USPTO serial 88289699
SAFESCAN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 18, 2020
- Examiner
- MCNAMARA, JAMES
- Law office
- Historical data usage
What this means
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Owner
Madison, NJ, US
Madison, NJ, US
Rahway, NJ, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alexandra M. Vaccaro
Alexandra M. Vaccaro Merck & Co., Inc.126 E. Lincoln AvenueOffice of General CounselRahway, NJ 07065Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | microchip reader device; multi-frequency microchip reader device; both to be used by veterinarians to determine ownership of recovered pets | ACTIVE | May 18, 2020 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Feb 10, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 10, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 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. |
| Jul 21, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | 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 5, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 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. |
| Jul 15, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 10, 2020 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 10, 2020 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 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 21, 2020 | 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. |
| Nov 26, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 26, 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. |
| Nov 6, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 27, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Feb 8, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |