USPTO serial 85740398
FORTIFIX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 5, 2016
- Examiner
- KING, CHRISTINA B
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
Columbia City, IN
Columbia City, IN
Columbia City, IN
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
John W. Boger
John W. Boger HESLIN ROTHENBERG FARLEY & MESITI P.C.5 Columbia CircleALBANY, NY 12203-5180United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Medical apparatus, namely, spinal fixation devices consisting of pedicle screws | ACTIVE | Apr 15, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 27, 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 27, 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 27, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 6, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 4, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| May 31, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 16, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 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 26, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Sep 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. |
| Apr 21, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 2015 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 19, 2015 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Apr 19, 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. |
| Oct 17, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 15, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| May 1, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 29, 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 25, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2013 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 23, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Apr 30, 2013 | NOAM | NOA 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. |
| Mar 5, 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. |
| Feb 13, 2013 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 28, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 25, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 1, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |