USPTO serial 78455300
AFF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 25, 2006
- Examiner
- IN, SUNG HYUN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
Sunnyvale, CA, CA, US
Palo Alto, CA, US
Palo Alto, CA, US
Mountain View, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
David L. Sigalow
David L. Sigalow Allen, Dyer, Doppelt & Gilchrist, P.A.255 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1401Orlando, FL 32801United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | Providing on-line chat room for transmission of messages among computer users for the purpose of users meeting other users to encourage dating and to develop relationships | ACTIVE | Dec 15, 2005 |
| 041 | Providing online magazines featuring articles and information relating to dating relationships | ACTIVE | Dec 15, 2005 |
| 045 | Dating services, namely, providing personal profiles, event listings, and related dating services via the Internet and electronic mail | ACTIVE | Dec 15, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 3, 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. |
| Jun 3, 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. |
| Jun 1, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 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. |
| Jun 8, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 23, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 11, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 11, 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. |
| May 11, 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. |
| May 11, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 5, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 5, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 9, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 9, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 16, 2008 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 16, 2008 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 30, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 30, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 25, 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. |
| Mar 11, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 10, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 7, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 6, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 17, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 17, 2006 | 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. |
| Oct 18, 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. |
| Jul 26, 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. |
| Jul 6, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 8, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 3, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 1, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 1, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 1, 2005 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 23, 2005 | CWBP | WITHDRAWN BEFORE PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 28, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 18, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 16, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 16, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 14, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 14, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 11, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 11, 2005 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 6, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 30, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |