Sep 20, 2004 | 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. |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2004 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 15, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2001 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 6, 2000 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 6, 1994 | 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. |
| Jul 6, 1994 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 6, 1994 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 3, 1994 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 26, 1994 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 27, 1993 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 25, 1993 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jun 21, 1993 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 3, 1993 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 19, 1992 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 2, 1992 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 12, 1992 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 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 17, 1992 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 6, 1991 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 17, 1991 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 1991 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |