USPTO serial 85189565
MERCATUS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 16, 2014
- Examiner
- SWAIN, MICHELE LYNN
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Toronto, Ontario, CA
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CA
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Carol M. Wilhelm
Carol M. Wilhelm Gray Reed & McGraw LLP1300 Post Oak Blvd.Suite 2000Houston, TX 77056Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ Shopping cart, transport cart, and shopping basket information, tracking and return systems, namely, electronic systems comprising computer hardware and software, wireless transmitters, transceivers and static and interactive graphical user interfaces connected to one or more host computer systems via one or more local, wide area or global computer networks, extranets, intranets, the Internet, the worldwide web, telephone networks or cable networks, to track the in-store or on premises location, shopping patterns, movement patterns, purchases and selections of persons using shopping carts, transport carts and shopping baskets, and to provide information, directions, advertising and entertainment to those persons while they are using those shopping carts, transport carts and shopping baskets; Shopping cart, transport cart, and shopping basket information, tracking and return systems, namely, electronic systems comprising computer hardware and software, wireless transmitters, transceivers and static and interactive graphical user interfaces connected to one or more host computer systems via one or more local, wide area or global computer networks, extranets, intranets, the Internet, the worldwide web, telephone networks or cable networks, to ensure the return of shopping carts, transport carts, and shopping baskets; ] Computer software for use in association with real time commerce applications and real time electronic commerce applications that collects, archives, organizes, and displays data relating to shoppers' purchasing, movement, and product selection, and provides information, directions, advertising and entertainment to shoppers for use with shopping carts, transport carts, shopping baskets, and electronic marketplaces, namely, wide area or global computer networks, extranets, intranets, the Internet, the worldwide web, telephone networks and cable networks, for catalogue, inventory and price list browsing, Internet browsing, order processing, order confirmation, purchase processing, purchase tallying, credit card processing, debit card processing, inventory control and restocking, price and product comparison, rain check, coupon and special offer notification, registration, issuance and redemption, conveyance of information about the products and services of third parties, recipe and how to information, providing advertising, promotional and educational information, providing audio, visual and audio-visual entertainment, electronic mail and text messaging, data mining, and for providing consumer and user surveys; Computer software to facilitate real time communications with purchasers and others using shopping carts, transport carts or shopping basket, via one or more local, wide area or global computer networks, extranets, intranets, the Internet, the worldwide web, telephone networks or cable networks | ACTIVE | — |
| 012 | [ Handles featuring display screens and display screen housings, for use on shopping carts and transport carts ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 035 | Database management; providing business and commercial information concerning commerce and electronic commerce transacting; business process outsourcing services in the fields of web site design, electronic marketing and promotion, data mining, data collection and analysis, commerce and electronic commerce transaction hosting, real time customer support to enhance commerce transactions for the users of same, electronic payment services, integrated customer support services [ and electronic delivery of audio, visual and audio-visual entertainment; ] advertising services, advertising information services; providing advertising and marketing; design of advertising materials for others; electronic commerce services, namely, providing information about products via telecommunication networks for advertising and sales purposes; promoting the goods and services of others via press releases, contests, promotional sales, discounts, coupons, special offer and gift giveaway programs, corporate identity services; advertising and marketing of the brands, businesses, profiles, wares and services of others | ACTIVE | — |
| 037 | [ Installation and maintenance of computer hardware systems and handheld communication devices to meet third party specifications; installation and maintenance of computer hardware; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of the repair of computer hardware ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 038 | Electronic mail services; text and numeric wireless digital messaging services; electronic bulletin board services; voice, video and text messaging services via one or more local, wide area or global computer networks, extranets, intranets, the internet, the worldwide web, telephone networks or cable networks | ACTIVE | — |
| 039 | Electronic storage services for archiving data concerning the behavior of shoppers in stores, namely, shoppers' purchasing, movement and product selection; Electronic storage of data concerning the behavior of shoppers in stores, namely, shoppers' purchasing, movement and product selection for archiving purposes | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Development and design of technology-based information solutions, namely, computer software, for the retail sector designed to improve profitability, enhance competitiveness and strengthen customer relationships; computer software consulting, namely, the design, installation, updating and maintenance of computer software to meet third party specifications; computer consulting services, namely, design of computer infrastructures and networked applications; computer system administration for others; application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting computer software applications of others to meet third party specifications; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems; installation and maintenance of computer software | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 30, 2025 | 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 30, 2025 | 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 16, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 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. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2024 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Feb 2, 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. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | 8.PR | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2021 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2014 | 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 30, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 28, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 26, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 20, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 18, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 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. |
| Jul 2, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2014 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Feb 21, 2014 | PBSR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - SENIOR ATTORNEY REQUEST | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 6, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 15, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 15, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 13, 2014 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 17, 2013 | GNS2 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 17, 2013 | GNSI | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 17, 2013 | CNSI | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 21, 2013 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Dec 20, 2012 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2012 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2012 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 11, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 11, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 6, 2012 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 4, 2012 | GNS2 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2012 | GNSI | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2012 | CNSI | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 11, 2012 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Mar 6, 2012 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2012 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2012 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 16, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 16, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 1, 2012 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 1, 2011 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Oct 12, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 12, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 19, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 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. |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 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. |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 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 9, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 7, 2010 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Dec 6, 2010 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 6, 2010 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |