USPTO serial 86652433
VES VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 26, 2016
- Examiner
- ALTREE, NICHOLAS
- 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
Sherman Oaks, CA, US
Sherman Oaks, CA, US
Sherman Oaks, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Stephen J. Strauss
Stephen J. Strauss Buchalter LLP1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500Los Angeles, CA 90017United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, NAMELY, AN AWARD PROGRAM FOR PRESENTATION OF AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED ARTISTIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGNS, COMMERCIALS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC VIDEOS; ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES IN THE FIELD OF ARTISTIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL VISUAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAME, VIDEO GAME, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGN, MUSIC VIDEOS AND COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING INDUSTRIES; PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD SPECIAL EFFECTS FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PROGRAMS, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGNS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC VIDEOS; ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING FESTIVALS FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC TO COMMEMORATE ARTISTS AND TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FIELDS OF MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGN, COMMERCIALS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC VIDEOS; ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EFFECTS FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PROGRAMS, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGNS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC VIDEOS; PROVIDING A WEBSITE FEATURING INFORMATION IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EFFECTS FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PROGRAMS, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGNS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC VIDEOS; REFERENCE AND RESEARCH LIBRARY SERVICES; PROVISION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING SPECIAL EFFECTS FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION PROGRAMS, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGNS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC VIDEOS VIA THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA; EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO PERSONS TO DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE IN ARTISTIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELDS OF MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEO GAMES, ANIMATION, WEBSITE DESIGN, COMMERCIALS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC VIDEOS; PUBLICATION OF BOOKS | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 26, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 29, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 29, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 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. |
| Jan 29, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 26, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 26, 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 10, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 10, 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. |
| Oct 21, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 8, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 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. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 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. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 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. |
| Sep 16, 2015 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2015 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 10, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 8, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |