USPTO serial 75093989
COMPANION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 23, 1999
- Examiner
- STRZYZ, KAREN
- 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
B. Craig Killough
B. Craig Killough Kim and Lahey Law Firm6 Carriage Lane, Suite ACharleston, SC 29407UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | medical cost management[; utilization and review services for hospitals and physician hospital organizations] | ACTIVE | Aug 23, 1996 |
| 036 | administration of preferred providers plans in the field of insurance and pre-paid health care; [ administration in the field of hospital and physician hospital organizations; administration of patient reimbursement programs ] | ACTIVE | Aug 23, 1996 |
| 042 | providing health information; providing medical information | ACTIVE | Aug 23, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Mar 2, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 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 13, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2021 | 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. |
| May 28, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 12, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2020 | 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 12, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 14, 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. |
| Aug 14, 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 17, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 12, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2005 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 3, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 22, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 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. |
| Dec 11, 1998 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 23, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 13, 1998 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 13, 1998 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 28, 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. |
| Mar 12, 1998 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Mar 12, 1998 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 24, 1997 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jun 5, 1997 | OPPF | OPPOSITION PAPERS RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| May 6, 1997 | 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. |
| Apr 4, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 30, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 16, 1997 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 1997 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 22, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 21, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Oct 29, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |