USPTO serial 87047169
DFIN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 24, 2021
- Examiner
- MILLER, CHARLES FREDERICK
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
CHICAGO, IL, US
CHICAGO, IL, US
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Chicago, IL, US
CHICAGO, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Janet Garetto
Janet Garetto Nixon Peabody LLP70 W. Madison Street, 35th FloorChicago, IL 60602UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Business consultation in the field of digital asset management and management of printed and electronic materials; business consulting services, namely, planning and managing workflow, and managing projects for business purposes; annual business meeting planning services; business information management; disclosure management services, namely, providing assistance creating, managing, and filing regulatory disclosure documents for others; business management and consulting services; business management consultation and services, namely, managing and administering non-core functions, namely, mailing and shipping, and information services; business management consulting related to creating printed and digital materials and the use of collaborative strategy and multichannel communication; computer database management services, namely, providing a pre-media database publishing service that enables customers to centrally manage, coordinate, store, and segment their corporate information for output to unique and variable versions in electronic and print formats; consultancy regarding business organization and business economics; proxy strategy and design services, namely, providing advisory services regarding choosing extensible business reporting language tags for purposes of preparing proxy statements by assisting users in communicating, producing and distributing proxy materials both electronically and in print; providing conferencing facilities for business meetings in the nature of in-person working groups to strategize and prepare documents, namely, providing on-site printing capabilities, electronic data gathering analysis and retrieval system filing capabilities, and typesetting capabilities; data processing services; database management; logistics management and fulfillment services in the field of printing, electronic printing, and business information; mailing list preparation; management and compilation of computerized databases; outsource service provider in the field of business operation and management for operating and assisting in the operation of a distribution center or warehouse facility containing printed documents and compliance materials of others; outsourcing services; project management services for business purposes in the field of publishing; supply chain management services in the field of print and digital publishing; transportation logistics, namely, arrangement of shipment of orders for others | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 2018 |
| 038 | Providing access to web sites on the internet; electronic transmission of text, photos, illustrations, and schematics | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 2018 |
| 039 | Mailing distribution services, namely, postal services of presorting, stuffing, sealing, postage metering, bundling, and delivering mail to post office | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 2018 |
| 040 | Printing services; digital printing; bindery services for others, namely, collating, folding, stapling, perforating, cutting, and binding of printed, photocopied, and typewritten materials; custom manufacture of printed publications and custom production of electronic publications, namely, digital printing of electronic publications to the order and specification of others; assembly of printed products for others; conversion of data or documents from electronic to physical media, namely, printing data or documents from electronic media | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 2018 |
| 041 | Online electronic publishing, namely, publishing of electronic publications; publishing of printed matter, namely, prospectuses, annual reports, fund reports, shareholder documents, investor disclosures, fact sheets, newsletters, and brochures all in the fields of securities, options and other financial instruments; desktop publishing for others; editorial consultation; digital imaging services; online digital imaging services used for the purpose of viewing, reviewing, and editing digital images, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable digital photographs; online digital imaging services used for the purpose of viewing, reviewing, and editing digital images, namely, editing of digital documents, charts, and graphs; translation services; written text editing | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 2018 |
| 042 | Design and development of computer software; developing customized web pages and other data feed formats featuring user-defined information; graphic art, layout, and print design; providing a website featuring technology that gives computer users the ability to simultaneously upload, create, and edit documents, printed publications, and online publications; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring desktop publishing software for use as a publishing platform; conversion of print materials into digital format; document data transfer from one computer format to another; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for expediting the production processes for print and electronic media by allowing multiple users in varied geographical locations fast, secure, and easy access to view, track, manage, retrieve, share, manipulate, edit, and revise digital content that includes concept drawings, copy, and pages over a worldwide computer network; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for expediting the production processes for print and electronic media by allowing multiple users in varied geographical locations fast, secure, and easy access to view, track, manage, retrieve, share, manipulate, edit, and revise schedules, contact information, work status, and project plans related to the production of graphic arts content that includes concept drawings, copy, and pages for users of graphic art production services over a worldwide computer network; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software via a global computer network which streamlines and organizes the design and collaboration process of producing prospectuses, annual reports, fund reports, shareholder documents, investor disclosures, fact sheets, newsletters, and brochures all in the fields of securities, options and other financial instruments; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software via a global computer network for providing access to an on-line document repository for document collaboration and storage; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software via a global computer network for providing complex financial communications for internal and external stakeholders, investors and regulators, including human-readable and machine-readable formats that meet business-level, industry standards-level, and regulatory validation guidelines; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software