USPTO serial 76979160
SUREFLAP
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 6, 2011
- Examiner
- KING, CHRISTINA B
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
Madison, NJ, GB
Cambridgeshire CB4 8QP, GB
Cambridgeshire CB4 8QP, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alexandra M. Vaccaro
Alexandra M. Vaccaro Merck & Co., Inc.126 E. Lincoln AvenueOffice of General CounselRahway, NJ 07065Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Electronic animal identification apparatus; electric and electronic devices for reading, encoding and programming transponder keys and electronic touch sensitive switches; electronic scanners; reader devices for sending a radio frequency signal to a transponder in an animal for identification purposes, namely, radio frequency identification tag readers; scanners and integrated circuits for use with micro tags with unique identification codes for labeling, tracing or tracking of animals | ACTIVE | Sep 4, 2010 |
| 019 | Non-metallic pet doors, for cats and dogs; non-metallic pet doors with mechanical locks; non-metallic pet doors with magnetically-operated locks; non-metallic pet doors with electrically-operated locks; non-metallic parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, namely, frames, swing flaps, latches, mounting adaptors for installation purposes and tunnel extenders | ACTIVE | Sep 4, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 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. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 28, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 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 28, 2022 | 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 28, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 19, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Nov 5, 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. |
| Nov 5, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 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. |
| Nov 6, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2018 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2018 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 17, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 2, 2017 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 15, 2017 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Jun 5, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 3, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 1, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 29, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 29, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2011 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 9, 2011 | MNDA | NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED | — |
| Jul 5, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 5, 2011 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 30, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 28, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 28, 2011 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 28, 2011 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 28, 2010 | 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. |
| Nov 2, 2010 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2010 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 27, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 26, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 1, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 30, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 30, 2010 | 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. |
| May 3, 2010 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Apr 30, 2010 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Mar 23, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 23, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 23, 2010 | 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. |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 25, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 4, 2009 | FFDM | FILING RECEIPT CORRECTION ENTERED | — |
| Aug 3, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 31, 2009 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 10, 2009 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |