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USPTO serial 86167349

DIFFERIN

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Reg. 5171838Status 702Renewal
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Mar 28, 2017
Examiner
MARTIN, CHRISTINE C
Law office
TMEG LAW OFFICE 104

What this means

This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.

Status 702: Status 702 means the registration is active, Section 8 was accepted, and a Section 15 declaration of incontestability was also accepted. Incontestability strengthens your rights by limiting certain challenges after five years of continuous use.

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Owner

Attorney of record

The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.

Katherine P. Califa

Katherine P. Califa Foley & Lardner LLP3000 K Street, N.W. Suite 600Washington, DC 20007-5109United States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
003Non-medicated skin care preparations; non-medicated acne treatment preparationsACTIVEAug 19, 1996

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Mar 28, 2026REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Nov 15, 2024TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Nov 15, 2024ECDRTEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS—
Nov 15, 2024EWORTEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED—
Nov 15, 2024ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 15, 2024REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Nov 15, 2024CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Nov 15, 2024COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Aug 18, 2023TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Aug 18, 2023ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Aug 18, 2023REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Aug 18, 2023CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Aug 18, 2023COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Aug 16, 2023TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Aug 16, 2023ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Aug 16, 2023REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Aug 16, 2023CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Aug 16, 2023COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Oct 18, 2022NA85NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED—
Oct 18, 2022C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Oct 18, 2022APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Apr 26, 2022CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Apr 26, 2022TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Apr 26, 2022ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 26, 2022REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Apr 26, 2022COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Apr 20, 2022E815TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED—
Mar 28, 2022REM1COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED—
Feb 2, 2022CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Feb 2, 2022ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Feb 2, 2022REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Feb 2, 2022COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Dec 4, 2020CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Dec 4, 2020TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Dec 4, 2020ECDRTEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS—
Dec 4, 2020ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Dec 4, 2020REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Dec 4, 2020COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Nov 25, 2020ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Aug 30, 2017COC.CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED—
Aug 29, 2017EROPTEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED—
Aug 29, 2017PRAMPOST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7—
Aug 21, 2017APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Aug 7, 2017WDRLOTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION—
Jul 26, 2017COC.CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED—
Jul 24, 2017APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Jun 20, 2017ES7RTEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED—
Jun 20, 2017TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Mar 28, 2017R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Feb 23, 2017SUNANOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED—
Feb 22, 2017CNPRALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED—
Feb 18, 2017SUPCSTATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE—
Feb 3, 2017IUAFUSE AMENDMENT FILED—
Feb 3, 2017EISUTEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVEDThe 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 18, 2016EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED—
Oct 15, 2016EX3GSOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED—
Sep 29, 2016NREVNOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED—
Sep 29, 2016TPEXSOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION—
Sep 29, 2016PETGPETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED—
Sep 29, 2016PROATEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED—
Sep 26, 2016MAB6ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILEDThe intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window.
Sep 26, 2016ABN6ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILEDThe intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window.
Aug 24, 2016EXT3SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED—
May 19, 2016EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED—
May 18, 2016EX2GSOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED—
Mar 31, 2016NREVNOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED—
Mar 30, 2016TPEXSOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION—
Mar 30, 2016PETGPETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED—
Mar 30, 2016PROATEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED—
Mar 28, 2016MAB6ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILEDThe intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window.
Mar 28, 2016ABN6ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILEDThe intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window.
Feb 24, 2016EXT2SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED—
Feb 24, 2016ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Nov 6, 2015EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED—
Nov 5, 2015EX1GSOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED—
Nov 2, 2015AITUCASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL—
Sep 30, 2015NREVNOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED—
Sep 30, 2015TPEXSOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION—
Sep 30, 2015PETGPETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED—
Sep 30, 2015PROATEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED—
Sep 28, 2015MAB6ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILEDThe intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window.
Sep 28, 2015ABN6ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILEDThe intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window.
Aug 24, 2015EXT1SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED—
Feb 24, 2015NOAMNOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTA 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.
Dec 30, 2014NPUBOFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED—
Dec 30, 2014PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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 29, 2014TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Dec 10, 2014NONPNOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED—
Nov 26, 2014PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
Nov 22, 2014ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Nov 4, 2014CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Oct 27, 2014TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Oct 26, 2014CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Oct 26, 2014TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 25, 2014GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 25, 2014GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 25, 2014CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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 21, 2014DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Jan 29, 2014NWOSNEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED—
Jan 20, 2014NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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