USPTO serial 78071535
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 19, 2005
- Examiner
- WOOD, CAROLINE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
NorthWestern Energy Development, LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
Other trademarks owned by NorthWestern Energy Development, LLC
NorthWestern Energy Development, LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
Other trademarks owned by NorthWestern Energy Development, LLC
NorthWestern Energy Development, LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
Other trademarks owned by NorthWestern Energy Development, LLC
Sioux Falls, SD
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 040 | Generation and production of electricity and natural gas | ACTIVE | Feb 15, 2002 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND 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 8, 2025 | 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 8, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | 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 11, 2015 | 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 11, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 25, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 22, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 10, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 7, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 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 28, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 22, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 21, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 10, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 10, 2005 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 11, 2005 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 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 11, 2005 | 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. |
| Aug 25, 2004 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 13, 2004 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2004 | 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 27, 2004 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 19, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 11, 2004 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 5, 2004 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 24, 2004 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 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. |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 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. |
| Jun 3, 2003 | 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 14, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 9, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 21, 2003 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jan 9, 2003 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Jan 3, 2003 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Oct 7, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 21, 2002 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-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. |
| Mar 11, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 11, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 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. |
| Sep 5, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |