USPTO serial 86144391
DIFFERENCE MAKER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 12, 2015
- Examiner
- KIM, SOPHIA SUJIN
- 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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Owner
Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts
Westborough, MA
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Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
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Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Joshua A. Stockwell
50 Washington St.Westborough, MA 01581United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting workshops, classes and seminars in the field of creative problem solving, innovation and entrepreneurship, all the forgoing excluding services and content related to achievements and contributions of women and women's issues | ACTIVE | Jun 1, 2012 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 15, 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. |
| Jan 15, 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. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 9, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 12, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 16, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 7, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 12, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 12, 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. |
| Apr 7, 2015 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Feb 3, 2015 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Jan 22, 2015 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 18, 2015 | CHPN | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT – NOT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 16, 2015 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Jan 13, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2015 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2014 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 3, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 3, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 3, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 3, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 24, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 28, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 19, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |