USPTO serial 77980307
*SPARKNOTES
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 26, 2011
- Examiner
- SAKAI, ADA HAN
- 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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Deborah Shapiro
Deborah Shapiro Moses & Singer LLP405 Lexington AvenueThe Chrysler BuildingNew York, NY 10174Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of study guides in the field of literature; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, study guides and charts on a variety of high school and college-level subjects, namely, Math, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Geology, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Economics, Film, Health, Art History, Language, English, ESL, Sign Language, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Latin, Law, Anatomy, Medicine, Nursing, Music, Marketing, Macroeconomics, Accounting, Mythology, Women's Studies, Sociology and SAT Test Prep | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | [ Providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning assistance in selecting and applying to colleges and universities, college loans and scholarships, and information on colleges, college life, college admissions, college loans and financial aid; Telecommunication services, namely, providing on-line chat rooms and transmission of instant messages and e-mails among computer users concerning topics of interest to high school and college students, educational topics and study guides on literary works ] | SECTION 7(e) - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | On-line educational services, namely, providing information and analysis of literary works; On-line educational services, namely, a web site which provides information and analysis of literary works and on-line quizzes on a variety of high school and college topics, on-line study guides in the field of literature, and educational information and content on a variety of high school and college topics; Providing a web site featuring educational and entertainment information and content in the fields of pop culture, television shows, movies, literature, fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics, the Internet, computers, music, news, current events, humor, blogs concerning college life, education and current events, high school life, college life, academics, quizzes, computer games and trivia games; book publishing services; Providing on-line information for assisting in selecting and applying to colleges and universities; Providing on-line information in the field of college admissions; Providing a website that features information on college life, namely, attending college and university with an emphasis on newly enrolled students and activities; Computer services, namely, providing on-line study guides in the field of literature; Providing non-downloadable publications in the nature of books, study guides and charts on a variety of high school and college-level subjects, namely, Math, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Geology, History, Psychology, Philosophy, Economics, Film, Health, Art History, Language, English, ESL, Sign Language, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Latin, Law, Anatomy, Medicine, Nursing, Music, Marketing, Macroeconomics, Accounting, Mythology, Women's Studies, Sociology and SAT Test Prep | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | [ Providing online non-downloadable diagnostic tools in the nature of software, computer databases and computer programs for assisting in applying for college loans and scholarships via a web site; Providing online non-downloadable diagnostic tools in the nature of software, computer databases and computer programs for assisting in selecting and applying to colleges and universities ] | SECTION 7(e) - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | NURC | NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | NCP7 | NOTICE OF PARTIAL CANCELLATION SEC. 7 SURRENDER EMAILED | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | C7P. | CANCELLED SEC. 7 - PARTIAL | — |
| Oct 3, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 30, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 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. |
| Jan 24, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Jan 25, 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. |
| Jan 25, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 2020 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 17, 2020 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jul 13, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 6, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 5, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 5, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 9, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 1, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2016 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2011 | 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 9, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 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 25, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 24, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 22, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 22, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 14, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 14, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 9, 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. |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Oct 3, 2010 | 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. |
| Sep 9, 2010 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 8, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 8, 2010 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 7, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 28, 2010 | 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. |
| Jul 28, 2010 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 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. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 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. |
| Feb 9, 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. |
| Nov 17, 2009 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 17, 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. |
| Oct 14, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 14, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 27, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 25, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 3, 2009 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Jul 2, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 2, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |