USPTO serial 86434928
SIDESWIPE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 23, 2016
- Examiner
- VALLILLO, MELISSA C
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 105
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Heather E Balmat
Heather E Balmat BALMAT LAW, PLLC977 SEMINOLE TRL # 342CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-2824UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | computer software and peripherals for electronic identification and authentication of biometric data; computer hardware and peripherals for electronic identification and authentication of security and identification data | ACTIVE | Dec 7, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 23, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 22, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 23, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 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 21, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 20, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 8, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 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. |
| Dec 22, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 17, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 9, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 9, 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. |
| Apr 14, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 14, 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. |
| Mar 25, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 13, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 13, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 13, 2015 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2015 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 13, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 5, 2014 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 29, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |