USPTO serial 86134209
ANCESTRY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 7, 2015
- Examiner
- KHAN, AHSEN M
- 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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Sheri M. Hunter
Sheri M. Hunter King & Spalding LLP500 West 2nd Street, 1800Austin, TX 78701United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Electronic databases in the field of genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records, photographs and graphical representations of family trees recorded on computer media; computer software for creating, managing, recording, searching, indexing, filtering and retrieval of genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records; computer software for creating, managing, recording, searching, indexing, filtering and retrieval of sound and image files; computer software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentation files that include photographs and sound; computer software for graphically depicting genealogical historical data and family history data; computer software to enable searching of data and for connection to databases and the Internet; computer software that allows interaction between Internet sites; computer software for production of genealogical tables and charts; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of [ magazines and ] newsletters in the field of genealogy and family history; downloadable reports, tables and charts relating to genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records; instructional manuals supplied and sold with all computer software identified herein as a unit; computer software for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; computer application software for mobile phones and handheld computers, namely, software for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; computer software for keeping track of genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research and used to create reports, charts, and books containing such information; computer application software for mobile phones and handheld computers for researching and managing genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
| 010 | Diagnostic test kits for scientific use comprised of devices for collecting DNA samples in the nature of DNA collecting tubes, collection envelopes, and instruction manuals for using diagnostic test kits, all used for the purpose of researching genealogical and family history | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
| 016 | Books, booklets, manuals, [ magazines, newsletters, ] pamphlets, printed matter in the nature of printed guides, printed publications in the nature of printed educational materials, [ stationery, ] printed charts and calendars, all in the field of genealogy, family history, genealogical historical data, family history data, census data, birth, marriage and death records | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
| 035 | Online retail store and mail order retail services featuring audio and video recordings relating to genealogy and family history, genealogy and family history computer software, genealogy charts, genealogy and family history reports, genealogy and family history publications; services comprising the compilation and systematization of written communications and data in the field of genealogical and family history information into computer databases | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
| 038 | Chat room services for transmission of messages among computer users concerning genealogy and family history; provision of on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users in the field of genealogy and family history; providing access to computer databases of genealogical and family history data; rental of access time to websites on global computer networks in the field of genealogy and family history; peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among Internet users | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
| 041 | Entertainment and educational services relating to genealogy and family history, namely, classes, workshops and educational conferences in the field of genealogy and family history; arranging and conducting seminars and webinars in the field of genealogy and family history; television, webcast [ and radio entertainment ] relating to genealogy and family history, namely, on-going television programs, [ on-going radio programs ] and on-going series provided through webcasts, all in the field of genealogy and family history; publishing of books, [ magazines, ] e-books, audio books, [ and web magazines ] all in the field of genealogical historical data, family history data census data, birth, marriage and death records; video recording of personal genealogical documentaries; providing a searchable online computer database of historical information, historical news articles and historical news clippings | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
| 042 | Application service provider services featuring software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound, all in the field of genealogy and family history; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing multimedia presentations that include photographs and sound, all in the field of genealogy and family history; [ providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software that enables family groups to create and maintain personalized websites for the purpose of sharing information regarding family members; ] hosting of digital content on the Internet, namely, hosting on-line journals and blogs in the field of genealogy and family history; computer services, namely, hosting and maintaining an online website for others to access photo albums and calendars; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in the creation and publication of on-line journals and blogs in the field of genealogy and family history; providing scientific analysis in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; reporting services based upon the results of laboratory testing in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; providing online computer databases featuring information based on the results of genetic testing for research purposes; application service provider services featuring software for providing access to databases that contain the results of genetic and family history testing; application service provider services featuring software for use in data management, data storage, data analysis, report generation, user identification, and membership identification, all in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; scientific research in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; DNA testing services for non-medical use, namely, DNA testing for investigating and learning about genealogical and family history; hosting of digital content on the Internet, namely, hosting historical data and information and on-line journals and blogs in the field of historical data and information, genealogy and family history; computer services, namely, hosting and maintaining an online website for others to access and share information and data in the fields of historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for use in creating, displaying, sharing and storing information and data in the field of historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software that enables family groups to create and maintain personalized websites for the purpose of sharing information regarding family members; application service provider featuring software for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for uploading, scanning, digitizing, viewing, organizing, sharing and editing photographs and for integrating photographs into genealogical databases and family trees; computer services, namely, hosting of digital content on the internet; peer-to-peer browser photo sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload, view, and download digital photos; photo scanning services; digitization of photographs and documents; computer services in the nature of customized web pages featuring user-defined information and personal profiles; providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for keeping track of genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research and used to create reports, charts, and books containing such information; providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable software for keeping track of genealogical information collected during family history and genealogical research and used to create reports, charts, and books containing such information | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
| 045 | Provision of genealogical information, namely, provision of educational, research and historical tables of genealogical information; providing genealogical information, namely, family history information services, namely, retrieving, recording and reviewing ancestral data via the global computer network; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid; and providing an on-line computer database in the field of genealogy information and family history information; providing an online resource center featuring information in the field of genetic and family history and genealogy; provision of information in the field of personal historical data and information, genealogy and family history; provision of information resulting from educational research in the field of personal historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing genealogical information, namely, family history information services in the nature of retrieving, recording and reviewing ancestral data via the Internet; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to personal historical data and information, genealogy and family history; providing an on-line computer database in the field of personal historical data and information, genealogy information and family history information; genealogical services, namely, genealogy and family history research, provided in person and via the Internet; genealogical services, namely, genealogy research, provided in person and via the Internet | ACTIVE | Oct 15, 2014 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 7, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 5, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 5, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 6, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 7, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 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. |
| Oct 21, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 6, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 6, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 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 7, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 9, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 9, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 7, 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. |
| Mar 4, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 10, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 9, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 5, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 5, 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 30, 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. |
| Nov 4, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 4, 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. |
| Oct 15, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 30, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 16, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 16, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 15, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 15, 2014 | 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 14, 2014 | 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 14, 2014 | 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 14, 2014 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 6, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |