USPTO serial 85386329
VCU
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 7, 2016
- Examiner
- RINGLE, JAMES W
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
VERIFIED CARBON STANDARD ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, DC, US
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WASHINGTON, DC, US
VERIFIED CARBON STANDARD ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, DC, US
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VERIFIED CARBON STANDARD ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, DC, US
Other trademarks owned by VERIFIED CARBON STANDARD ASSOCIATION
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alberto Zacapa
Alberto Zacapa DLA PIPER LLP (US)500 8TH ST NWWASHINGTON, DC 20004-2131United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | Agricultural operations services, timber and forestry services, waste management services, energy production services, energy distribution services, transportation services, mining operations services, industrial manufacturing services; specifically, through certification of greenhouse gas emissions reduction and/or removal by persons within such industries | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 23, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 2, 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. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 30, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 28, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 21, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 11, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 11, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 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. |
| May 3, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 2, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 30, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 28, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 28, 2016 | 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. |
| Oct 1, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2015 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 31, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 30, 2015 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Sep 30, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 29, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 25, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2014 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 8, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Oct 8, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2013 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 3, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 3, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2013 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 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. |
| Feb 5, 2013 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Jan 30, 2013 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jan 28, 2013 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Jan 18, 2013 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 20, 2012 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 24, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 24, 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. |
| Jul 4, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 19, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 13, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 12, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 12, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 1, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 21, 2012 | 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 22, 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. |
| Nov 22, 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. |
| Nov 22, 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. |
| Nov 22, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |