USPTO serial 76462779
BEHIND THE BLACKBOARD
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 7, 2003
- Examiner
- ENGEL, MICHAEL
- 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
Washington, DC, US
RESTON, VA, US
Washington, DC, US
Reston, VA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Rebecca E. McDougall
Rebecca E. McDougall Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP1111 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWAttention: TMSUWashington, DC 20004Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT SOFTWARE CARTRIDGES CONTAINING INFORMATION RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES; DOWNLOADABLE THIRD PARTY ACCESSORY SOFTWARE FOR USERS TO ENHANCE FUNCTIONALITY USING THE EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE; DOWNLOADABLE OPEN PROGRAM SOFTWARE SOURCE CODE AND APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACES, LICENSED FOR USE TO OTHERS FOR BUILDING EXTENSIONS, LINKS, FUNCTIONALITY AND MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, TOOLS, SERVICES AND CONTENT; DOWNLOADABLE SOFTWARE PROGRAM PATCHES | ACTIVE | Sep 24, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 5, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Jun 18, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 1, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 7, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 28, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 28, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 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 28, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 13, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 11, 2018 | 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. |
| Sep 11, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 27, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 27, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 3, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 3, 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 3, 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. |
| Apr 29, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 9, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 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. |
| Dec 11, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 12, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 11, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 3, 2010 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 3, 2010 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 3, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 22, 2009 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 6, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2009 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 6, 2009 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 12, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 12, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| Jun 25, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 22, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 15, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 12, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |