USPTO serial 86288252
TO BE SURE.
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 18, 2015
- Examiner
- WOOD, CAROLINE
- 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
Louisville, KY, US
Louisville, KY, US
Louisville, KY, US
Charlotte, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Emilia F. Cannella
Emilia F. Cannella Ropes & Gray LLPPrudential Tower, 800 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02199-3600United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Management of evidence for accident investigations, in the nature of inventorying of items of evidence | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Insurance claims consultation services, namely, providing reports in the field of forensic engineering, fire investigations, lightning causation investigations, and component testing, for use by insurance claim adjusters | ACTIVE | — |
| 039 | Evidence storage, namely, storage of items of evidence for accident investigations | ACTIVE | — |
| 040 | Treatment of materials, namely, preservation of items of evidence | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Education services, namely, conducting educational seminars in the fields of water damage or water intrusion, ice and snow damages for roofs, vehicle fire investigations, plumbing failures | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Technical consultation in the fields of forensic engineering, fire investigations, lightning causation investigations, and component testing; engineering consulting services; component testing laboratory services; product failure analysis services; consulting services in the fields of civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering; consulting services in the field of collection of evidence for forensic purposes; product failure analysis and origin and causation investigation consulting services in the fields of storm-related roof damage, defective roofing materials, improper installation of roofs, insufficient maintenance of roofs, and design failure; consulting services in the fields of forensic science; engineering services in the field of forensic science; investigative and forensic engineering; inspecting buildings for the existence of mold; forensic services, namely, conducting scientific testing and research and technical analysis to determine origin and causation in connection with lightning causation investigations, power surge damage investigations, fire and explosion investigations, product failure investigations, chimney damage investigations, gas and water supply line failure investigations, plumbing component failure investigations, sump pump failure investigations, structural failure investigations, foundation failure investigations, structural collapse investigations, mold investigations, hail damage investigations, roof failure investigations, roof damage investigations, wall failure investigations, water infiltration investigations; forensic engineering services, namely, product inspections, structural evaluations, water intrusion inspections, mold evaluations, and other inspections, namely, inspections of houses, commercial and industrial buildings, automobiles, and land; [ application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications and software featuring information about forensic engineering, fire investigations, lightning causation investigations, and component testing; ] providing websites featuring information about forensic engineering and product component testing; [ application service provider (ASP) featuring software for submitting work assignments, tracking of projects, and review and retrieval of projects, reports, and related data and materials; ] consulting services in the field of forensic scientific investigations in the nature of product failure investigations, plumbing component failure investigations, sump pump failure investigations, structural failure investigations, foundation failure investigations, roof failure investigations, wall failure investigations, gas and water supply line failure investigations, assessment of failure of wood-burning chimney systems, and investigations of failures in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning services, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, equipment, machinery, and vehicles | ACTIVE | — |
| 045 | Accident investigations; investigation services related to insurance claims; consulting services in the field of accident investigations in the nature of lightning causation investigations, power surge damage investigations, fire and explosion investigations, chimney fire damage investigations, structural collapse investigations, mold investigations, hail damage investigations and water infiltration investigations; consultation services in the field of accident reconstruction; consultation services, namely, assessment of accident investigations of failures in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning services, wood-burning chimney systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, equipment, machinery, and vehicles; providing websites featuring information about accident investigations in the nature of fire investigations and lightning causation investigations | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 16, 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. |
| Nov 16, 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. |
| Nov 16, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 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 23, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 23, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 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. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 28, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 18, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 18, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 18, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 5, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 5, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2021 | 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 5, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 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. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 2, 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. |
| May 13, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 24, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 9, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 9, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 9, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 6, 2015 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2015 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2015 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Mar 29, 2015 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Mar 7, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | 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. |
| Sep 11, 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. |
| Sep 11, 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. |
| Sep 11, 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. |
| Sep 4, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 4, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 24, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |