USPTO serial 85443563
BEST DOCTORS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 6, 2014
- Examiner
- PARADEWELAI, BENJI YUEN
- Law office
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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
Attorney of record
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Sean Ploen
Sean Ploen Saunders & Silverstein LLP14 Cedar Street, Suite 224Amesbury, MA 01913United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | [ Review, assessment and management of claims to other parties for short- and long-term disability benefits; ] management and compilation of a computerized database of outstanding physicians; providing an on-line directory information service featuring information on outstanding physicians and healthcare providers; physician and hospital referral services and medical referral services; [ administration of a discount program enabling participants to obtain reduced prices on health-care services and health-related information featuring the use of a card or certificate, namely, use of a membership card and certificates of membership to obtain such discounts ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Health insurance underwriting and administration services; administration of health insurance and prepaid healthcare plans; consultation concerning employee financial benefits programs; consultation concerning employee healthcare benefits | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | [ Conducting a recognition program by way of awards for outstanding quality in the practice of medicine ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 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 23, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 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. |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 22, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 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 27, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 27, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 16, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 6, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 6, 2019 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 2, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 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. |
| Apr 1, 2014 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2014 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 28, 2014 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 27, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 24, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 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. |
| Jan 4, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 3, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 31, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 13, 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. |
| May 15, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 13, 2013 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 13, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 13, 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. |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 18, 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. |
| Aug 29, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 10, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 30, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 28, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 27, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 27, 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. |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 17, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |