USPTO serial 78977125
THE GENOGRAPHIC PROJECT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 15, 2006
- Examiner
- ROSSMAN, MARY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | Global genetic sampling survey and studies, DNA sampling research, and DNA testing services for research purposes in connection with the study of human migration throughout the world | ACTIVE | Apr 13, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Oct 23, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 1, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 1, 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 1, 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 1, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 12, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 19, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 18, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 10, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 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 23, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 9, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 30, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 23, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 23, 2006 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 23, 2006 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 10, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 10, 2006 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 10, 2006 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 24, 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. |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Oct 12, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 8, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 2, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 1, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 1, 2005 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 1, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 8, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 22, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 30, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 30, 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 30, 2004 | GNPE | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2004 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 22, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 24, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |