USPTO serial 76204269
SOF-LEX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 27, 2003
- Examiner
- SOUDERS, MICHAEL J
- 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
ST. PAUL, MN
SOLVENTUM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES COMPANY
Maplewood, MN
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Saint Paul, MN
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Saint Paul, MN
Other trademarks owned by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Saint Paul, MN
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Kelly Diane Walton
Kelly Diane Walton Solventum Intellectual Properties Company2510 Conway Avenue East3M Center, Building 275Maplewood, MN 55144Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | dental instruments and kits comprised of such instruments, namely, mandrels, [ burs, ] discs, [ cups, ] wheels, [ points, brushes ] and abrasive strips, used to grind, polish or finish dental restorations | ACTIVE | Feb 10, 1977 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jul 2, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 2, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 2, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Sep 29, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 27, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 22, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 22, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Feb 22, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 22, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 18, 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. |
| Oct 18, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 2, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 2, 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. |
| May 2, 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. |
| May 2, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 12, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 5, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 29, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 29, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 20, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 11, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 27, 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. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 4, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 31, 2003 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 12, 2002 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2002 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| May 2, 2002 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 19, 2002 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 20, 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. |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Aug 8, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 25, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 17, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |