USPTO serial 75496386
INSTANT MESSENGER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 16, 2007
- Examiner
- PENDLETON, CAROLYN A
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
New York, NY, US
DULLES, VA, US
Dulles, VA, US
DULLES, VA, US
DULLES, VA, US
DULLES, VA, US
Reston, VA, US
DULLES, VA, US
DULLES, VA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael A. Grow
Michael A. Grow ArentFox Schiff LLP1717 K St., NWWashington, DC 20006United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | COMPUTER SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING MULTIPLE USER ACCESS TO COMPUTER NETWORKS AND BULLETIN BOARDS FOR THE TRANSFER AND DISSEMINATION OF A WIDE RANGE OF INFORMATION; PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF GENERAL INTEREST INFORMATION VIA COMPUTER NETWORKS | ACTIVE | Mar 14, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 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 5, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 22, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jan 10, 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. |
| Jan 10, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 10, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2022 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| May 10, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 24, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 16, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 24, 2019 | 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. |
| Dec 24, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Nov 7, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 19, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 16, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 7, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 30, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 30, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 6, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 23, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 16, 2007 | 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. |
| Sep 12, 2007 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Sep 12, 2007 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 17, 2007 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 10, 2007 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Jan 25, 2007 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2006 | 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. |
| Dec 6, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 30, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 27, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 24, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 12, 2006 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 30, 2006 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Feb 23, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 23, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jan 18, 2006 | EXPR | EX PARTE APPEAL-REFUSAL REVERSED | — |
| Sep 22, 2004 | CNES | EXAMINERS STATEMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 21, 2004 | CNES | EXAMINERS STATEMENT - COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 17, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 24, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 7, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 5, 2003 | CNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 2003 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Apr 1, 2003 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Mar 28, 2003 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Sep 5, 2002 | CNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 22, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 15, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 11, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 11, 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. |
| Jan 11, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 19, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 13, 2001 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Dec 13, 2001 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Nov 21, 2001 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 19, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 16, 2001 | CNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | — |
| Aug 15, 2000 | 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. |
| Jul 7, 2000 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 7, 2000 | 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. |
| Aug 19, 1999 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 19, 1999 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 18, 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 26, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 15, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 11, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |