USPTO serial 88934529
LIGHTFORCE
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 2, 2022
- Examiner
- MOLINOFF, JEFFREY S.
- 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.
Need help with LIGHTFORCE?
If you own this trademark, we can monitor new filings and help with USPTO deadlines. If you do not, we can file a new U.S. application.
Current trademark owner
Monitor this mark, or talk with CopyMark about this registration.
Not the owner?
File a new U.S. trademark application, or speak with our attorneys.
Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
John P. Pennington
John P. Pennington Pennington Litigation PLLC11921 Freedom Dr.Suite 550Reston, VA 20190Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer hardware; Downloadable computer software for matching orthodontic and dental products for a customer's smile, bite and coloring; Downloadable computer software for 3D printing of orthodontic appliances and instructional user guides sold as a unit; Downloadable computer-aided manufacturing software for manufacturing orthodontics and dental products | ACTIVE | — |
| 010 | Orthodontic brackets; Orthodontic retainers; Orthodontic holders specially adapted for orthodontic retainers; none of the forgoing are for use with ultraviolet sterilization lamps for medical purposes | ACTIVE | — |
| 040 | Custom manufacture of orthodontic appliances, namely, orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Custom design of orthodontic appliances based on personal selections made by the customer, namely, custom design of orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices; Design for others in the field of orthodontics, namely, orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices; Product design and development in the field of orthodontics, namely, design and development of orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, orthodontic bonding cement, and temporary anchorage devices; Online non-downloadable computer software for matching orthodontic and dental products for a customer's smile, bite and coloring; On-line non-downloadable computer software for 3D printing of orthodontic appliances and instructional user guides sold as a unit; On-line non-downloadable computer software for manufacturing orthodontics and dental products | ACTIVE | — |
Related trademarks
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
- Other trademarks owned by Lightforce Orthodontics
- Other trademarks owned by Lightforce Orthodontics
- Other trademarks owned by Lightforce Orthodontics
- Other trademarks in Class 009
- Other trademarks in Class 010
- Other trademarks in Class 040
- Other trademarks in Class 042
- Similar marks named LIGHTFORCE
- Recently changed USPTO trademarks
- Recently filed trademarks
- Browse all trademark records
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 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. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 2, 2022 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Aug 2, 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. |
| Jun 25, 2022 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 11, 2022 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2022 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 11, 2022 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 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 13, 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. |
| May 13, 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. |
| May 13, 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. |
| Apr 19, 2022 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 4, 2022 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 4, 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. |
| Dec 17, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 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 20, 2021 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2021 | 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 31, 2021 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2021 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 18, 2021 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 18, 2021 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 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 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Aug 17, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 16, 2020 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 15, 2020 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 30, 2020 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |