USPTO serial 85041986
STERLING COMMERCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 17, 2012
- Examiner
- SHANAHAN, PATRICK
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
Dublin, OH
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
ARMONK, NY
Other trademarks owned by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
AMSTERDAM, NL
Other trademarks owned by IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
AMSTERDAM, NL
Other trademarks owned by IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
AMSTERDAM, NL
Other trademarks owned by IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | [ Providing referrals via a computer information network in the field of electronic commercial transactions and electronic business data interchange ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 038 | Electronic mail services and consulting services in the field of electronic business data interchange, providing multiple user access to an electronic commerce network which includes electronic data interchange, electronic services such as libraries, databases, bulletin boards and catalogs in the field of electronic data interchange, providing multiple-user access to data on the Internet in the field of electronic data interchange | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | [ Educational and training services, namely, conducting seminars and training sessions related to the practice of electronic commercial transaction and electronic data interchange ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 042 | Providing an on-line network environment that features technology that enables users to share data; providing dedicated electronic commerce network services which enable users to search bid proposal databases and respond to selected matches | ACTIVE | — |
Related trademarks
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- Other trademarks owned by IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
- Other trademarks owned by IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
- Other trademarks owned by IBM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP B.V.
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| 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 | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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. |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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. |
| Sep 29, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 4, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 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 17, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 25, 2018 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 25, 2018 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 25, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 16, 2018 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2017 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 12, 2011 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 5, 2011 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Nov 21, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 17, 2011 | 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 17, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 15, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 15, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 15, 2011 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 17, 2011 | GNS1 | NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2011 | GNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2011 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 5, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 5, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 4, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Sep 29, 2011 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 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. |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 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. |
| Mar 7, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 7, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 7, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 30, 2010 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 23, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 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. |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 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. |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2010 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 28, 2010 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2010 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 21, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |