USPTO serial 77738594
MENSA
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 16, 2016
- Examiner
- MICKLEBURGH, LINDA BOHANNON
- Law office
- Historical data usage
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
Attorney of record
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Clifton E. McCann
Clifton E. McCann FisherBroyles, LLP1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800WASHINGTON, DC 20005UNITED STATES OF AMERICAGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | computer software for games; computer software for use in data analysis; computer software for use in information and data management; educational computer programs and software featuring instruction in math, science, computer hardware and software, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, physical education, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, trivia, strategy, computer games, board games, and games of chance; prerecorded webcasts featuring educational materials; electronic game software for cellular telephones and wireless devices; electronic game software for handheld electronic devices | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 2009 |
| 016 | Magazines, journals, newsletters, lesson plans, course curricula, and workbooks in the fields of math, science, computer hardware and software, entertainment, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, strategy, and physical education; and magazines, journals, and newsletters in the fields of trivia computer games, board games, games of chance, puzzles, and quizzes | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 1996 |
| 035 | Business consultation services in the nature of consultation on the development of marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns for others; commercial research services; commercial research and development for others; concept and brand development services for corporate clients; employment agency services; providing an on-line computer database with classified ads and employment opportunities; providing information and on-line computer databases relating to employment and commercial research; testing to determine employment skills; Internet-based business networking; providing information and on-line computer databases for business networking | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2012 |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, content selection services to assist authors and producers select material for use in television, film. and video games; entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; entertainment services, namely, production of a game show; production of video and computer game software; providing information in the field of education; providing information and online computer databases in the field of entertainment; education information; providing educational information, online educational computer databases, developing teachers course curricula and lesson plans relating to math, science, computer hardware and software, entertainment, geography, English and English literature, history, social studies, technology, health, nutrition, finance, education, intelligence, intelligence quotient ("IQ"), philosophy, the arts, strategy, and physical education; providing information and online computer databases relating to testing of intelligence and intelligence quotient ("IQ"); providing information and online computer databases about the arts; providing information and online computer databases in the field of trivia, strategy, puzzles, and quizzes, all for entertainment purposes; providing information relating to television, movie, music, and video game content; providing evaluations regarding the educational value of television, movie, music, video, video game content, and website content: providing course curricula. lesson plans. and educational training for parents, teachers, instructors, and principals, either over the web or via classroom instruction; providing course curricula, lesson plans, and educational training for parents. teachers. instructors. and principals, either over the web or via classroom instruction, in the field of teaching methodology for children of high intelligence | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 2009 |
| 042 | Providing information and on-line computer databases relating to scientific research; developing and designing new products for others; scientific research; scientific research services; and scientific research and development for others; providing information, online computer databases, and educational web casts about science, computer hardware and software, and technology | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2012 |
| 045 | Internet-based social networking, introduction [ , and dating services ] ; providing information and on-line computer databases for social networking | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | PRAN | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 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 24, 2026 | 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 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Dec 19, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 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. |
| Feb 7, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 30, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 16, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 7, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 7, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 7, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 7, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 9, 2016 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 9, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 4, 2016 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 7, 2015 | 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. |
| Jul 7, 2015 | 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. |
| Jul 7, 2015 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Jun 22, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 10, 2015 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 5, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 11, 2014 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 4, 2014 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2014 | 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. |
| Jun 13, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 12, 2014 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 5, 2014 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 14, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2013 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 5, 2013 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2013 | 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. |
| Jul 2, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 1, 2013 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 5, 2013 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 7, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | 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. |
| Nov 15, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 5, 2012 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2012 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 8, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Mar 2, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 2, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 23, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 23, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 23, 2012 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 23, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 22, 2012 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2011 | CFRC | SUBSEQUENT FINAL MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2011 | CFRC | SUBSEQUENT FINAL MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2011 | CFRC | SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 1, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 1, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 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 16, 2011 | 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. |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 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 9, 2011 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Feb 4, 2011 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jan 27, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 22, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 21, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 21, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 21, 2011 | 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. |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 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. |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 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 13, 2011 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jan 7, 2011 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Dec 29, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 23, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 6, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 5, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 5, 2010 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 24, 2010 | CNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 2010 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 4, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 4, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 4, 2010 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 21, 2010 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Oct 21, 2010 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Sep 30, 2010 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 30, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 30, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 27, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 26, 2010 | 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 25, 2010 | 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 25, 2010 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Mar 12, 2010 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Mar 2, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 26, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 19, 2010 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 19, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 16, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Aug 13, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 26, 2009 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jun 24, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 19, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |