USPTO serial 78100286
VISA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 10, 2006
- Examiner
- JOYNER, CHARLES G
- 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
Visa International Service Association
Foster City, CA, US
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Visa International Service Association
Foster City, CA, US
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Visa International Service Association
Foster City, CA, US
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ Computer hardware; ] computer terminals and computer software for use in the financial services, banking and telecommunications industries for authorization, clearing and settlement of financial transactions; Electrical apparatus and instruments, namely, magnetic coded and electronic data carrier card readers for the registration, transmission, reproduction of data including sound and images; [ apparatus for payment, namely, personal digital assistants, cellular phones, set top boxes; ] data processing equipment, namely, computer terminals and computer software for financial applications; [ Systems for reading memory cards and systems for reading data in memories featuring integrated circuit memories and banking card memories; ] Cash dispensing machines, namely, automated teller machines; Coded cards namely, magnetic cards and cards featuring integrated circuits, in particular, for financial applications; Apparatus for reading cards, namely, computer dial terminals, [ printing apparatus, namely, computer printers for data processing systems and financial transaction systems; ] Encoders and decoders, namely, magnetic coded cards, electronic data carrier cards, magnetic coded card readers, electronic data carrier cards readers, electronic encryption units | ACTIVE | Apr 25, 1977 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 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 17, 2026 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| 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 | — |
| Jan 10, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 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 15, 2016 | 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. |
| Mar 15, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 7, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 10, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 29, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 25, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 18, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 4, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 7, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Apr 15, 2005 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 15, 2005 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Apr 15, 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. |
| Oct 28, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 15, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 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 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 22, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 15, 2004 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 15, 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. |
| Oct 23, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 15, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2003 | 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 15, 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. |
| Jan 21, 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. |
| Jan 1, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 21, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 28, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 28, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 11, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 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. |
| Apr 5, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |