USPTO serial 86691251
AVATAR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 16, 2016
- Examiner
- MAHONEY, PAULA M
- 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
Avatar Management Services, Inc.
Macedonia, OH, US
Avatar Management Services, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH, US
Avatar Management Services, Inc.
Macedonia, OH, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Julie R. Fenstermaker
Julie R. Fenstermaker Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff127 Public SquareSuite 4900Cleveland, OH 44114Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ Digital media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs and downloadable audio and video recordings featuring training and education in the field of improving employee performance and human resources training materials for employers ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Sep 23, 1999 |
| 035 | Developing customized personnel management materials for others | ACTIVE | Sep 28, 1992 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 30, 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 30, 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 30, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 11, 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. |
| May 31, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 31, 2016 | 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. |
| May 11, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 5, 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. |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Oct 22, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 17, 2015 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 16, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |