USPTO serial 86040593
ILUX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 21, 2017
- Examiner
- SCHIMPF, TIMOTHY O
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
San Diego, CA, US
Fribourg, US
Fribourg, CH
SAN DIEGO, CA, US
San Diego, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Melissa Atherton
6201 South FreewayFort Worth, TX 76134United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Medical devices for use by eye care professionals in treating eye diseases and conditions, namely, devices for treatment of the meibomian glands of the eyelid | ACTIVE | Jan 28, 2017 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 12, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 21, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 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. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 2, 2025 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Jan 2, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 21, 2023 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Aug 21, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | 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 5, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 29, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 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 16, 2017 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2017 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 9, 2017 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 6, 2017 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 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. |
| Nov 8, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | 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. |
| Aug 16, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 15, 2016 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Jul 22, 2016 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 2016 | INCE | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR EXTENSION REQUEST | — |
| May 27, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 25, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 2, 2015 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Nov 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 3, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 2, 2015 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 31, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 2, 2015 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 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. |
| Nov 5, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 3, 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 6, 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. |
| Mar 11, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 11, 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. |
| Feb 19, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 4, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 4, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Dec 6, 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. |
| Dec 3, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 27, 2013 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 26, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 20, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |