USPTO serial 86975470
WD PURPLE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 27, 2015
- Examiner
- ROSSMAN, WILLIAM M
- 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
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Irvine, CA
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Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Irvine, CA
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Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
San Jose, CA
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Aaron Fennimore
Aaron Fennimore Western Digital Technologies, Inc.5601 Great Oaks ParkwaySan Jose, CA 95119United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Data storage devices, namely, hard disk drives, digital disk drives, media players, solid state drives, blank digital storage media, hybrid hard drives and computer peripherals; computer storage devices, namely, computer memory hardware and hard drives for computers; digital electronic devices, namely, hybrid hard drives and hybrid disk drives for organizing, receiving, playing, transmitting, managing, storing, securing, encrypting, centralizing, backing-up, transferring, customizing, navigating, playing, viewing, accessing, sharing, streaming, synchronizing, modifying, reviewing, uploading, and downloading text, data, image, audio and video files, information, or media stored on, streamed through, hosted on or run on data storage devices, hard drives, disk drives, solid state drives, media players and Internet servers; removable hard drive based computer backup system; computer hardware for upload, storage, retrieval, download, transmission and delivery of digital content; computer software for use in the synchronization, back-up, playing and encryption and decryption of digital files, including audio, video, text, binary, still images, graphics and multimedia files; computer network storage devices, namely, storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; networking software, namely, software for setting up and configuring managed storage and online backup services over wide area networks; computer software and hardware for synchronizing and connecting local network storage and global computer networks, for upload, storage, retrieval, download, transmission and delivery of digital content, for storing and managing data on local and Internet-based file servers, for processing storage of data; computer firmware for data storage, data retrieval, data access, data backup, data replication, data availability, data recovery, data translation and data conversion; computer hardware for use in video surveillance applications and systems, digital or personal video recorders, Internet protocol televisions, set-top boxes, audio systems, digital signage, karaoke players, computer gaming devices and DVD recorders | ACTIVE | Feb 25, 2014 |
| 037 | Maintenance of data storage devices, hard drives, disk drives, solid state drives, media players and computer peripherals | ACTIVE | Feb 25, 2014 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Mar 28, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 28, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 9, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 9, 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 9, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 9, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 2, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 2, 2021 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Nov 2, 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. |
| Nov 2, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2020 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Dec 4, 2020 | 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 4, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 20, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 18, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 19, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 19, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 19, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 19, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 19, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2019 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 5, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 25, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 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. |
| Dec 24, 2014 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 3, 2014 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Dec 2, 2014 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 2, 2014 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 2, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 17, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2014 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 17, 2014 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 17, 2014 | 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. |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 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. |
| May 27, 2014 | 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 7, 2014 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 19, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 17, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | 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. |
| Apr 9, 2014 | 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. |
| Apr 9, 2014 | 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, 2014 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Feb 23, 2014 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 5, 2014 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 15, 2014 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 27, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 27, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 27, 2013 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2013 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 6, 2013 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |