USPTO serial 76446591
DIFFERENT & BETTER
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Reg. 2928113Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 22, 2005
- Examiner
- REIHNER, DAVID
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp.
Union City, CA
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp.
Union City, CA
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp.
Fremont, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Julia C. Archer
Julia C. Archer Enns & Archer LLP939 Burke StreetSuite JWinston-Salem, NC 27101Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 039 | packaging for transportation and then pick-up of out-dated pharmaceutical products from hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical establishments and delivery to either manufacturers or distributors of such products or entities that dispose of out-dated drugs | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2002 |
| 040 | waste management of out-dated pharmaceutical products from hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical establishments | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 5, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 29, 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. |
| Nov 29, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 16, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 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. |
| Nov 1, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 3, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 9, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 8, 2010 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 8, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 22, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Dec 16, 2004 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 14, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 6, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 6, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 22, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 22, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 3, 2004 | 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. |
| Nov 2, 2004 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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. |
| Nov 1, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 22, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 22, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 14, 2004 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2004 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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. |
| Oct 12, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 8, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 20, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 20, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 24, 2004 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 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 12, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 25, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 23, 2004 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2004 | 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. |
| Mar 3, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 1, 2004 | EMRV | EMAIL RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 26, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 2004 | REIN | REINSTATED | — |
| Jan 21, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 21, 2004 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2004 | ABN2 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 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. |
| Feb 7, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 7, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 30, 2003 | 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 22, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |