USPTO serial 85653722
ABILITYFIRST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Examiner
- TWOHIG, SHANNON MARIE
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 121
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
Pasadena, CA, US
Pasadena, CA, US
Pasadena, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jessica Wood
Jessica Wood Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP2049 Century Park East, Suite 1700Los Angeles, CA 90067United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Employment agency services; Employment counseling services for all children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Charitable fundraising services | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Recreational camps; providing facilities for recreational activities; and recreational services in the nature of archery, arts/crafts, campfires, drama, horseback riding, nature, sports and swimming; educational services, namely, computer training, providing workshops in the field of creative writing, job training in the fields of business services, manufacturing, and retail services; [ and work centers, namely, providing vocational guidance for persons with developmental disabilities in the fields of business services, secure shredding, sorting, packaging, assembly, fulfillment and mailing services for others; ] counseling for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities in the fields of developing skills to foster [ independent or partially independent housing and ] participation in recreational activities [ ; Counseling for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities in the fields of developing skills to foster independent or] partially independent housing and participation in recreational activities] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 10, 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. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 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. |
| Sep 2, 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. |
| Sep 2, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 29, 2021 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - INFORMATION MADE OF RECORD | — |
| Aug 20, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 27, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 19, 2021 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 2021 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Apr 19, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 26, 2021 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 28, 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 26, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 11, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 10, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 2, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 2, 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. |
| Jul 25, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 23, 2014 | 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 23, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 23, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 23, 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. |
| Feb 4, 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. |
| Dec 10, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 28, 2013 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Oct 28, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 11, 2013 | DMCC | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 9, 2013 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Oct 9, 2013 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Oct 9, 2013 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Oct 8, 2013 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 9, 2013 | DMCC | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 8, 2013 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 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. |
| Apr 4, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 4, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 2, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 1, 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. |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Sep 28, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 26, 2012 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 19, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |