USPTO serial 77639625
BE CERTAIN.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 13, 2011
- Examiner
- SOMERVILLE, ARETHA CHARESE
- 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
Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie, MN
GLENVIEW, IL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Steven M. Koehler
Steven M. Koehler Westman, Champlin, & Koehler, PA121 South Eighth Street, Suite 1100MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-2328UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Testing machines and complete testing machine systems for applying mechanical loads and/or displacements to determine mechanical properties of materials, components and structures, and parts for the same, namely, [ load frames, ] hydraulic, pneumatic and manual mechanical specimen grips, [ electrical controllers, ] and environmental simulation systems, namely, furnaces and chambers [ ; alignment fixtures for material testing systems for applying mechanical loads and/or displacements to determine mechanical properties of materials, components and structures; and computer software programs for reporting, analysis, controlling and operating testing systems for applying mechanical loads and/or displacements to determine mechanical properties of materials, components and structures ] | ACTIVE | Jan 30, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 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 26, 2022 | 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 14, 2022 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 9, 2022 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 9, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 13, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 21, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 9, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Nov 8, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 8, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 1, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 26, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2011 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 4, 2011 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Apr 4, 2011 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | INCE | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR EXTENSION REQUEST | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 15, 2011 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 15, 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. |
| Sep 18, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 16, 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 16, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 22, 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. |
| Dec 2, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 2, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 16, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 25, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 25, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 25, 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. |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 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. |
| Mar 24, 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. |
| Mar 17, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 29, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |