USPTO serial 86982843
VAN BEN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 3, 2017
- Examiner
- RICHARDS, SUSAN
- Law office
- Historical data usage
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Owner
Attorney of record
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William S. Fultz
William S. Fultz Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP555 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1100Raleigh, NC 27601United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | water filtering kits, namely, desalinization kits primarily comprised of a desalter tablet and a reusable plastic pouch containing a filtering block with a valve for use in removing salt from sea water and rendering sea water drinkable or potable; water purification apparatus, namely, a portable hand held kit primarily comprised of a reusable, plastic pouch containing a filtering block with a valve used to remove salt from a small quantity of sea water, rendering it drinkable, and also containing chemical agents for use in water purification; hand held portable water purification apparatus comprised of a desalter tablet and a reusable plastic pouch containing a filtering block with a valve for individual use for desalinization of sea water | ACTIVE | May 10, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 13, 2025 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 13, 2025 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 13, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 3, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Aug 26, 2017 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 25, 2017 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 2, 2017 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 2, 2017 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 26, 2017 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | 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 16, 2016 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2016 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 14, 2016 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2016 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 5, 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. |
| May 10, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 2016 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 25, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 25, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 25, 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 | 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. |
| Feb 3, 2016 | 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. |
| Feb 3, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 15, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 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. |
| Jul 10, 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. |
| Jul 10, 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. |
| Jul 10, 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. |
| Jun 12, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 11, 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. |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Apr 10, 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. |
| Mar 30, 2015 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 24, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |