USPTO serial 77977350
PAYWAVE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 11, 2009
- Examiner
- CARLSEN, EMILY 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
Visa International Service Association
Foster City, CA
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Visa International Service Association
Foster City, CA
Other trademarks owned by Visa International Service Association
Visa International Service Association
Foster City, CA
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Melissa Perez
900 Metro Center BoulevardFoster City, CA 94404United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Financial services, namely, banking services, credit card services, debit card services, and prepaid card services, namely, processing electronic payments made through prepaid cards; payment card services offered by means of radio frequency identification devices, namely, processing electronic payments made through credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards; electronic funds transfer and currency exchange services; electronic payment processing services; credit card, debit card, and prepaid card transaction authorization and settlement services; credit, debit, and prepaid card payment verification services; payment identification services, namely, payment transaction, authentication, and verification services; advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 7, 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 7, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 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. |
| Apr 30, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 25, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 25, 2019 | 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 25, 2019 | 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 25, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2015 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 31, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2009 | 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. |
| Jul 9, 2009 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 8, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 6, 2009 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Jun 16, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 16, 2009 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 16, 2009 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 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 9, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2009 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2009 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 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. |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 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 9, 2009 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2008 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 23, 2008 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | 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 10, 2008 | 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. |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 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. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 12, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 11, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 9, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 5, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 4, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 4, 2008 | 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 24, 2007 | 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 24, 2007 | 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 24, 2007 | 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. |
| Jul 6, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 5, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 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. |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 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. |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 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. |
| May 24, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 14, 2007 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |