USPTO serial 76978301
DIGITAL ANSWER MAN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 24, 2006
- Examiner
- COLEMAN, CIMMERIAN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Consumer Electronics Association
Arlington, VA, US
Consumer Electronics Association
Arlington, VA, US
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Arlington, VA, US
Consumer Electronics Association
Arlington, VA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Sean F. Mellino
Sean F. Mellino McDonald Hopkins LLC600 Superior Avenue, East, Suite 2100Cleveland, OH 44114United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | BASED ON USE-- Providing information, via national and local television and radio news broadcasts, network morning shows, specialized television and radio programs, daily newspapers, an online website, online articles and media appearances, in the field of new computer and electronic products to consumers | ACTIVE | Mar 24, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 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 5, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 6, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 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. |
| Dec 13, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | 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 1, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 4, 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. |
| Jan 4, 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. |
| Jan 4, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 24, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 24, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 3, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2009 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2008 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 9, 2008 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 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. |
| Sep 12, 2006 | DP1B | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION | — |
| Aug 19, 2006 | MNDA | NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2006 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| Aug 15, 2006 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 30, 2006 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 20, 2006 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 1, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 29, 2006 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 29, 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 6, 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 17, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 3, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 29, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 24, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 22, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 7, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 7, 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. |
| Dec 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. |
| Dec 28, 2004 | 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. |
| Dec 9, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 24, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |