USPTO serial 74718041
PATHFINDER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 17, 1996
- Examiner
- PORTER, KATHLEEN C.
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
ST. PAUL, MN
Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, L.P.
Sugar Land, TX
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NAPERVILLE, IL
ONDEO NALCO ENERGY SERVICES, L.P.
SUGAR LAND, TX
Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, L.P.
Sugar Land, TX
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SUGAR LAND, TX
Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, L.P.
Sugar Land, TX
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Christopher M. Kindel
Christopher M. Kindel Pirkey Barber PLLC1801 East 6th Street, Suite 300Austin, TX 78702United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | computer software simulation programs for modeling corrosion in the refinery industry | ACTIVE | Jul 28, 1994 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 16, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 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. |
| Feb 15, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 30, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 30, 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. |
| Aug 30, 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. |
| Aug 30, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 7, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 7, 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 7, 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. |
| Aug 15, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 20, 2007 | PR89 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jul 20, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 14, 2007 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Mar 15, 2007 | PR89 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Mar 15, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 20, 2006 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Nov 28, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 25, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 14, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 27, 2004 | PR89 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Feb 27, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 21, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 26, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jul 26, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 17, 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. |
| Oct 24, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 20, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 26, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 16, 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. |
| Apr 23, 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. |
| Mar 22, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 16, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 12, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |