USPTO serial 97451034
EMPOWERING LEADERS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Examiner
- PORTARO, ALEXANDRA J
- 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
Rochester, NY, US
Cincinnati, OH, US
Cincinnati, OH, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Kristen Mollnow Walsh
Kristen Mollnow Walsh Nixon Peabody LLP211 High Point Drive, Suite 110Victor, NY 14564-1061United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | accounting consultation and accounting services for accountants, namely, providing payroll preparation, and tax preparation; Administration, billing and reconciliation of accounts on behalf of others; Providing an on-line computer web site that provides commerical financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information to accountants who share clients with provider; payroll preparation services; human resource analysis and consulting services in the nature of human resource system reporting services; accounting services in the nature of employee benefit reporting for others; tax filing services and tax filing services of reports; Administration, billing and reconciliation of accounts on behalf of others; Providing an on-line computer web site that provides commercial financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information; Business management in the nature of human resource management services; none of the foregoing in connection with goods or services in the fields of investment services, wealth management services, and personal finance services | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | concierge services for accountants in the nature of tax payment processing services; concierge services, namely, providing tax payment processing services; none of the foregoing in connection with goods or services in the fields of investment services, wealth management services, and personal finance services | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | online services, namely, providing a web hosting platform for management of payroll, human resources and employee time and benefits | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 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. |
| Mar 13, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 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. |
| Feb 1, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 1, 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. |
| Dec 19, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 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 29, 2024 | NOAC | CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jun 24, 2024 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| May 23, 2024 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 14, 2023 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 14, 2023 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 25, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 6, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 3, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 2, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 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. |
| Jun 14, 2023 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | GPRN | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Mar 23, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |