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Reg. 3778908Status 710
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Apr 20, 2010
Examiner
SALEM-HOWEY, AISHA
Law office
TMO LAW OFFICE 113

What this means

Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.

Status 710: Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active.

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Owner

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TIMOTHY H. HIEBERT

TIMOTHY H. HIEBERT Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP470 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 600Boston, MA 02210UNITED STATES

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
009Scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing foods, beverages and drinking water for the presence of contaminants, electronic analyzers for testing fuels for the presence of contaminants and for correct composition of the fuels, electronic analyzers for testing consumer products for the presence of contaminants, electronic analyzers for measuring, testing and detecting contaminants and environmental pollutants; Computer hardware; Computer software for use in the fields of biofuels, environmental science, foods and beverages, forensics, chemicals, hydrocarbon processing, materials characterization, nanomaterials, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, namely, software for operating laboratory analyzers and for the collection, storage, management and reporting of laboratory testing and analysis data; Computer software for controlling and operating laboratory instruments; Computer software for image acquisition, analysis and reporting, for use in the life sciences; Computer software for managing and reporting laboratory data, namely, software for maintaining and managing a database of information pertaining to laboratory procedures, for planning, scheduling, tracking and evaluating laboratory events and procedures, for maintaining records of laboratory data, for the transfer of data to and from laboratory instruments, and for reporting and distributing information about the status and results of laboratory procedures; Automated sample processors for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research and clinical use in the preparation of liquid samples; Scientific apparatus for measuring cellular fluorescence; Liquid chromatographs; Gas chromatographs; Mass spectrometers; Microarray scanners; Frequency response detectors; Spectrometers; Electrophoresis apparatus not for medical purposes; Confocal microplate imaging readers; Laboratory equipment, namely, automated liquid handlers for use in assay procedures; Instruments for thermal analysis of materials, namely, differential scanning calorimeters; Laboratory instruments, namely, storage phosphor analyzers; Laboratory instruments for drug discovery and drug development, namely, meters for measuring luminescence absorbency, fluorescence and time-resolved fluorescence; Fluorimeters and plate readers for use in imaging materials which produce luminescent and fluorescent signals; Microscopes; Charge coupled device cameras; [ Light emitting diodes; Photoelectric controls; Optoelectric sensors; Optoelectric solid state relays; Photodiodes; Phototransistors ]SECTION 8 - CANCELLED—
041Training services in the field of laboratory equipment and related softwareSECTION 8 - CANCELLED—
042Scientific research and development; Technical consultation services in the field of laboratory equipment and computer software; Laboratory research services, namely, providing molecular screening assays; Development of assays and cell lines for laboratory use; Laboratory services, namely, screening of compounds for othersSECTION 8 - CANCELLED—

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Nov 27, 2020CAEXCANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9—
Oct 21, 2020CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Oct 21, 2020TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Oct 21, 2020EWAFTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS—
Oct 21, 2020ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 21, 2020REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Oct 21, 2020COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Apr 20, 2019REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Aug 10, 2016NA85NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED—
Aug 10, 2016C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Aug 10, 2016APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
May 27, 2016E815TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED—
May 27, 2016TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Apr 20, 2010R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Mar 17, 2010SUNANOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED—
Mar 16, 2010REGVLAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Mar 12, 2010CNPRALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED—
Feb 26, 2010SUPCSTATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE—
Feb 26, 2010AITUCASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL—
Jan 27, 2010IUAFUSE AMENDMENT FILED—
Jan 27, 2010EISUTEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVEDThe 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.
Sep 30, 2009EX1GSOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED—
Sep 30, 2009EXT1SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED—
Sep 30, 2009EEXTSOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVEDThe 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 31, 2009NOAMNOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTA 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.
Jan 6, 2009PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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.
Jan 2, 2009DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Dec 17, 2008NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Dec 2, 2008PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Dec 2, 2008ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Nov 26, 2008CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Nov 25, 2008TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Nov 25, 2008CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Nov 25, 2008TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 20, 2008GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Nov 20, 2008GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Nov 20, 2008CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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.
Nov 19, 2008DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Aug 14, 2008NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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