via a global computer network for customers which streamlines and organizes the process of design, storage of past designs, order entry, job tracking, and collaboration processes of producing prospectuses, annual reports, fund reports, shareholder documents, investor disclosures, fact sheets, newsletters, and brochures all in the fields of securities, options and other financial instruments; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software for multilingual translations services, namely, a translation management software system comprised of tools to enable multilingual communication and workflow automation, namely, translation memory and terminology management including topical terminology dictionaries and translation data banks and a search engine for content and translation management; providing temporary use of online, non-downloadable software via a global computer network to assist with public company compliance to electronically create, manage, edit, extensible business reporting language-tag and file financial reports; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for multiple users in varied geographical locations which allows electronic content including pages, concept drawings and written text to be tracked and viewed for the purpose of improving, sharing and editing content in real-time with the means for tracking and viewing such content in highly accurate color representations over a worldwide computer network; website design for others; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to customers via a global computer network for ordering, customizing, routing, proofing, and tracking printed and digital content; media duplication of data and digital information; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for generating digital content including providing online non-downloadable software for integrating and streamlining financial reporting processes, namely, providing an online website featuring technology for creating, managing, collaborating, reviewing, analyzing, storing, editing and filing custom financial documents including extensible business reporting language tagging; design and development of computer databases; providing online, non-downloadable, Internet-based software application that enables publishing clients to manage publishing cycles and data transmission; electronic storage of data; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for secure, cloud-based file storage, transfer, collaboration and sharing; cloud computing featuring software for secure file storage, transfer, collaboration and sharing; computer consulting services in the field of facilitating communication and collaboration through secure online file storage, transfer and sharing; providing a web hosting platform for providing shareholder access to online enhanced proxy statements; online services featuring non-downloadable software to extract and summarize content from documents in legal and compliance settings, namely, providing temporary use of a web application for extracting and summarizing legal provisions from documents for due diligence, contract management and document drafting purposes, none of the foregoing focused on image processing for digital image enhancement and modification; conversion of data or documents from electronic to physical media, namely, recording of data or documents on optical, digital and magnetic media; Online digital imaging services, namely, providing a website featuring online non-downloadable software that enables users to view and review digital photographs; online computer services, namely, electronic imaging of photographs for the purpose of viewing and reviewing digital images, namely, digital documents, charts, and graphs | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 2018 |
| 045 | electronic filing of public securities documents for others, namely, the filing of securities documents electronically with the relevant government administrative agency for others | ACTIVE | Nov 12, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 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. |
| Jul 21, 2021 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 20, 2021 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 5, 2021 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 26, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 24, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 24, 2021 | 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. |
| Jan 1, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 31, 2020 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 31, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 12, 2020 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2020 | 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. |
| Jun 13, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2020 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 11, 2020 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2020 | 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. |
| Dec 13, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | 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. |
| Jun 20, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2019 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 18, 2019 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 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. |
| Dec 8, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 24, 2018 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 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 4, 2018 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 24, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 23, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 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. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 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. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 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. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 24, 2017 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 24, 2017 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 24, 2017 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 24, 2017 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 15, 2017 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2017 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2017 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2017 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 23, 2016 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Nov 23, 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. |
| Nov 23, 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. |
| Nov 21, 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. |
| Nov 21, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 24, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 12, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Oct 5, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 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 7, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 31, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 26, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |