USPTO serial 85121117
BRIGHTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 24, 2012
- Examiner
- BELL, MARLENE D
- 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
CIGNA INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
WILMINGTON, DE
SANTA MONICA, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Troy Larson
Troy Larson In House Attorney CIGNA Companies1601 Chestnut Street, Two Liberty Place,TL11Philadelphia, PA 19192Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Dental referral services where consumers may obtain information and ratings about dentists and providers of dental and dental hygiene services; appointment scheduling services; accounts receivable services; promoting the dental services of others by providing vouchers to obtain such services; business assistance services, namely, assisting health care facilities follow-up with patients to improve customer satisfaction through the use of patient feedback after receipt of services via a global computer network; providing dental professionals with referrals of patients seeking dental services; billing services, namely, providing assistance in the administration of invoicing referred patients for the dental services received; administer, namely, providing statistical evaluation of insurance claims performance measures for others; providing a web site featuring feedback and ratings of dental service providers for commercial purposes | ACTIVE | Mar 11, 2011 |
| 036 | Bill payment services, namely, collecting payment for dental services from the referred patients for services performed by the dental professionals | ACTIVE | Mar 11, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 20, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 20, 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. |
| May 20, 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. |
| May 20, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 12, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 19, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2021 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| May 19, 2021 | 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. |
| May 19, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 14, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 14, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2017 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 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. |
| Jul 22, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 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. |
| Dec 22, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 21, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 21, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 6, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 5, 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. |
| Dec 2, 2011 | INCS | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR STATEMENT OF USE | — |
| Dec 2, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 20, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2011 | 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. |
| May 24, 2011 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Mar 29, 2011 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 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 18, 2011 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 18, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 25, 2011 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 21, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| Dec 13, 2010 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 7, 2010 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 4, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |