USPTO serial 85508144
VQM
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 12, 2013
- Examiner
- JUN, WON KYUNG WENDY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
ANDOVER, MA
ANDOVER, MA
Chelmsford, MA
Chelmsford, MA
Chelmsford, MA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
John L. DuPre'
John L. DuPre' Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C.155 Seaport BlvdBoston, MA 02210United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Vacuum quality monitors in the nature of electronic vacuum gauge controllers for use in the measurement of vacuums; scientific apparatus, namely, mass spectrometer and parts and fittings therefor, and optical spectrometers and parts and fittings therefor; other spectrometer-based instruments and subassemblies in the nature of scientific research equipment for use in mass spectrometers; Computer hardware for atmospheric sampling, plasma monitoring and control, particle measuring for gas compositional analysis, all for use in communication units for monitoring, communicating and analyzing data taken from electronic systems involved in controlling and monitoring manufacturing processes and integrating controls and gauges | ACTIVE | Dec 17, 2010 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 27, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 27, 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. |
| Aug 27, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 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. |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 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. |
| Sep 8, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 12, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 20, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 16, 2018 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 12, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2014 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 12, 2013 | 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. |
| Feb 6, 2013 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 5, 2013 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 4, 2013 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 14, 2013 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2013 | 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. |
| Sep 4, 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. |
| Jul 10, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 10, 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. |
| Jun 20, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 5, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 17, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 17, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 17, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 17, 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. |
| Mar 17, 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. |
| Mar 17, 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. |
| Mar 17, 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. |
| Mar 16, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 10, 2012 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 7, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |