USPTO serial 78737129
STERAFFIRM
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 11, 2007
- Examiner
- BELZER, LYDIA M
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Temecula, CA, US
Temecula, CA, US
MENTOR, OH, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
James H. Ackley
James H. Ackley STERIS Corporation5960 Heisley RoadSTERIS CorporationMentor, OH 44060Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Chemically-treated nonmedical test strips for testing the efficacy of a sterilization process | ACTIVE | Apr 10, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Aug 28, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 31, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 31, 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. |
| Aug 31, 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. |
| Aug 31, 2017 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 29, 2017 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Aug 24, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Aug 21, 2017 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 3, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 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. |
| Aug 3, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 3, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 21, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 21, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 10, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 15, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 15, 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. |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Jun 27, 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. |
| Jun 7, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 8, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 5, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 28, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 25, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 25, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |