USPTO serial 74436789
NEXTECH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 22, 1996
- Examiner
- STRASER, RICHARD
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Houston, TX, US
Houston, TX, US
HOUSTON, TX, US
Houston, TX, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
James A. Hooper
James A. Hooper Conley Rose, P.C.P.O. Box 40607Houston, TX 77240United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | automatic valves for general industrial use | ACTIVE | Apr 30, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 13, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 12, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2016 | 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 11, 2016 | 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 10, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 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 25, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 8, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 13, 2007 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 6, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 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. |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 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. |
| Aug 24, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 30, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 30, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| May 30, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 23, 2003 | PR23 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| May 23, 2003 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Nov 25, 2002 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Oct 3, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 3, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 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. |
| Aug 19, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 13, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 13, 1996 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 9, 1996 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jun 10, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 16, 1996 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 9, 1996 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 1995 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 8, 1995 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 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. |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 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 16, 1994 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 22, 1994 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 14, 1994 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 9, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |