USPTO serial 98837247
SECOND CHANCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 1, 2026
- Examiner
- MCDOWELL, MATTHEW 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
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC, US
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC, US
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Nicholas Xanthakos
810 Vermont Ave NWOGC 024Washington, DC 20420Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Packaged kits composed primarily of printed instructional materials in the field of suicide prevention, and also containing tools related to suicide prevention, namely, firearm safety flags and devices for securing firearms. | ACTIVE | Sep 8, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Sep 1, 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. |
| Aug 13, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 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. |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 2, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 27, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2025 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 25, 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. |
| Apr 11, 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. |
| Apr 11, 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. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 5, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 5, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |