USPTO serial 74653328
BSS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 19, 1996
- Examiner
- MERMELSTEIN, DAVID
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
HERTS EN6 3JB, GB
HERTS EN6 3JB, GB
HERTS EN6 3JB, GB
HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, LIMITED
NORTHRIDGE, CA
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Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | audio and video transmitting apparatus, namely electronic microphone splitters, electronic signal distribution systems, and audio time delay units; apparatus for altering the tonal characteristics of an audio signal, namely audio compressors, expanders, dynamic characteristics modifiers, noise gates, limiters, electronic audio crossovers, and audio test apparatus, namely phase checkers, audio analyzers and cable testers; audio equalizers; sound amplifiers; and computer hardware and software for controlling audio and video equipment; none of the aforesaid goods utilizing satellite transmissions | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 1981 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 28, 2019 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 21, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 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 21, 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 19, 2017 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 18, 2017 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jan 18, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | 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. |
| Nov 19, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | 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. |
| Nov 19, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2014 | 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 7, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 23, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 24, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 27, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 13, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 16, 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. |
| Mar 16, 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. |
| Mar 14, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Dec 31, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 19, 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. |
| Jun 18, 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. |
| Jun 16, 1996 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 9, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 4, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 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. |
| Aug 28, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |