USPTO serial 87495144
GIA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 24, 2020
- Examiner
- SERVANCE, RENEE L
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 705 means a Madrid-based U.S. registration has accepted Section 71 maintenance and Section 15 incontestability. The U.S. extension is active with strengthened rights. Track next renewal deadlines in TSDR and WIPO records.
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Owner
Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA, US
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Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
CARLSBAD, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Gemological Institute of America, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Susan N. Acquista, Esq.
Susan N. Acquista, Esq. DLA Piper LLP (US)4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1100San Diego, CA 92121United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer software for diamond analysis and grading; Motion picture films about gems and jewelry, slide films about gems and jewelry; [ data carriers featuring educational materials in the field of gemology, such as videotapes, CD-ROMs, USB drives *;* [ , audiotapes and transmitters and reproducers of sound, images or data; ] scientific instruments and apparatus, namely, permanent and portable layer analysis instruments, calculators, [ vacuum meters, electric conductance meters, ] frequency meters, photometers, light detectors, material testing machines for testing the composition, structure, and optical and physical properties of diamonds, gems and pearls, diamond testers, [ pearl comparison sets, ] dichroscopes, polariscopes, proportion scopes, spectrometers, light beam projection and grading instruments for use in grading, examining and testing diamonds, gems, pearls and jewelry, optical filters, color filters for apparatus used in testing the color of gems, pearls, and jewelry, and polarizing filters; laboratory equipment, namely, calipers and digital calipers, loupes, imaging machines for use in testing the composition, structure, and optical and physical properties of diamonds, gems and pearls, microscopes, scales, refractometers, and spectroscopes, measuring instruments for measuring light, weight, volume, mass, diameters, density, clarity, color, cuts, chemical structures of gems and pearls, measuring instruments for measuring the proportions and composition of gems, pearls and jewelry, microscope lamps; color testing equipment, namely, color comparators and apparatus for testing the color of gems, pearls and jewelry, ultraviolet and fluorescent testing apparatus for use in testing, examining, grading and evaluating gems, pearls and jewelry, photo-optical instruments for viewing and imaging gems, pearls and jewelry | ACTIVE | Jan 16, 2017 |
| 014 | [ Jewelry, ] jewelry boxes, jewelry cases, [ costume jewelry, pearls, gems, gem replicas, ] gemstone cases [ , jewelry beads, pendants, jewelry charms, jewelry pins, lapel pins, cuff links, tie pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, jewelry ring stands and watches ] | ACTIVE | Aug 21, 2019 |
| 041 | [ Educational services, namely, providing on-site and distance courses, namely, classes, seminars, workshops and labs in the field of gemology, namely, gem identification, diamonds, diamond grading, colored stones, colored stone grading, pearl grading, jewelry design, jewelry sales, jewelry promotion, investigation of genuineness of gems, and valuation of gems, pearls and jewelry, and distribution of course materials in connection therewith; On-line electronic publications, not downloadable of books, texts and journals in the field of gemology ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2016 |
| 042 | [ Gemological services, namely, grading and identifying diamonds, precious gems and pearls ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 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. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 24, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 26, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 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. |
| Dec 26, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 26, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 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. |
| Nov 27, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 4, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 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. |
| Jan 4, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 24, 2020 | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | FIXD | ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 14, 2020 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | ISMR | WITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 30, 2019 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 19, 2019 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 19, 2019 | 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. |
| May 29, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 27, 2019 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 27, 2019 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 27, 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 1, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 29, 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. |
| May 29, 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 25, 2018 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 3, 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. |
| Mar 14, 2018 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 23, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 22, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Sep 18, 2017 | 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 18, 2017 | 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 18, 2017 | 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 18, 2017 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 24, 2017 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |