USPTO serial 78086102
RATIONAL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 30, 2003
- Examiner
- SMITH, REBECCA A
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 110
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
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Armonk, NY
Other trademarks owned by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Cupertino, CA
Cupertino, CA
Cupertino, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Valerie Calloway
Valerie Calloway International Business Machines Corporation1 North Castle DriveIntellectual Property - TrademarksArmonk, NY 10504Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer software for use in the design, development, testing, and engineering of computer software; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of electronic books, book excerpts, articles, book reviews and white papers by means of communications networks, all in the field of computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | [ printed matter, namely, manuals, books, user guides, and teaching materials in the field of computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jan 12, 1985 |
| 038 | Providing chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering by means of communications networks; providing means of collaboration and document and file editing among computer software developers by means of communication networks through web conferencing services and instant messaging services | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | education and training services, namely providing classes, seminars, and training in the field of computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering in person, by video or by means of communications networks | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Providing information in the field of computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering by means of communications networks; providing databases featuring information in the field of computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering; computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining information of interest to software developers by means of communications networks; application service provider services, namely, hosting computer software applications for others in the field of computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering by means of communications networks; providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of electronic books, book excerpts, articles, book reviews and white papers by means of communications networks, all in the fields of computer software design, development, testing, performance enhancement and engineering; technical consulting and support services, namely troubleshooting of software problems rendered by telephone, e-mail, and by means of communications networks; providing means of collaboration and document and file editing among computer software developers by means of communication networks through the exchange of e-mail address lists and document and file exchange services | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 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 18, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 25, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 11, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 27, 2014 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jan 27, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2010 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 12, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 2, 2006 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 13, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 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 30, 2003 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 22, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 27, 2003 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 27, 2003 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 27, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 4, 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. |
| Nov 12, 2002 | 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 23, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 30, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 27, 2002 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Aug 27, 2002 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 19, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 19, 2002 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 12, 2002 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 6, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 20, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 20, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 15, 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. |
| Nov 14, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |