USPTO serial 85984219
IBM WATSON
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 15, 2016
- Examiner
- CRAWFORD, MARY
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 102
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Owner
International Business Machines Corporation
ARMONK, NY, US
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International Business Machines Corporation
Armonk, NY, US
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International Business Machines Corporation
Armonk, NY, US
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Attorney of record
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Jenny Greisman
Jenny Greisman International Business Machines Corporation1 North Castle DriveIntellectual Property - TrademarksArmonk, NY 10504Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer software for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, programs, and networks; computer software for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage devices; computer operating system software; computer software for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a globally accessible network; computer software for managing hardware, software and processes that exist within an information technology environment, and instructional manuals sold as a unit therewith; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive computing technologies that provide multi-modal natural language processing, generation, reasoning and machine learning for contextual analysis and natural interaction | ACTIVE | Apr 27, 2009 |
| 035 | Business management and consultancy; business information services; business management consulting services and business management and consulting services relating to a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; business development services; data processing services and cloud-based business services, namely, business consultation services via cloud computing networks; arranging and conducting trade show exhibitions in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network, and a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive computing technologies that provide multi-modal natural language processing, generation, reasoning and machine learning for contextual analysis and natural interaction | ACTIVE | Apr 27, 2009 |
| 042 | Computer programming; design, updating and maintenance of computer software; computer software and hardware design for others, and consultation services in the field of computers; computer services, namely, technology support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of computer hardware and computer software problems for a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; computer systems analysis, integration of computer systems and networks, computer programming for others all for use in commercial interactions over global computer networks; computer software and hardware testing services; technical project studies in the field of computer hardware and software, namely, computer system analysis studies; consultancy in the field of computer hardware, namely, consultancy regarding computer research and development; computer systems analysis; scientific and industrial research, namely, research and development of new products, biological research, technical research in the field of a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses, and scientific research for medical purpose; computer systems integration services; computer consultation services; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; computer systems design services for others; computer systems analysis; interconnection of computer hardware and software, namely, integration of computer systems and networks; computer software and hardware testing services, namely, testing of computer software, computers and servers; installation, updating and maintenance of computer software; computer programming for others; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive computing technologies that provide multi-modal natural language processing, generation, reasoning and machine learning for contextual analysis and natural interaction | ACTIVE | Apr 27, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 15, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 31, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 31, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 31, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 21, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 15, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 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. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 15, 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. |
| Oct 12, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 21, 2016 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 20, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 20, 2016 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 13, 2016 | INCD | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST | — |
| Jul 14, 2016 | INCD | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST | — |
| Jun 29, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 27, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 2, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 2, 2016 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 2, 2016 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 2, 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. |
| Dec 4, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 2, 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. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 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. |
| Apr 7, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 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. |
| Mar 18, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 12, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2014 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Apr 23, 2014 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Oct 18, 2013 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Apr 4, 2013 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Mar 26, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 17, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 17, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 17, 2012 | 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. |
| Mar 15, 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. |
| Mar 15, 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. |
| Mar 15, 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. |
| Feb 23, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 22, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 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. |
| Feb 22, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 22, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 24, 2011 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Jun 23, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 23, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |