USPTO serial 77278177
MINDSPARK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 18, 2013
- Examiner
- TENG, SIMON
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 105
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
MINDSPARK INTERACTIVE NETWORK, INC.
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Other trademarks owned by MINDSPARK INTERACTIVE NETWORK, INC.
MINDSPARK INTERACTIVE NETWORK, INC.
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Other trademarks owned by MINDSPARK INTERACTIVE NETWORK, INC.
Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
NEW YORK, NY
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Gerald J. Ferguson
Gerald J. Ferguson BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP45 Rockefeller PlazaNew York, NY 10111-0100UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ Downloadable computer software for use in providing search engine services provided through a browser tool bar; downloadable Internet browser plug-ins and client server applications in the nature of multi-function tool bar plug-ins; computer software for operating and maintaining an online virtual world featuring avatar-based communications for transmission of electronic messages among computer users, chat rooms, electronic bulletin boards, computer games and activities, a virtual economy and a virtual currency for transaction of virtual commerce, and delivery of audio, video and multimedia content; computer software for creating customized avatars and downloading such avatars to personal computers and mobile devices; downloadable software, namely, browser tool bars; downloadable computer software for use in attaching fanciful designs, icons or symbols in e-mail correspondence; downloadable computer software for use in instant messaging and online chat; downloadable computer software for use in customizing graphical appearances for use generated personalized web pages; software for use in personalizing cell phones ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 035 | Business services, namely, dissemination of advertising for others via the Internet; online advertising services for others, namely, providing advertising space on Internet web sites; promoting the goods and services of others by placing advertisements and promotional displays on electronic sites accessed through computer networks | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | [ Telecommunications services, namely, providing on-line electronic bulletin boards and online chat rooms for the transmission of messages among computer users in the field of general interest; operating and maintaining an online virtual world, namely, providing avatar-based communications for transmission of electronic messages among computer users, providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards, in the field of general interest ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games and entertainment content[ ;operating and maintaining an online virtual world for entertainment purposes, namely, providing online computer games and entertainment content, and providing a virtual economy and a virtual currency for transaction of virtual ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | [ Computer services, namely, providing customized on-line web pages featuring user-defined information, which includes search engines and online web links to other websites ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 12, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 18, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 8.PR | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 26, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 18, 2019 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 9, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 2, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 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 17, 2013 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2013 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 14, 2013 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 14, 2013 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 14, 2013 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2013 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2013 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 1, 2012 | 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. |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 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. |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 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. |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 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. |
| Mar 27, 2012 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 17, 2012 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 17, 2012 | 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. |
| Aug 20, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2011 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 17, 2011 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2011 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Feb 19, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 2011 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 16, 2011 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2011 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jan 19, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 30, 2010 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 17, 2010 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2010 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 10, 2010 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 9, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 2, 2010 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2010 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Sep 16, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 9, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 14, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 14, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2009 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 6, 2009 | 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 6, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 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 25, 2008 | 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 5, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 21, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 10, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 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. |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 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. |
| Jul 1, 2008 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 23, 2008 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 11, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 9, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 9, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 9, 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 13, 2007 | CEPE | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Dec 13, 2007 | CEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION MAILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 13, 2007 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 12, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 18, 2007 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |