USPTO serial 77311421
BRAILLE INSTITUTE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 10, 2009
- Examiner
- CASE, LEIGH CAROLINE
- 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
Braille Institute of America, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Other trademarks owned by Braille Institute of America, Inc.
Braille Institute of America, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Other trademarks owned by Braille Institute of America, Inc.
Braille Institute of America, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael J. Turgeon
Michael J. Turgeon Vedder Price P.C.222 North LaSalle Street - 25th FloorChicago, IL 60601United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Children's activity books; Children's books; Children's interactive educational books; Educational books featuring Braille instruction and skill development; Children's storybooks; Educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of Braille instruction and skill development; Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of Braille instruction and skill development; Publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of Braille instruction and skill development | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Mail order book clubs; Public advocacy to promote awareness of solutions and to eliminate barriers for blind and visually impaired individuals | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Accepting and administering monetary charitable contributions; Charitable fund raising; Charitable fund raising services by means of an entertainment event | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Charitable services, namely, providing books to blind and visually impaired individuals; Publication of books; Audio recording and production; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Training services in the field of Braille instruction and skill development, including orientation and mobility and activities of daily living; Braille transcription; Braille translation; Arranging of contests; Entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting of competitions for reading, writing and comprehension skills in Braille for the promotion of Braille literacy | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 27, 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. |
| Jun 27, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 6, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 2009 | 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. |
| Dec 23, 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. |
| Dec 3, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 26, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 17, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 17, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 12, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 24, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 23, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 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 23, 2008 | 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 23, 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. |
| Mar 11, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 10, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 10, 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. |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 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. |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 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. |
| Feb 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. |
| Feb 1, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |