USPTO serial 76153235
ACELA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 15, 2003
- Examiner
- KOVALSKY, LAURA G
- 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
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
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National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jillian L. Burstein
Jillian L. Burstein REED SMITH LLP10 South Wacker Drive40th FloorChicago, IL 60606-7507Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Vehicles, namely, railway cars | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 10, 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. |
| Aug 10, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 30, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 30, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 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. |
| Feb 12, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 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. |
| Feb 1, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 30, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 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. |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 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. |
| Oct 30, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 11, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 9, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 15, 2003 | 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. |
| Apr 22, 2003 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 19, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 19, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 23, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 2, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 6, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 1, 2002 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 9, 2002 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 9, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 6, 2002 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 13, 2002 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2001 | 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. |
| May 22, 2001 | 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. |
| May 9, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 29, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 29, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |