USPTO serial 78729720
M.I.K.A. MINIMALLY INVASIVE KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 6, 2007
- Examiner
- MAYERSCHOFF, GLENN
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
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
AUSTIN, TX, US
Encore Medical Asset Corporation
Henderson, NV, US
Encore Medical Asset Corporation
Henderson, NV, US
Encore Medical Asset Corporation
Henderson, NV, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jeremy D. Spier
Jeremy D. Spier Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP600 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 5200Atlanta, GA 30308United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Medical and surgical instruments, namely, cut blocks, speed blocks, drill guides, bushings, retractors, pins, alignment guides and slaphammers used in knee arthroplasty; Medical and surgical instrument cases used in connection with knee arthroplasty | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 31, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 16, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 16, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 1, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 1, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Apr 6, 2020 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 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 19, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 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. |
| Dec 12, 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. |
| Nov 30, 2017 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Nov 29, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 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 11, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 6, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 27, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 28, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 27, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 27, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 6, 2014 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| May 6, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 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. |
| Nov 27, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 25, 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. |
| Sep 25, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 6, 2007 | 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, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 4, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 4, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 23, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 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 27, 2007 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 20, 2007 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2007 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Oct 17, 2006 | 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 25, 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. |
| Jul 5, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 8, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 21, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 17, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 17, 2006 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 17, 2006 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2006 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 14, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |