USPTO serial 85576530
BE THE DIFFERENCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 1, 2015
- Examiner
- LEIPZIG, MARC J
- 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
Professional Disposables International, Inc.
Orangeburg, NY, US
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Professional Disposables International, Inc.
Orangeburg, NY, US
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Professional Disposables International, Inc.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Megan Michaels
Megan Michaels Crowell & Moring LLP375 Ninth Avenue, Suite 4500New York, NY 10001United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Baby wipes; wipes impregnated with a skin cleanser; cloths and tissues impregnated with a skin cleanser; disposable wipes impregnated with cleansing compounds for use in personal hygiene; pre-moistened cosmetic wipes; disposable pads impregnated with adhesive tape remover; disposable pads impregnated with iodine stain remover; [ disposable pads impregnated with nail polish remover; ] disposable wipes impregnated with cleaning chemicals and compounds for cleaning hard metal, plastic, ceramic, stone, and wood surfaces; impregnated cleaning, dusting and polishing cloths; disposable wipes impregnated with cleaning chemicals and compounds for cleaning hospitals, clinics, medical offices, medical facilities, patient care facilities, bathrooms, restaurants, and food preparation facilities; disposable wipes impregnated with cleaning chemicals and compounds for cleaning furniture, wheelchairs, shopping carts, rest room fixtures and counters, toilet seats, door-knobs, sinks, restaurant tables, seating, booster seats, high chairs, menus, cash registers, telephones, and food preparation and kitchen equipment and tools | ACTIVE | Sep 25, 2014 |
| 005 | Antiseptic wipes; antiseptics; sanitizing wipes; cotton swabs for medical purposes; cotton swabs and swabsticks impregnated with disinfectant, antiseptic and antimicrobial preparations, all for medical use in disinfecting the skin; disposable wipes impregnated with disinfecting chemicals and compounds for use in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, medical facilities, patient care facilities, bathrooms, restaurants, and food preparation facilities; disposable wipes impregnated with disinfecting chemicals and compounds for use on hands and skin; antibacterial alcohol skin sanitizer gel wipes; disposable wipes impregnated with disinfecting chemicals and compounds for use on solid metal, plastic, ceramic, stone and wood surfaces; disposable wipes impregnated with disinfecting chemicals and compounds for use on furniture, wheelchairs, shopping carts, rest room fixtures and counters, toilet seats, door-knobs, sinks, restaurant tables, seating, booster seats, high chairs, menus, cash registers, telephones, and food preparation and kitchen equipment and tools; disposable pads impregnated with preparations for cleaning the skin for medical use in preparing skin for electrode attachment [ ; glycerin-based lubricating jelly for medical use ] | ACTIVE | Sep 25, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 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. |
| Feb 7, 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. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 16, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 16, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2022 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Nov 16, 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. |
| Nov 16, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 28, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 1, 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. |
| Oct 30, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 29, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 6, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 25, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 25, 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. |
| Mar 17, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2015 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Feb 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. |
| Aug 14, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 7, 2014 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 7, 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. |
| Mar 27, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 5, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Mar 5, 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 3, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 2, 2013 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 1, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 27, 2013 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 27, 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 6, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2013 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 4, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 4, 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. |
| Sep 25, 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 31, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 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 11, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 7, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 7, 2012 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 7, 2012 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2012 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jun 4, 2012 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 9, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 8, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 8, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 18, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 29, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 26, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |