USPTO serial 77981665
RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 17, 2011
- Examiner
- SNAPP, TINA LOUISE
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 116
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
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Attorney of record
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Gregory Golla
Gregory Golla Merchant & Gould PCP.O. Box 2910Minneapolis, MN 55402-0910UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Billing services, including structured flat rate pricing options for utility bill payment; [ business relocation services, namely, allowing individuals who are moving to transfer home services to the new location by contacting multiple third party vendors through a consumer service representative in order to facilitate their move; public gas and electric utility energy management consultation for commercial and industrial customers, namely, consultation concerning alternative fuel and energy back-up programs, load balancing programs, energy supply management and energy conservation programs; promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of air conditioning rebate programs and energy saving rebate programs; ] accounting services related to energy use; utility billing services in the nature of utility bill direct payment services, electronic billing for utility bills; electric utility services in the nature of offering incentive pricing for controlled use of electricity during specific hours; [ energy conservation consultation, consultation in the field of energy use and regarding energy efficient appliances such as air conditioning and furnaces; promoting public awareness of the need for energy conservation and efficient electricity utilization by businesses through energy audits and consultation in the effects of energy efficient lighting, energy efficient air conditioning, energy efficient refrigeration, energy efficient motors and controls, [ window glazing, ] and energy conservation and home energy audits; promoting public awareness of the need for appliance rebates, energy efficient lighting for homes, air conditioning load control, appliance recycling, and special time-of-day rates; ] consultation and analysis regarding energy efficiency and customer's usage management of electric and gas utility services, namely, energy use analysis, energy profiling and monitoring, controlling energy costs and usage; administering energy efficiency and energy usage management programs, namely, energy load control programs, energy scheduling programs, and energy rate analysis services; provision of information in the field of energy usage management distributed through the Internet | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Bill payment services; automatic payment services, including, automatic payment deductions for utility bills | ACTIVE | — |
| 039 | Public utility services in the nature of electricity and natural gas transmission; transmission of natural gas and liquefied natural gas through pipeline; storage of natural gas and liquefied natural gas; provision of information in the field of energy transmission distributed through the Internet | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting live and online classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences in the fields of energy, the environment, and the conservation of resources, and distributing course materials in connection therewith | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | [ Automated energy services, namely, remote monitoring and thermostatic control of energy utilization; in-person troubleshooting special power supply requirements for customers having sensitive electronic equipment and assessing power supply requirements and problems for sensitive electronic equipment ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2022 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 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. |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Mar 24, 2022 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 24, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 16, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 6, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 13, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 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. |
| Apr 12, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 11, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 11, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 28, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 28, 2011 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 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. |
| Sep 25, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 21, 2010 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Sep 21, 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 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2010 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 17, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 24, 2010 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 24, 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. |
| Sep 24, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 24, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 24, 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. |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 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. |
| Dec 30, 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. |
| Dec 22, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 24, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 24, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 20, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 20, 2008 | UNDC | UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - COURTESY COPY MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2008 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 19, 2008 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2008 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 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 8, 2008 | 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 8, 2008 | 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. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 14, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |