USPTO serial 86434122
PAYCHEX FLEX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 16, 2016
- Examiner
- MARCY, AMY ALFIERI
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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.
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Kristen Mollnow Walsh
Kristen Mollnow Walsh NIXON PEABODY LLP211 High Point Drive, Suite 110Victor, NY 14564-1061United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer software for use in payroll preparation, processing, administration, and management, payroll tax payment services, business management, accounting, employee administration and management, human resources management and administration, administration and management of employee benefit plans, retirement plans, retirement accounts, and insurance plans, collection and management of employee time and attendance data, merchant payment transaction processing services, and management and administration of employee and business-related expenses; downloadable mobile applications for use in payroll preparation, processing, administration, and management, payroll tax payment services, business management, accounting, employee administration and management, human resources management and administration, administration and management of employee benefit plans, retirement plans, retirement accounts and insurance plans, collection and management of employee time and attendance data, merchant payment transaction processing services, and management and administration of employee and business-related expenses | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Payroll preparation; payroll processing services; payroll administration and management services; accounting services; management and administration of data relating to prospective employees and employee recruitment, namely, providing employment information in the fields of employee recruitment and prospective employees, and human resource analysis services, all delivered via the internet; tracking, comparing, and monitoring employee expenses for others for cost accounting purposes; cost accounting services, namely, tracking and monitoring information pertaining to accounts receivable and accounts payable for others for cost accounting purposes; payroll tax preparation | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Payroll tax payment and debiting services; payroll tax payment processing; payroll tax payment management; processing, administering, and managing employee benefit plans concerning insurance and finance; merchant payment transaction processing services | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in payroll preparation, processing, administration, and management, payroll tax payment services, business management, accounting, employee administration and management, human resources management and administration, administration and management of employee benefit plans, retirement plans, retirement accounts, and insurance plans, collection and management of employee time and attendance data, merchant payment transaction processing services, and management and administration of employee and business-related expenses; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in payroll preparation, processing, administration, and management, payroll tax payment services, business management, accounting, employee administration and management, human resources management and administration, administration and management of employee benefit plans, retirement plans, retirement accounts and insurance plans, collection and management of employee time and attendance data, merchant payment transaction processing services, and management and administration of employee and business-related expenses; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in use in payroll preparation, processing, administration, and management, payroll tax payment services, business management, accounting, employee administration and management, human resources management and administration, administration and management of employee benefit plans, retirement plans, retirement accounts, and insurance plans, collection and management of employee time and attendance data, merchant payment transaction processing services, and management and administration of employee and business-related expenses; providing an internet website portal featuring the temporary use of online non-downloadable software for use in payroll preparation, processing, administration, and management, payroll tax payment services, business management, accounting, employee administration and management, human resources management and administration, administration and management of employee benefit plans, retirement plans, retirement accounts and insurance plans, collection and management of employee time and attendance data, merchant payment transaction processing services, and management and administration of employee and business-related expenses; technical support services, namely, computer technology support in the nature of help desk services and troubleshooting of computer software problems | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 22, 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. |
| Oct 22, 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. |
| Oct 19, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 17, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 30, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 9, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 16, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 24, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 24, 2016 | 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. |
| Dec 1, 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. |
| Oct 6, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 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. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 3, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 1, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 1, 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. |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 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. |
| Aug 10, 2015 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 23, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 22, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 2015 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| May 15, 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. |
| May 15, 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. |
| Apr 3, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 2, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 2, 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. |
| Feb 24, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 24, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 24, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 12, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 28, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |