USPTO serial 75205305
QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 18, 1997
- Examiner
- TAYLOR, CRAIG
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 107
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
National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC
Other trademarks owned by National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce
Gaithersburg, MD
Other trademarks owned by National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce
Gaithersburg, MD
Other trademarks owned by National Institute of Standards and Technology U.S. Department of Commerce
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alvin Chua
Alvin Chua Office of the General Counsel1401 Constitution Ave., NWMail Stop 5875WASHINGTON, DC 20230Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | educational services, namely, conferences that are held in conjunction with the awarding of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and providing incentives to large and small businesses in the U.S. to demonstrate excellence in the quality of goods and services through the issurance of awards | ACTIVE | Feb 16, 1988 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | NURC | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Feb 23, 2023 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Jan 31, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 2, 2022 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 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. |
| Feb 18, 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. |
| Feb 18, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 19, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 21, 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. |
| Sep 21, 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. |
| Sep 20, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 13, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 22, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 20, 2004 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 17, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 17, 2003 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 18, 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. |
| Aug 26, 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. |
| Jul 25, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 28, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 17, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 8, 1997 | 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. |
| May 1, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |