USPTO serial 88253587
USE THE PHORCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 20, 2022
- Examiner
- RISO, MARK E
- 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
North Oaks, MN
North Oaks, MN
North Oaks, MN
FRIBOURG, CH
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer software for operating and controlling medical apparatus and instruments; Downloadable medical software for planning and performing laser eye surgery; Downloadable medical software for planning, guiding, and performing laser eye surgery; Downloadable medical software for planning, guiding, and performing laser eye surgery, namely, laser-assisted in situ keratomileus; Downloadable medical software for preparing treatment plans for and performing laser eye surgery; Computer memory devices for use with lasers for laser eye surgery; computer memory devices for use with peripheral laser eye surgery systems and components; Computer memory devices for use in topographic guided laser eye surgery; Downloadable medical software for calculating intraocular lens powers for cataract surgery; Downloadable medical software for advising treatment of astigmatism; Downloadable medical software for advising eye surgery treatment options | ACTIVE | Aug 15, 2021 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 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. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 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 15, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 20, 2022 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2022 | 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. |
| Nov 16, 2022 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 15, 2022 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 19, 2022 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 18, 2022 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 18, 2022 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 18, 2022 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 9, 2022 | 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. |
| Mar 9, 2022 | 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. |
| Mar 9, 2022 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Feb 1, 2022 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 31, 2022 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 18, 2022 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 18, 2022 | 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 20, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2021 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 16, 2021 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 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. |
| Jan 21, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 18, 2021 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 18, 2021 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jan 18, 2021 | 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 16, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2020 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 14, 2020 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 14, 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. |
| Jan 14, 2020 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 10, 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. |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 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 21, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 21, 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. |
| May 1, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2019 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 13, 2019 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 29, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 29, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |