USPTO serial 86784594
LIFE SAFETY STARTS WITH ABC!
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 14, 2017
- Examiner
- MARESCA, MEREDITH Z
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Automatic Building Controls, Inc.
Hartford, SD, US
Automatic Building Controls, Inc.
Hartford, SD, US
Automatic Building Controls, Inc.
Sioux Falls, SD, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Melissa R. Jelen
Melissa R. Jelen CADWELL SANFORD DEIBERT & GARRY LLP200 E 10TH STREET SUITE 200SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | Installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire alarm panels, clock systems, security systems, access control systems, camera and video surveillance systems, intercom systems, and nurse calls | ACTIVE | Sep 6, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 29, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 15, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 14, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 14, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2017 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 9, 2017 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 13, 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. |
| Dec 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Oct 18, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 18, 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. |
| Sep 28, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 31, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 31, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 31, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 22, 2016 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 20, 2016 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Aug 20, 2016 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Aug 20, 2016 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Aug 12, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 12, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 4, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 27, 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. |
| Feb 3, 2016 | GEAN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | GEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | EPEN | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY | — |
| Feb 3, 2016 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 2, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 16, 2015 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 15, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |