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
Goods 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 | — |