USPTO serial 86703008
PRO ADVANTAGE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 20, 2016
- Examiner
- PEREZ, STEVEN 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
National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.
Nashville, TN, US
Other trademarks owned by National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.
National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.
Nashville, TN, US
Other trademarks owned by National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.
National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.
Nashville, TN, US
Other trademarks owned by National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Samantha N. Skains-Menchaca
Samantha N. Skains-Menchaca Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP214 North Tryon Street, Suite 3700Charlotte, NC 28202United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Disposable medical sterilization pouches; [ medical gowns; face masks for medical purposes, namely, masks for use by medical personnel; surgical disposable shoe covers for medical purposes; patient examination and treatment tables for medical and dental examination treatment rooms; ] paper for use on examination and treatment tables; surgical drapes for medical purposes; gowns in the nature of capes for use in patient examination; medical examination gloves; [ surgical caps; ] tongue depressors; sutures; disposable medical sterilization wraps for use in sterilizing surgical equipment; medical devices for use to stem the flow of bleeding, namely, tourniquets; lancets; [ hypodermic needles; hypodermic syringes; ] medical apparatus in the nature of medical urine analyzers; physical rehabilitation and physical therapy equipment, namely, hand and finger exercisers in the nature of putty for therapeutic purposes; [ fitted covers for medical equipment, namely, protective plastic sheaths for use with electrosurgical instruments; hot and/or cold packs for medical purposes; ]electrodes for medical use, namely, for use with trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units; disposable cauteries for surgical use; electrodes for medical use; penlights for medical use; thermometers for medical purposes; vaginal speculums; stethoscopes; sphygmomanometers; surgical instruments, namely, nail nippers, nail splitters, needle holders, scissors for surgical and medical purposes, plaster shears, forceps for medical use, surgical forceps, towel clamps, hemostats, knife handles, uterine biopsy punches and cervical biopsy punches; crutches; cups for dispensing medicine; urine specimen containers; irrigation syringes for medical purposes; [ ear curettes; ] elastic bandages; elastic stockings for medical purposes; cohesive bandages for applying compression; gauze sponges for medical purposes; perineal irrigation bottles sold empty for bedside medical use [ ; furniture for medical and dental use, namely, medical and dental procedure chairs and stools, medical and dental patient treatment chairs and stools ] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 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 23, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 9, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 22, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2021 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 22, 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. |
| Aug 22, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 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 15, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 30, 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. |
| Sep 26, 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. |
| Sep 26, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | NOAM | NOA 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 9, 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. |
| Jan 20, 2016 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 4, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 22, 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. |
| Oct 5, 2015 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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. |
| Oct 5, 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. |
| Sep 25, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 30, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 27, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |