USPTO serial 85704809
GIA GIA KNOWLEDGE INTEGRITY EXCELLENCE 1931
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 7, 2013
- Examiner
- TAYLOR, DAVID T
- 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
Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
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Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
Other trademarks owned by Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
CARLSBAD, CA
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Susan N. Acquista, Esq.
Susan N. Acquista, Esq. DLA Piper LLP (US)4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1100San Diego, CA 92121United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Scientific instruments and apparatus, namely, [ layer analysis instruments, calculators, vacuum meters, electric conductance meters,] frequency meters, photometers, light detectors, material testing machines for testing the composition of gems and pearls; diamond testers; p[ earl comparison sets, ] dichroscopes, polariscopes,[ proportion scopes, ] spectrometers, [ gold testers; calipers; digital calipers; ] loupes, imaging machines for use in testing the composition of gems and pearls; microscopes; scales; refractometers, and spectroscopes; measuring instruments for measuring light, weight, volume, mass, diameters, density, clarity, color, cuts, chemical structures of gems and pearls; measuring instruments for measuring the proportions and composition of gems, pearls and jewelry; microscope lamps; ultraviolet viewing apparatus for viewing gems and jewelry; light beam projection instruments for use in grading diamonds and gems; optical filters, color filters and polarizing filters; color testing equipment, namely, color comparators and apparatus for testing the color of gems, pearls and jewelry; ultraviolet and fluorescent testing apparatus for use in testing, examining, grading and evaluating gems, pearls and jewelry; photo-optical instruments for viewing and imaging gems, pearls and jewelry; grading instruments for grading, examining, and testing gems, for grading, examining and testing pearls, and for analyzing jewelry; portable laboratory apparatus for use in measuring, analyzing, grading, examining, testing and evaluating materials, namely, diamonds and other gemstones; portable laboratory apparatus for use in measuring, analyzing, grading, examining, testing and evaluating the characteristics of gems, pearls and jewelry; scientific instruments and apparatus for examining, testing, evaluating and appraising gems, pearls and jewelry; [ pre-recorded CDs, ] [ DVDs, videotapes, ] [ audiotapes featuring educational materials in the field of gemology ] | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2011 |
| 016 | printed matter, namely, magazines, journals and newsletters in the field of gemology, books in the field of gemology, instructional and teaching materials in the field of gemology, reference materials, namely, manuals, handbooks, printed charts and printed tables, all in the field of gemology, testing materials, namely, test booklets, score sheets and answer sheets, printed diplomas, posters, gemological grading reports | ACTIVE | Oct 11, 2010 |
| 041 | educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops and labs in the field of gemology, including gem identification, diamonds, diamond grading, colored stones, colored stone grading, jewelry design, jewelry sales and appraisal and distribution of course materials in connection therewith | ACTIVE | Oct 11, 2010 |
| 042 | Gemological services, namely, grading precious gems and registering precious gems | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 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. |
| Dec 26, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 26, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 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. |
| Nov 27, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 2, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 8, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 7, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 4, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 4, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 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. |
| Jan 4, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2020 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2020 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 24, 2020 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2020 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| May 29, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 30, 2019 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 7, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 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 19, 2013 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 19, 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. |
| Jan 30, 2013 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Dec 11, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 18, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |