USPTO serial 75007121
AFFINITY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 15, 1997
- Examiner
- WOLFSON, FRANCES
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Cranberry Township, PA, US
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Nathan J. Prepelka
Nathan J. Prepelka The Webb Law Firm420 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Suite 1200One Gateway CenterPittsburgh, PA 15222Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | respirators other than for artificial respiration | ACTIVE | Apr 12, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 24, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 2, 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. |
| Nov 2, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 9, 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. |
| Oct 9, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 3, 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. |
| Apr 3, 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 20, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 8, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jan 18, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jan 18, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 7, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 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. |
| May 30, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 29, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 19, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 30, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 18, 1997 | 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. |
| Aug 9, 1996 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 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. |
| Jul 5, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 31, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 28, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 20, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 30, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |