USPTO serial 77639640
BE CERTAIN.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ALIGNMENT SERVICES OF TESTING MACHINES FOR APPLYING MECHANICAL LOADS AND/OR DISPLACEMENTS TO DETERMINE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS, COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES AND INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION AND ALIGNMENT SERVICES FOR COMPLETE TESTING MACHINE SYSTEMS FOR APPLYING MECHANICAL LOADS AND/OR DISPLACEMENTS TO DETERMINE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS, COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES | ACTIVE | Dec 30, 2008 |
| 041 | PROVIDING COURSES OF INSTRUCTION AND SEMINARS IN THE FIELD OF MECHANICAL TESTING | ACTIVE | Dec 30, 2006 |
| 042 | LEASING OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR ANALYSIS, CONTROL AND OPERATION OF TESTING SYSTEMS AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND PROVIDING PERIODIC PROGRAM UPDATES FOR SUCH SOFTWARE; COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTEGRATION SERVICES; COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES; CONSULTATION SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING; CALIBRATION SERVICES | ACTIVE | Dec 30, 2006 |
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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 | — |
| Oct 8, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 8, 2021 | 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. |
| Oct 8, 2021 | 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. |
| Oct 7, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 1, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 14, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 9, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2017 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 1, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 16, 2014 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Dec 16, 2014 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Dec 16, 2014 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Aug 2, 2013 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jun 14, 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. |
| May 12, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 5, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 20, 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. |
| Mar 22, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 22, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 8, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 8, 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. |
| Oct 21, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 19, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 19, 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. |
| Apr 20, 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. |
| Jan 26, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2010 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 18, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 11, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 7, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Nov 25, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 24, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 9, 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 | — |