USPTO serial 76627929
NQF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 8, 2006
- Examiner
- HUSSAIN, TASNEEM
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Washington, DC, US
Washington, DC, US
Washington, DC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Melissa Bocker
One Renaissance Blvd.Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | downloadable electronic publications in the nature of reports in the field of healthcare quality measurement and reporting [ ; and electronic publications, namely, reports in the field of healthcare quality measurement recorded on computer media ] | ACTIVE | Aug 7, 2000 |
| 016 | [ printed publications in the field of healthcare quality measurement and reporting, namely, newsletters, reports, pamphlets, brochures and posters related to developing and implementing consensus-based national standards for healthcare performance ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2002 |
| 035 | [ conducting quality assurance surveys on the use of the standards and practices of hospitals, nursing homes, physician's practices, and other healthcare providers to determine service quality ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | May 6, 2003 |
| 041 | [ educational services in the field of healthcare quality measurement, namely, conducting seminars, conferences, meetings and workshops to develop and implement consensus-based national standards for healthcare performance and distributing course materials in connection therewith; publication of printed matter, namely, newsletters, reports, pamphlets, brochures and posters related to developing and implementing consensus-based national standards for healthcare performance; on-line publication of newsletters and reports related to developing and implementing consensus-based national standards for healthcare performance; and ] providing newsletters and executive summaries in the field of healthcare quality measurement and reporting via e-mail | ACTIVE | Nov 15, 1999 |
| 042 | [ providing quality assurance services in the field of healthcare, namely, reviewing standards and practices in the field of healthcare to develop and implement national voluntary consensus-based standards for healthcare quality measurement; accreditation services, namely, reviewing, analyzing and evaluating standards and practices in the field of healthcare for the purpose of certification; and ] providing online information about healthcare quality assurance and performance measurement and standards by means of a global computer network | ACTIVE | Apr 21, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Aug 28, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 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 5, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 30, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 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 31, 2017 | 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 31, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 6, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 25, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 25, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 25, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 7, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 1, 2006 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 16, 2006 | PAPER 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. |
| May 16, 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. |
| Apr 26, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 21, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 17, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 16, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 1, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 17, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 17, 2006 | 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. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Aug 17, 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. |
| Aug 16, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 28, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |