USPTO serial 87976946
DFS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Examiner
- FIORELLI, JOANNA ELISA-HOLGUI
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
Wilmington, DE, US
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
Wilmington, DE, US
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
Wilmington, DE, US
DELAWARE CAPITAL FORMATION, LLC
DOWNERS GROVE, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
CYNTHIA JOHNSON WALDEN
CYNTHIA JOHNSON WALDEN FISH & RICHARDSON PCPO BOX 1022MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440-1022United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | Fuel dispensing pumps for service stations and parts related thereto | ACTIVE | Jan 7, 2016 |
| 009 | Computer software and hardware systems for use in the fuel dispensing industry for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Computer hardware and software systems for monitoring fuel dispensers; Computer software for identifying types of fuel in fuel dispensers; Electronic payment terminals for use with fuel dispensers; Metered gasoline pumps, namely, metering and self-measuring pumps and pump assemblies; Service station-type dispensing apparatus and parts therefor for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for measuring, computing and indicating the volume and cost of the dispensed liquid, namely, fuel gauges and fuel tank gauges; Blending and dispensing apparatus, namely, pump control computers for use with liquid fuels and lubricants for selecting the ratio of the blended liquid, computing the quantities of liquids required to produce the desired blend, measuring and indicating the volume of liquid dispensed and computing and indicating the cost of the blended liquid; Electronic liquid fuel tank gauges for continuously monitoring liquid fuel and water levels, water content and the detection of hydrocarbon vapors in underground and aboveground storage tanks of hydrocarbon derived liquid petroleum and bio-fuels; Leak detection devices, namely, tank probes featuring sensors for measuring petroleum based liquid, liquid and compressed natural gas, and ethanol and fuel tank level gauges for underground storage tanks; Audio-visual displays consisting of electronic display screens, audio speakers and computer hardware supporting the display of media content in fuel stations and convenience stores; Computer software for managing the fueling operations of fueling sites, namely, verifying authorized users, polling transactions, reporting activities by authorized users, and reporting fuel inventory; communications software for connecting to and managing fueling sites; Electronic flow regulators and controllers in the nature of electronic fluid management apparatus and controls for authorizing, or restricting access to, type and quantities of various liquids and for providing transaction monitoring in attended and unattended applications to assure security, accountability and management of assets for commercial use; Automated electronic apparatus, namely, electronic controllers and computer software for controlling unattended self-service fuel dispensers and storage tank monitoring of motor fuels, motor oils, fuel additives and coolants; Electronic apparatus, namely, computers, a visual electronic display interface and document printer for recording, displaying and providing a computer print-out of the amount of motor fuels, motor oils fuel additive and coolants received, stored and dispensed; Point-of-sale terminals; Point-of-sale terminals for making contactless payments; Near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled readers | ACTIVE | Jan 7, 2016 |
| 042 | Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for use in the fuel dispensing industry for the operation and management of fuel dispensers; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in the fuel dispensing industry for operating fuel dispensers; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for the control, monitoring, analysis and management of fuel dispensers, fuel inventory, point of sale systems, underground fuel storage tanks, price signage, car wash machinery, media content delivery systems and video security systems | ACTIVE | Jan 7, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 24, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 2024 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Feb 3, 2020 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 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. |
| Oct 29, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 5, 2019 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 17, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 8, 2019 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jan 8, 2019 | 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. |
| Jan 8, 2019 | 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 24, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 24, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 24, 2018 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 14, 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. |
| May 17, 2018 | 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. |
| May 17, 2018 | 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. |
| May 17, 2018 | 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. |
| May 15, 2018 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 29, 2018 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |