USPTO serial 78645492
CHIEF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 18, 2006
- Examiner
- PARK, JENNY K
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
MADISON, IN, US
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
Wilmington, DE, US
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
Wilmington, DE, US
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
Wilmington, DE, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Cynthia L. Stewart
Cynthia L. Stewart FBT Gibbons LLP400 West Market Street32nd FloorLouisville, KY 40202Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Measuring devices for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair, and repairing damage to vehicles; Electronic machines used for computer analysis of collision or structural damage to vehicles and replacement parts for such machines; Pre-recorded CD-ROMS containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; Downloadable computer software containing vehicle specification data for use in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of vehicles, vehicle systems and parts thereof; Diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes, for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair and repairing damage to vehicles; Pre-recorded CD-ROMS and downloadable computer software for measuring, analyzing, estimating the cost to repair and repairing damage to vehicles; Downloadable computer software which permits remote access to identifying diagnostic repair issues by offsite support personnel | ACTIVE | Mar 23, 1984 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Sep 7, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 17, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 28, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Sep 28, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 11, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 26, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 18, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 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. |
| Jun 1, 2006 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Apr 6, 2006 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 7, 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. |
| Feb 15, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 23, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 20, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 19, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 19, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 12, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 12, 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. |
| Jan 6, 2006 | GEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 2006 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 23, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 13, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |