USPTO serial 77114627
ABMS MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 9, 2008
- Examiner
- BUONGIORNO, CHRISTOPHER L
- 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
AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
EVANSTON, IL, US
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AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Chicago, IL, US
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AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
EVANSTON, IL, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
James M. McCarthy
James M. McCarthy Norvell IP llcP.O. Box 2461CHICAGO, IL 60690United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | PRINTED PUBLICATIONS, NAMELY, BOOKLETS AND NEWSLETTERS RELATING TO TEST PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN SPECIALTY FIELDS | ACTIVE | Jul 15, 2007 |
| 035 | TESTING AND EVALUATING THE COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALTY FIELDS | ACTIVE | Jul 15, 2007 |
| 041 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN SPECIALTY FIELDS | ACTIVE | Jul 15, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 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 21, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 3, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 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. |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 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 3, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 23, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 8, 2018 | 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. |
| May 8, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 19, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 9, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 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 30, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2008 | 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 6, 2008 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 29, 2008 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 8, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 8, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 8, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 7, 2008 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2008 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Mar 25, 2008 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Mar 25, 2008 | CNFR | SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Mar 6, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 6, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 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 21, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| Dec 21, 2007 | 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. |
| Dec 21, 2007 | CNRT | SU - 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 3, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 14, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 14, 2007 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Nov 13, 2007 | 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. |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 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 1, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 16, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 16, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 11, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 11, 2007 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2007 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2007 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2007 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 11, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 1, 2007 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |