USPTO serial 75074498
IDEALAB
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 16, 1999
- Examiner
- GLEMBOCKI, ERICA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Howard S. Michael
Howard S. Michael CROWELL & MORING LLPP.O. BOX 10395CHICAGO, IL 60610UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | business development services, namely, providing start-up activities for businesses of others; business consultation services; new product and service development services; and business marketing consultation services | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 1997 |
| 036 | financial consultation, management and research; and investment management, consultation and advice | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - INFORMATION MADE OF RECORD | — |
| Sep 20, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 1, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 1, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 1, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 11, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 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. |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 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 11, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 3, 2009 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Apr 1, 2009 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Feb 23, 2009 | 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. |
| Feb 23, 2009 | 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. |
| Feb 18, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 16, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2009 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 24, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 10, 2007 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2004 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 16, 2004 | PR23 | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Apr 2, 2004 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 15, 2003 | C.7C | NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Sep 9, 2003 | C.7F | REQUEST FOR NEW CERTIFICATE FILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 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. |
| Nov 17, 1998 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 16, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 12, 1998 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 12, 1998 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 19, 1998 | 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. |
| Feb 24, 1998 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 1998 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 2, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 19, 1997 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 1997 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 17, 1997 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Apr 25, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 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. |
| Sep 26, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |