USPTO serial 79288949
THE AI LADDER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 22, 2022
- Examiner
- HOLTZ, ALLISON
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
International Business Machines Corporation
US
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International Business Machines Corporation
US
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US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jenny Greisman
Jenny Greisman International Business Machines Corporation1 North Castle DriveIntellectual Property - TrademarksArmonk, NY 10504Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer hardware and downloadable and recorded software for artificial intelligence in particular for creating artificial intelligence, managing artificial intelligence; computer hardware and downloadable and recorded software for cognitive computing in particular creating cognitive computing, managing cognitive computing, data analysis using cognitive computing; computer hardware and downloadable and recorded software for block chain technology in particular creating block chain technology, managing block chain technology, record management via block chain technology; computers; computer servers; computer storage devices, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; downloadable computer software for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, programs and networks; downloadable computer software for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, computer servers and storage devices; downloadable computer operating system software; downloadable computer software for linking computers together and for enabling computer activities via a global computer network; downloadable computer software for managing systems, software and processes existing within an information technology environment; computer systems combining computer hardware and downloadable software for use in the management and analysis of data and instruction manuals in electronic format sold therewith; cloud computing systems, namely, network integrating computer hardware and downloadable software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources; downloadable cloud-computing software for deploying and managing virtual machines to a cloud computing platform; computer systems, namely, computer hardware and downloadable computer software that integrate Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) and capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; downloadable software for development, construction and operation of block chain technology applications; downloadable and recorded electronic publications in the nature of manuals, journals in the fields of troubleshooting hardware issues, operating downloadable computer software | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Company management consulting services and business consulting services; business development services; analysis of market research data and statistics; data processing services; computer data processing services for artificial intelligence; computer data processing services for cognitive computing; computer data processing services for cloud computing; computer data processing services for blockchain technology; computer data processing services for information management; arranging and conducting trade show exhibitions in the field of computers, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network; business consulting services for companies with respect to artificial intelligence; business consulting services for companies with respect to computer systems that integrate Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) and capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; business consulting services for companies with respect to cloud computing; business consulting services for companies with respect to block chain technology; analyzing and compiling business data; systemization of data in computer databases | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Information technology services, namely, software engineering; computer system integration services; computer consultation services, namely, computer technology consultancy; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for third parties; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and computer program problems; computer system design services for third parties; computer systems analysis; design of systems for interconnection of computer hardware and software, namely, integration of computer systems and networks; computer software and hardware testing services, namely, testing of computer software, computers and servers to assure proper functioning; installation, updating and maintenance of computer software; computer programming for others; consulting services in the field of artificial intelligence, namely, artificial intelligence technology and software solutions; technical consulting services in the field of blockchain technology; computer technology consulting services in the field of information management; computer technology consulting services in the field of data management; consulting services in the field of cloud computing; cloud computing services, namely, integration of computer systems and networks featuring software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources; providing virtual computer systems and virtual computer environments through cloud computing; design and development of computer software for cloud storage of data; cloud computing services, namely, cloud hosting provider services; electronic data storage and data recovery services | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 27, 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 27, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | FINO | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Mar 13, 2023 | FICS | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB | — |
| Mar 13, 2023 | FIMP | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | FICR | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| Nov 22, 2022 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Nov 22, 2022 | 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. |
| Sep 6, 2022 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 6, 2022 | 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. |
| Aug 17, 2022 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2022 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 7, 2022 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 7, 2022 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 6, 2022 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2022 | PGRR | PETITION GRANTED - RESPONSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2022 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 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. |
| Jun 2, 2022 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| May 3, 2022 | MAB2 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| May 3, 2022 | ABN2 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| Dec 25, 2021 | OPNX | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Dec 8, 2021 | OPNS | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB | — |
| Dec 8, 2021 | OPNR | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| Oct 18, 2021 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Oct 18, 2021 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Oct 18, 2021 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Sep 25, 2021 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 24, 2021 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 24, 2021 | 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. |
| May 23, 2021 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| May 23, 2021 | 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. |
| May 23, 2021 | 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. |
| May 21, 2021 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 21, 2021 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 21, 2021 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 15, 2021 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 2021 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Feb 13, 2021 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2020 | RFNT | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Aug 12, 2020 | RFCS | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | — |
| Aug 12, 2020 | RFRR | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU | — |
| Jul 31, 2020 | RFCR | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | — |
| Jul 30, 2020 | 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. |
| Jul 29, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 11, 2020 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jul 7, 2020 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 6, 2020 | LIMI | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED | — |
| Jul 2, 2020 | REPR | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB | — |