USPTO serial 85389681
FIREFLY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 5, 2015
- Examiner
- SHIH, SALLY
- 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
INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
SUNNYVALE, CA
Other trademarks owned by INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jennifer M. Lantz
Jennifer M. Lantz Duane Morris LLP260 Homer Avenue, Suite 202Palo Alto, CA 94301United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Computerized surgical manipulation system comprised of surgeon's console, master control, immersive video display, camera image processing equipment, surgical manipulation system software and instructional manuals provided as a unit; medical apparatus, namely, patient-side cart with set-up arms and manipulator slave arms for use in computerized surgical manipulation systems; medical apparatus, namely, sterile adaptors to connect arms to instruments for use in computerized surgical manipulation systems; a full line of resposable limited re-use tools and instruments for medical use, namely, laparoscopes, endoscopes, trocars, cannulas, cutters, clamps, elevators, [ gouges, knives, scope preheaters, ] light sources, cables and component parts, electrosurgical instruments, electrocautery instruments, laser instruments, ultrasound instruments, [ lens cleaning, scrub and biopsy brushes, ] clip appliers and clips, [ tack appliers and tacks, applicators, ] ligature carriers, needle holders, clamps, hemostats, graspers, [ curettes, ] instrument guides, ligature passing and knotting instruments, [ needles, ] retractors, [ snares, stylets, ] forceps, dissectors, [ calipers, ] scissors, suction and irrigation probes, sterile drapes, [ hemostats, amputation hooks, osteotomes, saws, retainers, ] suturing apparatus, [ measuring tapes, chisels and contractors, files, skin graft expanders, lancets, mallets, pliers, hammers, rasps, ] spatulas, [ and strippers ] ; surgical instruments, namely, [ scalpels, scalpel blades and handles, ] staplers, [ tackers, ] clip appliers, electrocautery tools, forceps, needle holders, guides and drivers, graspers [ , and kiteners ] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 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. |
| Jun 20, 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. |
| Jun 20, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 14, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 5, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 3, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 3, 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. |
| Jan 3, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 6, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 6, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 6, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 5, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 9, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 5, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 30, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 21, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 18, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 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. |
| Jun 27, 2014 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Mar 13, 2014 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 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. |
| Jan 22, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 4, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 2, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 19, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 3, 2013 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Dec 3, 2012 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| May 29, 2012 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| May 29, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 29, 2011 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2011 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2011 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 29, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 10, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 8, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |