USPTO serial 76625557
EMPIRE SERVICE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 14, 2006
- Examiner
- PEETE, KYLE C
- 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
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
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National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Washington, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jillian L. Burstein
Jillian L. Burstein REED SMITH LLP10 South Wacker Drive40th FloorChicago, IL 60606-7507Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 039 | Railroad transportation services | ACTIVE | Jun 10, 1973 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 10, 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. |
| Aug 10, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 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 29, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 22, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 24, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 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. |
| Nov 22, 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. |
| Nov 2, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 9, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 9, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 1, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 29, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 28, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 14, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |