USPTO serial 76341485
PREPSTAIN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 27, 2005
- Examiner
- CASE, LEIGH CAROLINE
- 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
BURLINGTON, NC, US
Burlington, NC, US
Burlington, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Keith Toms, Esq.
Keith Toms, Esq. McCarter & English, LLP265 Franklin StreetBoston, MA 02110United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | reagents to preserve and prepare cells and small tissue samples collected from human sources for clinical presentation and evaluation | ACTIVE | Apr 9, 2002 |
| 009 | automated laboratory robot and related operating software, accessories and consumables which prepares liquid-based, thin layer cellular samples from a cell suspension for use in medical, clinical and scientific procedures and devices for use therewith, namely vials, tubes, disposable kits, pipettes, settling chambers and slides | ACTIVE | Apr 9, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 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. |
| Jun 15, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 5, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2015 | 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 9, 2015 | 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 9, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 28, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 4, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 4, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 19, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | 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 18, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2006 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 27, 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. |
| Aug 18, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 12, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 10, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 9, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 1, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 1, 2005 | 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. |
| Feb 15, 2005 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 31, 2005 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 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. |
| Aug 16, 2004 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 2, 2004 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 2, 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. |
| Jul 28, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 12, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 27, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jan 27, 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. |
| Aug 11, 2003 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 29, 2003 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 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 1, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 10, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 29, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2003 | 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. |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 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 14, 2002 | 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. |
| Apr 24, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 13, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 6, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |