USPTO serial 85883709
BLUE DISTINCTION CENTER +
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 26, 2015
- Examiner
- HOFFMAN, DAVID AARON
- 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Chicago, IL, US
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Chicago, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Chicago, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Stacey J. Watson, Esq.
Stacey J. Watson, Esq. Markery Law LLCP.O. Box 84150Gaithersburg, MD 20883-4150United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Conducting business surveys for quality measurement and improvement purposes in hospitals to determine service quality; conducting quality assurance surveys in hospitals to determine service quality; and healthcare cost review applying health plan administrative claims data | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Quality evaluation services for the healthcare industry featuring healthcare provider performances | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 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 24, 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 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 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. |
| Jan 11, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 11, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 8, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 22, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2018 | 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. |
| Oct 30, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2018 | 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 12, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 26, 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. |
| Apr 22, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 21, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 23, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 16, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 9, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 9, 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. |
| Dec 1, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Jun 17, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 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. |
| May 28, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 10, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 25, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 21, 2013 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Sep 25, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 24, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 24, 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. |
| Jul 9, 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. |
| Jul 9, 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. |
| Jul 9, 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. |
| Jul 1, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 27, 2013 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |