USPTO serial 86163735
WELCOME TO THE GRID
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 4, 2018
- Examiner
- KAJUBI, ELIZABETH N
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 705 means a Madrid-based U.S. registration has accepted Section 71 maintenance and Section 15 incontestability. The U.S. extension is active with strengthened rights. Track next renewal deadlines in TSDR and WIPO records.
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Owner
Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Other trademarks owned by Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Other trademarks owned by Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Other trademarks owned by Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Richard A. Arrett
Richard A. Arrett VIDAS, ARRETT & STEINKRAUS, P.A.SUITE 100, 8050 Washington Ave. S.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | [ Wireless communication services in the nature of data communication of devices attached to electricity distribution systems ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2018 |
| 042 | Application service provider, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and websites, in the fields of data management for control over electricity distribution infrastructure assets and systems, namely, the authentication, secure control, and data communication of devices and systems attached to the electricity distribution system | ACTIVE | Feb 5, 2018 |
| 045 | Computer services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation, and revocation of Digital Certificates through the use of hardware, devices, or software programs | ACTIVE | Feb 5, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2025 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2023 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | 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. |
| Oct 30, 2018 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 3, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 2, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 2, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 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. |
| Mar 8, 2018 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 5, 2018 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 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. |
| Sep 19, 2017 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 18, 2017 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 5, 2017 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 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 27, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 7, 2017 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | 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. |
| Sep 13, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2016 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 6, 2016 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Sep 6, 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 5, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 2016 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 3, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 3, 2016 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 3, 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. |
| Dec 18, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 5, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2015 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 3, 2015 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 3, 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. |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 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. |
| Dec 17, 2014 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 29, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 12, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 22, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 22, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 15, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 25, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 16, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |