USPTO serial 75348155
NATURE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 26, 2006
- Examiner
- STOIDES, KATHERINE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
HM PUBLISHERS HOLDINGS LIMITED
London, GB
SPRINGER NATURE HOLDINGS LIMITED
LONDON, GB
BASKINSTOKE, GB
Hants RG21 6XS, GB
BASKINSTOKE, GB
HM PUBLISHERS HOLDINGS LIMITED
HAMPSHIRE, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Steven M. Espenshade
Steven M. Espenshade Pirkey Barber PLLC1801 East 6th Street, Suite 300Austin, TX 78702United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Sound recordings featuring educational topics in the field of technical sciences, technology and medicine; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books and magazines relating to technical sciences, technology, and medicine; electronic publications, namely, books and magazines relating to technical sciences, technology, and medicine recorded on computer media; [ audio and video discs featuring information relating to technical sciences, technology and medicine; ] computer software relating to technical sciences, technology and medicine for educational, medical or scientific use, namely, interactive multimedia software for allowing access to databases, word processors, spreadsheets, encyclopedias, dictionaries, reference manuals, journals, magazines and books; [ prerecorded video tapes featuring information relating to technical sciences, technology, and medicine; multimedia software recorded on CD-ROMs or floppy discs featuring information relating to technical sciences, technology and medicine; digital video discs featuring information relating to technical sciences, technology and medicine; ] all of the above to express a technical, professional or academic scientific point of view | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, arranging and conducting conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia in the field of technical sciences, technology and medicine; publication of books, magazines, journals, periodicals, reports manuals, and texts featuring information relating to technical sciences, technology and medicine [ ; electronic publishing services, namely, publication of text and graphic works of others on CD ROM, DVD, and floppy disk featuring information relating to technical sciences, technology and medicine ] ; electronic publishing services, namely, on-line publication electronic books and journals featuring information relating to technical sciences, technology and medicine; providing on-line, non downloadable books and magazines in the field of technical sciences, technology and medicine; all of the above to express a technical, professional or academic scientific point of view | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Providing information in the field of technical sciences, technology and medicine by means of a global computer network to express a technical, professional or academic scientific point of view | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 1995 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 12, 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. |
| Jul 12, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 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 26, 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. |
| Jul 18, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 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. |
| Feb 13, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 4, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 4, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 4, 2013 | PRA7 | REGISTERED - SEC. 7 REQUEST ABANDONED | — |
| May 4, 2013 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - INFORMATION MADE OF RECORD | — |
| May 4, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 22, 2013 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2006 | 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 8, 2006 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 8, 2006 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 12, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 9, 2004 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 9, 2004 | OPPF | OPPOSITION PAPERS RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Oct 29, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 5, 2004 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 28, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 28, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 20, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 27, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 27, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 27, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 18, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jan 29, 2004 | CNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | — |
| Nov 24, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 12, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 10, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 10, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 8, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 15, 2003 | 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. |
| Mar 10, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 10, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 15, 2002 | 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 19, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 19, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 1, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 19, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 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. |
| Jun 7, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 29, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 14, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 5, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 22, 2001 | CNSI | INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 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. |
| Sep 23, 1999 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 19, 1999 | 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. |
| Jan 4, 1999 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 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 20, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 15, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 30, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 23, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |