USPTO serial 86522752
SPARK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 25, 2021
- Examiner
- BUSH, KAREN K
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Joe McKinney Muncy
Joe McKinney Muncy MUNCY, GEISSLER, OLDS & LOWE, P.C.125 S. Royal StreetAlexandria, VA 22314UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Printing inks; security inks for application by printing, painting, spraying and foil transferring; copying inks; printing ink pastes; colorants for use in the manufacture of printing ink for graphic printing techniques, namely, relief, intaglio, stencil and piano printing; printing varnishes and lacquers for creating security marks or for visible and invisible markings | ACTIVE | — |
| 007 | Printing machines; printing matrices, namely, die sets; template forms, namely, steel die sets; high tensile cast iron precision die sets and high precision metal stamped die sets, namely, for use with printing presses, printing plates, printing equipment; machine parts, namely, roller bearings containing magnetic particles for use in producing designs; machine parts, namely, gradient magnets for use in printing | ACTIVE | — |
| 009 | Electronic equipment and equipment operated electronically for producing, reading and for recording layers, markings, and security marks created by printing or other means, namely, electronic, digital and electrically operated printers, electrically operated scanning and reading devices for use in detecting components or composition of the layers and markings or security marks; scanners; light absorption measurement apparatus for feeling surfaces and for displaying or reading markings with a frequency within or outside the visible color and/or light spectrum; apparatus for recording markings which can be traced electromagnetically or magnetically, namely, magnetic reading heads | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, blank or partially printed paper labels and/or bar code labels for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, paper, namely, acid resistant paper and/or adhesive note paper for bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, bank notes, printed tickets, printed paper labels for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials, printed documents in the financial, fiduciary and fiscal fields, namely, stock certificates, identification cards not magnetically encoded and business forms, plastic films and sheets for packaging, not for commercial or industrial packaging, stationery, packaging materials, namely, plastic bags, plastic envelopes and plastic sleeves for packaging; all of the foregoing items in this class used for the purpose of organizing, labeling, and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials | ACTIVE | — |
| 040 | Treatment of materials, namely, printing, digital printing and marking, namely, applying security marks, markings, coatings and compositions for reading and encoding used for fighting counterfeiting, forgery and fraud; technical consulting with regard to printing | ACTIVE | — |
| 045 | Security consulting for the protection of assets, namely, professional consulting regarding the use of security elements, namely, decorative markings as well as layers with colors which become visible depending on the viewing angle, for the purpose of authenticating and identifying bank notes, security documents, fiduciary documents and credentials | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2022 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 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. |
| Dec 23, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2021 | 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. |
| Apr 23, 2021 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 22, 2021 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 6, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 1, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 22, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 21, 2020 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 21, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 11, 2020 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2020 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 19, 2020 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 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. |
| Jan 26, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 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. |
| Jun 15, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 13, 2018 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 23, 2018 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 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. |
| Feb 6, 2018 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 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. |
| Jan 17, 2018 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 28, 2017 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 28, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 27, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 27, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 13, 2017 | GPRN | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Dec 13, 2017 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Dec 13, 2017 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Nov 7, 2017 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| May 4, 2017 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Dec 29, 2016 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 2016 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Apr 25, 2016 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 4, 2015 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2015 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2015 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 25, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 24, 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. |
| Mar 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. |
| Mar 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. |
| Mar 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. |
| Mar 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. |
| Mar 16, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 12, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 6, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |