USPTO serial 76607421
TISSUE-TEK VIP
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 11, 2006
- Examiner
- SAPPENFIELD, ANN
- 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
Attorney of record
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Alan M. Kindred
Alan M. Kindred Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, Inc.1100 Glendon Ave14th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90024Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Reagents for scientific and medical research use; histological fixatives | ACTIVE | — |
| 005 | Reagents for clinical and medical laboratory use | ACTIVE | — |
| 009 | Research and laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, vacuum infiltration processors, paraffin infiltration processors, tissue processing equipment, namely, [ knives, blades, forks and ] tissue processors for processing biological samples for subsequent testing or examination by fixation, dehydration, clearing and impregnation, [ microwave processors, ] reagents, fixatives, paraffin and filters | ACTIVE | — |
| 010 | Medical laboratory and pathology equipment and supplies, namely, vacuum infiltration processors, paraffin infiltration processors, tissue processing equipment, namely, [ knives, blades, forks and ] tissue processors for processing biological samples for subsequent testing or examination by fixation, dehydration, clearing and impregnation, [ microwave processors, ] reagents, fixatives, paraffin and filters | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 15, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 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 20, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED | — |
| Mar 7, 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. |
| Mar 7, 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. |
| Mar 7, 2016 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Mar 3, 2016 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jan 29, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 13, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 16, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 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, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 11, 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. |
| Jan 17, 2006 | 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 28, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 29, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 29, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 23, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Nov 22, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 22, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 5, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 13, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 13, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 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. |
| Jul 1, 2005 | CNRT | 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. |
| May 5, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 14, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 14, 2005 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 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 19, 2005 | CNRT | 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. |
| Feb 19, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 19, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 26, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |