USPTO serial 79361382
ENCOUNTERS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 1, 2025
- Examiner
- LAWRENCE, SUSAN KASTRINER
- Law office
- FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
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
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable and recorded computer software for accessing personal and social networking websites and mobile applications, creating calendars for personal and social introduction, and professional introductions and connecting network users with interests in the field of dating, relationships, career development, recruitment, beauty, fitness, health, mentoring, networking, business advice, business development, financial information, advocacy, food and dining, culture, education, self-improvement, personal empowerment, empowerment of individuals, astrological and horoscope information, parenting, gender issues, public policy, economic development, and human rights; downloadable computer software that enables users to meet and transmit communications between individuals based upon geographic location, mutual interests, age, profession, appearance, relationship preferences, and sexual preferences; downloadable computer application software for accessing social networking services via internet; downloadable computer software platforms for accessing social networking websites and mobile applications; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application that enables users to access social networking websites or services via the internet; downloadable software for accessing online dating websites; downloadable computer software for accessing business networking websites; downloadable computer software platforms for accessing social networking websites; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use in accessing personal and social networking websites and mobile applications, creating calendars for personal and social introduction, and professional introductions and connecting network users with interests in the field of dating, relationships, career development, recruitment, beauty, fitness, health, mentoring, networking, business advice, business development, financial information, advocacy, food and dining, culture, education, self-improvement, personal empowerment, empowerment of individuals, astrological and horoscope information, parenting, gender issues, public policy, economic development, and human rights via mobile phones; downloadable and recorded computer game software; downloadable and recorded computer video game software; downloadable and recorded video games programs; downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; downloadable application programming interface (API) software; downloadable software for use in transmitting instant messages; downloadable instant messaging software for transmitting data and information; downloadable computer software to enable the transmission of photographs to mobile telephones; electrical and electronic apparatus for the transmission of data; downloadable computer software for creating blogs; downloadable podcasts in the field of dating, relationships, career development, recruitment, beauty, fitness, health, mentoring, networking, business advice, business development, financial information, advocacy, food and dining, culture, education, self-improvement, personal empowerment, empowerment of individuals, astrological and horoscope information, parenting, gender issues, public policy, economic development, and human rights; mobile phone accessories, namely, earbuds, battery chargers, keyboards, straps, and belt clips; grips, stands and mounts adapted for use with handheld electronic devices, namely, mobile phones, tablet computers, sound players in the nature of MP3 players, video players, cameras, and electronic book readers; protective mobile phone cases; plug adaptors, power adaptors, speaker adaptors, USB dongles being wireless network adaptors, and wireless adaptors for computers; protective cases for tablet computers cases; laptop carrying cases; bags adapted for laptops; selfie sticks; headphones; earphone cases; portable power chargers; speaker cases; portable speakers; mouse mats; computer mouse; microphones; headsets; blank digital storage media; downloadable geolocation software used to operate a global positioning system (GPS); downloadable software and downloadable software applications that enable users to transmit, access, organize, and manage text messaging, instant messaging, web links, locations and images via the internet and other communications networks; downloadable software for accessing location-based websites featuring information about personal and social networking, personal and social introduction, professional introductions, career development, recruitment, networking, business advice, advocacy, dating, relationships, beauty, fitness, health, mentoring, culture, education, arts, activism, self-improvement | ACTIVE | — |
| 045 | Internet based personal and social introduction, personal and social networking, dating, and relationships; dating services; internet based personal advocacy services to meet the special needs of single underrepresented and LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, non-binary, transgender) individuals in search of finding social and romantic relationships; personal concierge services for others comprising making requested personal arrangements and reservations and providing customer-specific information to meet individual needs; match making services; online personal and social introduction, personal and social networking, dating, and relationships; online personal advocacy services to meet the special needs of single underrepresented and LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, non-binary, transgender) individuals in search of finding social and romantic relationships; internet based dating services; internet based location-based personal and social introduction, personal and social networking, dating, and relationships; internet based location-based personal advocacy services to meet the special needs of single underrepresented and LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, non-binary, transgender) individuals in search of finding social and romantic relationships; online personal and social introduction, personal and social networking, dating, and relationships accessible via a mobile application used with portable electronic devices; consulting in the field of personal relationships; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Apr 6, 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. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2025 | FINO | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | FICS | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | FIMP | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 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 15, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | FICR | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 14, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 3, 2024 | OPNX | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | OPNS | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | OPNR | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| May 17, 2024 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2024 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2024 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| May 15, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 15, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 15, 2024 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 2023 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Nov 21, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 21, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 7, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 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 31, 2023 | RFNT | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| May 8, 2023 | RFCS | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | — |
| May 8, 2023 | RFRR | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU | — |
| Mar 18, 2023 | RFCR | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 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. |
| Mar 15, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 24, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 24, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 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 24, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 10, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 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 10, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2023 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 2, 2023 | REPR | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB | — |