USPTO serial 77604458
SOFTLAYER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 5, 2010
- Examiner
- BIDDULPH, HEATHER ANN
- 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
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
ARMONK, NY
Other trademarks owned by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Plano, TX
Plano, TX
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jenny Greisman
Jenny Greisman International Business Machines Corporation1 North Castle DriveIntellectual Property - TrademarksArmonk, NY 10504Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Providing online business account administration service for others in the field of web hosting; customer service in the field of web hosting services; customer service in the field of hosting websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet; customer service in the field of leasing, configuring, updating, monitoring, optimizing, repairing and troubleshooting computer servers and other computer hardware that support hosted websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet; customer service in the field of bandwidth provision to others; customer service in the field of managed data storage, backup and restoration; customer service in the field of network security management | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 2005 |
| 038 | Telecommunications services, namely, providing telecommunications access services; Telecommunication access services, namely, providing multiple user bandwidth and dedicated access to the Internet to enable electronic access to computer software, websites, software applications, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 2005 |
| 042 | Hosting websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet; hosting in the nature of leasing, configuring, updating, monitoring, optimizing, repairing and troubleshooting computer software that supports hosted websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business software applications of others accessible via the Internet; providing data backup and restoration services for hosted websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet; network security management in the nature of firewall services, virtual private network services and virus protection; troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with computer servers and other computer hardware that support hosted websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet; leasing computer servers and other computer hardware that support hosted websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet; monitoring computer servers and other computer hardware, namely, technical monitoring of network systems that support hosted websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet; configuring, namely, design of computer servers and other computer hardware that support hosted websites, software applications, computer software, electronic databases, digital content, and business computer software applications of others accessible via the Internet | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 27, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 2, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 4, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 19, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 17, 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. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 5, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 5, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 5, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 2013 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY NOT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 24, 2013 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 17, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 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 20, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2012 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 29, 2012 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 22, 2012 | 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 22, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 22, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 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. |
| Oct 20, 2009 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 11, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 11, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 11, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 10, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 4, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Aug 26, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 25, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 4, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 4, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 4, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 4, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 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. |
| Jul 14, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 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 6, 2009 | 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 6, 2009 | 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 6, 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. |
| Jan 31, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 4, 2008 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |