USPTO serial 77879974
SOFTSTEP
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 12, 2011
- Examiner
- PARK, JENNY K
- 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
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
James E. Austin
James E. Austin WEAVER AUSTIN VILLENEUVE & SAMPSON LLP1111 Broadway, Suite 2300OAKLAND, CA 94607UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | effects controller, namely, a device for controlling the parameters of a digital signal processor to modify an electronic signal; foot operated controller device, namely, a foot operated electronic device for controlling the parameters of a digital signal processor to modify an electronic signal; audio effects controller for modifying the sound of a live audio signal or an audio recording; video effects controller for modifying the image produced by a live or recorded video signal; audiovisual effects controller for modifying an a live or recorded audiovisual signal; musical instrument effects controller for controlling sound produced by a musical instrument; MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) controller; MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) foot controller; foot operated electronic device or electronic signal controller device, namely, a foot operated electronic device for controlling the parameters of a digital signal processor to modify an electronic signal | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 17, 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. |
| May 17, 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. |
| May 17, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 8, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 2, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 4, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 8, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 12, 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. |
| Mar 5, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 2, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 15, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 14, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 14, 2011 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 14, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 25, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 25, 2011 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 25, 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. |
| Jan 25, 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. |
| Aug 3, 2010 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Jun 8, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 8, 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. |
| May 4, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 4, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 23, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 23, 2010 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 23, 2010 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2010 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 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. |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 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. |
| Mar 8, 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 1, 2010 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 2, 2009 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Dec 1, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 27, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |