USPTO serial 86148685
MLN CONNECTS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 17, 2015
- Examiner
- WILLIS, PAMELA Y
- Law office
- —
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
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, MD
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Angela Y. Dai
Angela Y. Dai HHS OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL31 CENTER DRIVEBldg. 31 Room 2B-50BETHESDA, MD 20892-2111Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable electronic publications, namely, e-newsletters in the field of US Government health services cost reimbursement statutes, regulations and policies for the Medicare provider and supplier community, professional health care provider community, [ health insurance companies, ] hospitals, nursing homes, home health care organizations, [ patient advocates, ] and state, local and federal health care agencies; downloadable audio and video recordings for the Medicare provider and supplier community, professional health care provider community, [ health insurance companies, ] hospitals, nursing homes, home health care organizations, [ patient advocates, ] and state, local and federal health care agencies | ACTIVE | Jun 27, 2013 |
| 016 | [ Printed materials, namely, fact sheets and registration and evaluation reports in the field of US Government health services cost reimbursement statutes, regulations and policies for the Medicare provider and supplier community, professional health care provider community, health insurance companies, hospitals, nursing homes, home health care organizations, patient advocates, and state, local and federal health care agencies ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2013 |
| 035 | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of the Medicare provider and supplier community through programs, publications, and communications on topics related to public health, healthcare, healthcare services cost reimbursement statutes, regulations and policies for the Medicare provider and supplier community, professional health care provider community, [ health insurance companies, ] hospitals, nursing homes, home health care organizations, [ patient advocates, ] and state, local and federal health care agencies | ACTIVE | Jun 12, 2013 |
| 041 | [ Educational services, namely, arranging ] [ and conducting ] [ conferences for the Medicare provider and supplier community, professional health care provider community, ] [ health insurance companies, ] [ hospitals, nursing homes, home health care organizations, ] [ patient advocates, ] [ and state local and federal health care agencies in the field of US Government health services cost reimbursement statutes, regulations and policies via telephone and conference material contained therewith ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 10, 2013 |
| 044 | Providing a website featuring educational information on official US Government materials in the field of US Government healthcare services cost reimbursement statutes, regulations and policies for the Medicare provider and supplier community, professional health care provider community, [ health insurance companies, ] hospitals, nursing homes, home health care organizations, [ patient advocates, ] and state, local and federal health care agencies | ACTIVE | Jul 10, 2013 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | NP89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED | — |
| Jul 17, 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. |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2021 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 26, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 17, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 17, 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. |
| Dec 2, 2014 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 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. |
| Nov 12, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 24, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 22, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 8, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 7, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Oct 1, 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. |
| Oct 1, 2014 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Sep 6, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 29, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 20, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 12, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 12, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 21, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 8, 2014 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 23, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |