USPTO serial 76553836
EMPAC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 8, 2006
- Examiner
- HARDY LUDLOW, TARAH KIM
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY, US
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY, US
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Cynthia-Clare Tagoe
Cynthia-Clare Tagoe Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLPOne Commerce PlazaALBANY, NY 12260United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, production and provision of live performances by musical performers, theatrical performers, or dramatic performers; educational services, namely, providing seminars and workshops featuring lectures, films, panel discussions, and readings, in the field of the arts, with and without electronic media, and distribution of course materials therewith; [radio and television programming;] entertainment services, namely, production of television, motion picture films, musical performances, theatrical performances, and dramatic performances including plays, operas, and dances | ACTIVE | Sep 19, 2003 |
| 042 | Research services namely, developing computerized hardware and software for performances and media productions | ACTIVE | Sep 13, 2003 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 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. |
| Feb 24, 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. |
| Feb 24, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 10, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 11, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 29, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 10, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 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 13, 2006 | UNDC | UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - COURTESY COPY MAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 16, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 12, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 11, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 30, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 30, 2006 | 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. |
| Dec 6, 2005 | 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. |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 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 24, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 24, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 20, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 13, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 12, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| May 5, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 5, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 3, 2004 | 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 2, 2004 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | 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 2, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 28, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 28, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 28, 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. |
| Apr 23, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 12, 2003 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |