USPTO serial 78364179
AFEX
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 13, 2005
- Examiner
- YONTEF, DAVID ERIC
- 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
Roswell, GA, US
Charlotte, NC, US
Charlotte, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jeffrey J. Schwartz
Jeffrey J. Schwartz SCHWARTZ LAW FIRM PC6100 FAIRVIEW RD STE 1135CHARLOTTE, NC 28210United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Medical Apparatus, namely, devices for managing bodily incontinence | ACTIVE | Jun 3, 2004 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 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 9, 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 6, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 29, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 29, 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. |
| Feb 29, 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. |
| Feb 26, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 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. |
| Oct 27, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 21, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 17, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 14, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 27, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 19, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 15, 2005 | 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. |
| Feb 23, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 5, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 23, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 19, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 10, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 10, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 9, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 3, 2004 | GNPE | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2004 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 30, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 19, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |