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USPTO serial 85981078

VALID

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Reg. 4508214Status 800Registered
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Apr 1, 2014
Examiner
WILLIS, PAMELA Y
Law office
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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.

Status 800: 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.

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Owner

Attorney of record

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Mary Catherine Merz

Mary Catherine Merz Merz & Associates, P.C.408 Madison Street, Suite AOak Park, IL 60302United States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
009Magnetic cards; contactless cards, namely, electronic circuit cards; encoded smart cards containing programming used for banking applications and telecom marketACTIVEDec 1, 2012
016[ Plastic cards imprinted with numbers; cards not magnetically encoded and other types of cards of this nature, all without contact, namely, prepaid purchase cards for allowing users to transfer financial value; printed material, namely, printed informational cards in the field of loyalty cards; security prints, namely, photos printed on paper or on cards used on identification documents and security badges ]SECTION 8 - CANCELLEDDec 1, 2012
035[ Commercial management agency on payment methods, telecom market and identification services; data processing services ]SECTION 8 - CANCELLEDDec 1, 2012
040[ Printing industry services, namely, printing of customized documents via inkjet; embossing services, namely, embossing words, designs or images on magnetic and non-magnetically encoded cards, paper, envelopes, and identification documents ]SECTION 8 - CANCELLEDDec 1, 2012
042Encoding of magnetic cards and smart cards; development of computer applications and systems, namely, developing computer software and on-line computer software systems; design of computer network systems; technical consultation in relation to the design of network systems; development of new technology for others in the field of electronic document management; computer system management services relating to computer system design; design and development of electronic data security systemsACTIVEDec 1, 2012
045[ Security printing, namely, encoding identification information on valuable documents and products ]SECTION 8 - CANCELLEDDec 1, 2012

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Jul 13, 2024NAS8NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED—
Jul 13, 2024RNL1REGISTERED 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.
Jul 13, 20249G8PREGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8—
Jul 13, 20248PRTREGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED—
Jul 13, 2024APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Apr 16, 2024E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Jun 23, 2023TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Jun 23, 2023ECDRTEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS—
Jun 23, 2023ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Jun 23, 2023REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jun 23, 2023CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Jun 23, 2023COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Apr 1, 2023REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
May 29, 2020NA85NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED—
May 29, 2020C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
May 29, 2020APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Apr 1, 2020E815TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED—
Apr 1, 2019REM1COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED—
Jan 2, 2019ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Dec 26, 2018ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Apr 1, 2014R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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 25, 2014SUNANOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED—
Feb 24, 2014REGVLAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Feb 15, 2014CNPRALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED—
Jan 30, 2014SUPCSTATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE—
Jan 30, 2014DPCCDIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE—
Jan 28, 2014AITUCASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL—
Dec 19, 2013IUAFUSE AMENDMENT FILED—
Dec 19, 2013DRRRDIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED—
Dec 19, 2013ERTDTEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED—
Dec 19, 2013EISUTEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVEDThe 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.
Jun 21, 2013EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED—
Jun 19, 2013EX2GSOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED—
Jun 19, 2013EXT2SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED—
Jun 19, 2013EEXTSOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVEDThe 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.
Jun 18, 2013ATRQATTORNEY REVIEW/DECISION ON AMENDMENT REQUIRED—
Jun 18, 201344EG44(e) PETITION - GRANTED—
Jun 18, 2013APETASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF—
Jun 13, 2013TPADTEAS PETITION TO AMEND BASIS RECEIVED—
May 21, 2013ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
May 21, 2013REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Nov 23, 2012EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED—
Nov 21, 2012EX1GSOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED—
Nov 21, 2012EXT1SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED—
Nov 21, 2012EEXTSOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVEDThe 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.
Sep 27, 2012ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Jun 19, 2012NOAMNOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTA 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.
Apr 24, 2012PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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 4, 2012NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Mar 20, 2012PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Mar 19, 2012CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Feb 18, 2012TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Feb 17, 2012CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Feb 17, 2012ERSITEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED—
Oct 18, 2011CNSLLETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED—
Oct 18, 2011CNSLSUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN—
Aug 29, 2011JURTJURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY—
Aug 4, 2011CNSLLETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED—
Aug 4, 2011CNSLSUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN—
Aug 2, 2011ZZZXPREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN—
Aug 2, 2011ISSRWITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE - SENIOR ATTORNEY REQUEST—
Aug 2, 2011LOPTLETTER OF PROTEST EVIDENCE FORWARDED—
Aug 2, 2011PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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.
Jul 13, 2011NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Jun 27, 2011PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Jun 23, 2011CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
May 31, 2011TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
May 31, 2011CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
May 31, 2011TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 14, 2011CPRAPRIORITY ACTION MAILEDA priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline.
Apr 13, 2011CPRAPRIORITY ACTION WRITTENA priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline.
Jan 24, 2011TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Jan 24, 2011CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Jan 24, 2011TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 22, 2010CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION MAILEDA 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 22, 2010CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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 22, 2010CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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 21, 2010DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
May 22, 2010AMPXPRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED—
May 20, 2010ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Apr 27, 2010PARITEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED—
Apr 19, 2010NWOSNEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED—
Apr 17, 2010NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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