USPTO serial 74719075
INSTEAD
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 24, 1996
- Examiner
- SARAI, BALDEV
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
New York, NY
New York, NY
San Diego, CA
La Jolla, CA
New York, NY
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Neil A. Salyards
Neil A. Salyards Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP525 B Street, Suite 2200San Diego, CA 92101UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | menstrual fluid collection device | ACTIVE | Mar 1, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 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, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 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. |
| Nov 21, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 21, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 30, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 24, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 21, 2008 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 21, 2008 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 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. |
| Jul 5, 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. |
| Jul 3, 2007 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 3, 2007 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 9, 2007 | PR89 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 9, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 3, 2007 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jan 19, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 20, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 11, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jan 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 27, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 24, 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 8, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 7, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 3, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 17, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 9, 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 16, 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 15, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 15, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 8, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |