USPTO serial 88976456
J·E·F·F· THE DEAN OF INNOVATION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 18, 2020
- Examiner
- NOBLE, ANNIE MELISSA
- Law office
- Historical data usage
What this means
Status 702 means the registration is active, Section 8 was accepted, and a Section 15 declaration of incontestability was also accepted. Incontestability strengthens your rights by limiting certain challenges after five years of continuous use. Continue use in commerce and plan for the 10-year Section 8 and 9 renewal.
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Susan M. Kornfield
Susan M. Kornfield BODMAN PLC201 S. Division Street, Suite 400ANN ARBOR, MI 48104United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Business assistance, advisory and consulting services in the field of innovation | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 2019 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences and workshops in the field of business innovation and distribution of course and educational materials in connection therewith; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing motivational speaking services in the field of innovation | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 2019 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 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. |
| Jan 11, 2020 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 17, 2019 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 17, 2019 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 17, 2019 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 26, 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. |
| Jul 8, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 28, 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. |
| Apr 2, 2019 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 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. |
| Mar 13, 2019 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 19, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 15, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 15, 2018 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |