USPTO serial 85686820
PEOPLE FIRST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 16, 2014
- Examiner
- LAM, HAI-LY HUYNH
- 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
Attorney of record
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Mainak H. Mehta
Mainak H. Mehta Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves and Savitch LLP525 B. Street, Suite 2200San Diego, CA 92101United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer software for human resource management, namely, workforce planning, payroll preparation and processing; computer software for business administration, namely, performance of office functions, data processing and provision of business information; CDs featuring information in relation to workforce planning, human resource management, payroll preparation and processing, business administration and office functions; DVDs featuring information on workforce planning, human resource management, payroll preparation and processing, business administration and office functions; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of training manuals, reports, newsletters and magazines in the field of workforce planning, human resource management, payroll preparation and processing, business administration and office functions; downloadable publications in the nature of training manuals, reports, newsletters and magazines in the field of workforce planning, human resource management, payroll preparation and processing, business administration and office functions; downloadable electronic training manuals and training materials in the nature of workbooks and brochures in the field of workforce planning, human resource management, payroll preparation and processing, business administration and office functions; downloadable electronic databases in the field of workforce planning, human resource management, payroll preparation and processing, business administration and office functions | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Business administration in the field of human resource management, namely, workforce planning, payroll preparation and processing office functions; data processing; provision of business information; payroll advisory services; payroll preparation; payroll processing services; workforce planning services, namely, business advice and consultancy regarding the needed size and make-up of the workforce; human resource management; outsourcing services; providing an on-line computer database in the field of workforce planning, namely, business advice and consultancy regarding the needed size and make-up of the workforce, human resource management, payroll preparation and processing; business administration and office functions in the field of human resource management, namely, workforce planning, payroll preparation and processing; business advice and consultancy in the field of human resource management, namely, workforce planning, payroll preparation and processing | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Technical advice in relation to leasing of data processing apparatus; electronic data storage | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Oct 3, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 28, 2021 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2021 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Mar 25, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 14, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 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. |
| Nov 4, 2014 | DP1B | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| Nov 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. |
| Sep 19, 2014 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Sep 11, 2014 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Sep 8, 2014 | D1BR | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 5, 2014 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2014 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 6, 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. |
| Apr 16, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 31, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 14, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 14, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 25, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 17, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 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. |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Oct 22, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 21, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 21, 2013 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 1, 2013 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 1, 2013 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 1, 2013 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 24, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 2, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 2, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 25, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Nov 20, 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. |
| Nov 20, 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. |
| Nov 20, 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. |
| Nov 20, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 1, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 28, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |