USPTO serial 78130153
TAP & GO
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 26, 2006
- Examiner
- CLARKE, NANCY
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
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Owner
MasterCard International Incorporated
Purchase, NY
Other trademarks owned by MasterCard International Incorporated
MasterCard International Incorporated
Purchase, NY
Other trademarks owned by MasterCard International Incorporated
MasterCard International Incorporated
Purchase, NY
Other trademarks owned by MasterCard International Incorporated
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Colm J. Dobbyn
2000 Purchase StreetPurchase, NY 10577UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | COMPUTER HARDWARE IN THE NATURE OF ENCODED ELECTRONIC CHIP CARDS AND PROXIMITY PAYMENT DEVICES KNOWN AS TRANSPONDERS FOR STORING ENCRYPTION KEYS, CARD READERS FOR MAGNETICALLY ENCODED CARDS AND CARDS CONTAINING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP; TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, TRANSPONDERS | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 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 1, 2017 | 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 1, 2017 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Feb 27, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 23, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 8, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2007 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Dec 26, 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 16, 2006 | AMPB | AMENDMENT/PETITION AFTER APPROVAL FOR PUB ENTERED | — |
| Nov 15, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 9, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 1, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 31, 2006 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Oct 31, 2006 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Oct 31, 2006 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Oct 27, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 26, 2006 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL 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. |
| Apr 25, 2006 | CNFR | SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN | 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. |
| Nov 28, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 17, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 17, 2005 | 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. |
| May 18, 2005 | 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. |
| May 18, 2005 | 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. |
| May 4, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 4, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 4, 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. |
| Jan 14, 2005 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2004 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 4, 2004 | 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. |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 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 21, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 17, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 20, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 28, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 28, 2003 | 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, 2002 | 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 30, 2002 | 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 16, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |