USPTO serial 76215514
MAKING STANDARDS WORK
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 26, 2005
- Examiner
- DALIER, JOHN DAVID
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
BERKSHIRE, GB
Reading RG1 1AX Berkshire, GB
Reading RG1 1AX Berkshire, GB
Reading, Berkshire, GB
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ Computer hardware and parts therefor; ] computer programs for verification of compatibility with multi-vendor computer systems; computer programs for portability, namely, for computer compatibility verification and quality control; diagnostics software for determining whether third party computer software and/or systems comply with certain standards as to the compatibility and/or interoperability of the software and/or system with other software and/or systems in a networked computer environment; computer programs for networking computers; computer software, namely, utility programs, operating systems programs, interface programs, computer graphics programs, and data management programs; [ computer programs for use in database management; ] computer software for developing other software, translating programming languages into machine languages, creating databases, and creating spreadsheets; [ data processing apparatus and instruments, namely, computers for data processing, computers for word processing, computer keyboards, visual display screens for computers and microprocessors ] | ACTIVE | Jan 20, 2001 |
| 016 | [ Instructional leaflets and bulletins pertaining to computers, computer software and computer programming; newsletters, newspapers, and printed instructional manuals pertaining to computers, computer software and computer programming; ] teaching materials, namely, printed instructional materials relating to computers, computer software, and computer programming; [ computer program directories; computer paper; blank computer cards for the recording of computer programs and for data processing; blank paper tapes for computers for recording of computer programs and data; and computer printer ribbons ] | ACTIVE | Jan 20, 2001 |
| 042 | [ Computer consultation; ] computer hardware, computer software and computer system advisory services relating to compatibility and open systems; [ computer programming for others; ] computer code and computer compatibility verification for others; [ computer software research and design for others ] | ACTIVE | Jan 20, 2001 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 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 8, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 22, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 5, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 2, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 26, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Aug 18, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 25, 2011 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 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. |
| May 23, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 13, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 12, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 12, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 26, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 4, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 30, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 30, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 1, 2004 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 1, 2004 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 8, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 11, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 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. |
| Jan 7, 2003 | 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 18, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 17, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 15, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 19, 2002 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2002 | 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. |
| Nov 30, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 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 29, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |