USPTO serial 86069072
ABS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 19, 2017
- Examiner
- MEYERS, MORGAN LAURA
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 117
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Owner
The National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Other trademarks owned by The National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Inc.
The National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Other trademarks owned by The National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Inc.
The National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Inc.
CHARLOTTE, NC
Other trademarks owned by The National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Inc.
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | standardized testing services provided via non-downloadable computer software featuring test questions and testing materials in the field of optometry | ACTIVE | Mar 21, 2017 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 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. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 27, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Aug 15, 2017 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2017 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| May 15, 2017 | 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. |
| May 15, 2017 | 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. |
| May 15, 2017 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Apr 15, 2017 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 10, 2017 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Oct 20, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2016 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 11, 2016 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Oct 11, 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. |
| Apr 6, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 31, 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. |
| Oct 2, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 1, 2015 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 29, 2015 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| May 14, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 13, 2015 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 11, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2015 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 7, 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 10, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 8, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 8, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 8, 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. |
| Apr 8, 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. |
| Feb 11, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 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. |
| Jan 22, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 4, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 31, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 30, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 18, 2013 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Oct 11, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 8, 2013 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 8, 2013 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Oct 8, 2013 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 23, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |