USPTO serial 86500255
NCOUNTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 20, 2016
- Examiner
- MCCRAY, RENEE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
BILLERICA, MA, US
Seattle, WA, US
Seattle, WA, US
Seattle, WA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alyssa M. Worsham
Alyssa M. Worsham WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI650 PAGE MILL RDPALO ALTO, CA 94304-1050United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | computer-based apparatus for detection and analysis of gene expression for scientific use; computer-based apparatus for scientific research, namely, for collecting, processing, and taking images of data in connection with scientific or medical research, the use of diagnostic preparations and reagents for scientific or research use, RNA transcription and microRNA expression profiling, proteomics, environmental monitoring, agricultural inspection, small-molecule analysis, single nucleotide polymorphisms analysis, DNA sequencing, detection of polymorphisms in human fluids, detection of copy number variations, analysis of functional pathway gene sets, and monitoring of biofuel production, and prognostic, predictive, clinical, oncology, and hematology diagnostics; scientific research equipment for imaging single molecule reporters; scanning microscopes; fluorescent microscopes; laboratory equipment, namely, fluidics stations, hybridisation ovens, cartridges carriers and replacement parts therefor; scientific research instruments to process and analyze the single molecule reporters to manage and obtain information from the single molecule reporters; computer software to acquire, analyze and manage the biologic data generated; computer software for controlling fluidics station and scanner functions, for capturing fluorescent signals, and for extracting and analyzing data; diagnostic test kits for scientific use comprising microscope slides and microfluidic devices in the nature of electronic analyzers for the transport and analysis of fluid samples by using microfluidic and nanofluidic channels formed on or in a substrate; kits for scientific research use, namely, for use in detecting the presence of analytes in samples and identifying sample type comprising laboratory equipment for screening samples, detecting the presence of analytes in samples and identifying sample types, namely, containers, dishes, microscope slides, plastic bags, swabs, test tubes, vials and wipes for collecting, storing and transmitting samples and specimens; downloadable multimedia file containing diagnostic test kits for scientific use comprising microscopic slides and microfluidic devices, reports, test results, research material, worksheets and other non-printed documents and publications relating to scientific research | ACTIVE | — |
| 010 | [ clinical and medical diagnostic instruments, namely, nucleic acid sequencers ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 27, 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. |
| Mar 27, 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. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 4, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 18, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2022 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 18, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 10, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 18, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| Nov 18, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 17, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 17, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 17, 2016 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 13, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 27, 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. |
| Oct 27, 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. |
| Apr 26, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Oct 27, 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. |
| Sep 1, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 1, 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. |
| Aug 12, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 24, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 1, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 30, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 22, 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. |
| Apr 15, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 23, 2015 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 14, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |