USPTO serial 78664780
DIRECTV
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 25, 2006
- Examiner
- HUSSAIN, TASNEEM
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
El Segundo, CA, US
El Segundo, CA, US
El Segundo, CA, US
El Segundo, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
David A. Bell
David A. Bell Haynes and Boone, LLP2323 Victory Avenue, Suite 700Dallas, TX 75219United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | Satellite television broadcasting services provided directly to the consumer | ACTIVE | Jun 17, 1994 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 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 8, 2025 | 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 8, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 8, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 8, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 8, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 8, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 8, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 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. |
| Feb 8, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 8, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 11, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 13, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 12, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 20, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 29, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 27, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 20, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 26, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 25, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 18, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 8, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 8, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 8, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 4, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 16, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 5, 2006 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| Jan 11, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 21, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 16, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 14, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 13, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 5, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 5, 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. |
| Sep 12, 2005 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 12, 2005 | CNRT | 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. |
| Sep 7, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 11, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |