USPTO serial 74607219
LIGHTNING
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 1, 1996
- Examiner
- DONINGER, CHRISTOPHER G
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
DARMSTADT, DE
Westbrook, ME, US
BELLEVUE, WA, US
Westbrook, ME, US
Westbrook, ME, US
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 LLP6 East 45th Street, 7th FloorNew York, NY 10017United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | electronic instruments for measuring light, namely luminometers; reagent-containing test swabs for luminometers; battery chargers; computer software for storing and/or plotting data and/or calculating trends; computer printers; all for use in detection and measurement of food residue on surfaces in food processing and food services areas | ACTIVE | May 25, 1995 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 13, 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. |
| Oct 13, 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. |
| Oct 13, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 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 | — |
| Dec 1, 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. |
| Dec 1, 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. |
| Dec 1, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 30, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 2, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 20, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2002 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Jul 26, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 20, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 19, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Sep 5, 1995 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 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. |
| Jul 7, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 15, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |