USPTO serial 78344217
FILEVAULT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 19, 2006
- Examiner
- WILLISTON, JENNIFER LYNN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Cupertino, CA, US
Cupertino, CA, US
Cupertino, CA, US
Cupertino, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Irene K. Chong
Irene K. Chong Apple Inc.One Apple Park WayMS-39-1IPLCupertino, CA 95014Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer software for use in the encryption, decryption and safeguarding of audio, video, text, still images, graphics and multimedia files | ACTIVE | Oct 24, 2003 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 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 29, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 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. |
| Mar 14, 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. |
| Mar 14, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 16, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 17, 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. |
| Feb 17, 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. |
| Feb 17, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 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. |
| Oct 5, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2013 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 22, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Oct 3, 2006 | 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. |
| Sep 13, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 16, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 11, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 7, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 4, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 14, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 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. |
| Jul 12, 2006 | 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. |
| Jul 12, 2006 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2006 | CNSI | INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| May 24, 2006 | CNSI | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 28, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 8, 2005 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Feb 7, 2005 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Feb 5, 2005 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 4, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 19, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 19, 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. |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 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. |
| Jul 21, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 16, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 7, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |