USPTO serial 97736600
ILLUMINATE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Examiner
- NICHOLSON, CIERRIA W
- 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
Attorney of record
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Kevin M. Hayes
Kevin M. Hayes Klarquist Sparkman, LLP121 SW Salmon Street, Suite 1600One World Trade CenterPortland, OR 97204Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer software for use with creating a unique digital identity for physical items; Downloadable computer software development tools; Downloadable computer software for use as application programming interfaces (APIs) namely, for use with creating a unique digital identity for physical items; Downloadable computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, linking, sharing and transmitting electronic media and information via computer and communication networks; Downloadable computer software for tracking physical items; ; Downloadable computer software for data management; Downloadable computer software to maintain and operate cloudbased repositories for physical item information and physical item lifecycle information; Downloadable computer software and communication software, namely, for providing information associated with digital identities of physical items | ACTIVE | Dec 12, 2024 |
| 035 | Maintaining registries of digital identities for physical objects and information associated therewith; providing consumer product information regarding products for use with the creation of a unique digital identity for physical items; computer services, namely, providing an on-line cloud-based database for product information and lifecycle data associated with digital identities, where the digital identities correspond to physical products; Providing consumer production information namely, providing digital identification of products relating to consumer products via the internet | ACTIVE | Dec 12, 2024 |
| 042 | Providing online non-downloadable software for reading a machinereadable pattern on product labels and retrieving information related to that product; providing online non-downloadable software for creating labels with a machine-readable pattern; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer application software for embedding watermarks in image content; providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to apply a machine-readable pattern in image content; providing technical information in the field of digital steganography; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for determining information provided in a digital watermark, two-dimensional bar code, scannable barcode, radio frequency identification or near field communication tag; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for connecting information provided in a digital watermark, two-dimensional bar code, scannable barcode, radio frequency identification or near field communication tag with non-downloadable software that acts on such information in a predetermined manner; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for use in connection with consumer and commercial products and services, namely, for digitally identifying products; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for issuing and managing digital identities for physical products; Providing online nondownloadable software for creating digital identities for physical products; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for providing a uniform resource locator for an end user application engagement and scanner; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for managing multiple identifiers to support the use of a physical tagging system, namely, digital watermarks, twodimensional bar codes, scannable barcodes, near field communications, and radio frequency identification; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for providing programmable rules logic to support applications with product data through application programming interfaces (APIs) and programming tools; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for providing information associated with product items through dashboard interfaces and application programming interfaces (APIs) | ACTIVE | Dec 12, 2024 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 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 22, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 22, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 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 25, 2025 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Aug 25, 2025 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 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. |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 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. |
| May 10, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 10, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 12, 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. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 13, 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 18, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 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 29, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 9, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 9, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 19, 2024 | GNS1 | NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 2024 | GNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 2024 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 27, 2024 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2024 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2024 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jan 23, 2024 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Dec 29, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 28, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 28, 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. |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 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. |
| Sep 26, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 2, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |