USPTO serial 74426357
PROFIX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 10, 1997
- Examiner
- BUCHANAN WILL, NORA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
MEMPHIS, TN, US
Memphis, TN, US
Memphis, TN, US
Memphis, TN, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
RONALD E. SHAPIRO
RONALD E. SHAPIRO Shapiro and Silverstein PLLC11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 740Fairfax, VA 22030UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | medical products, namely total knee prostheses and related instruments | ACTIVE | Oct 29, 1990 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 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. |
| Jun 6, 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. |
| Jun 6, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 10, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Dec 13, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 10, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 24, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 13, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 21, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 10, 1997 | 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. |
| Mar 26, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 4, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 27, 1997 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 6, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 6, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 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 6, 1996 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 2, 1996 | 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. |
| Dec 1, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 19, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 17, 1993 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Dec 14, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 13, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |