USPTO serial 98844915
NEXTGEM
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Status 731Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
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- Examiner
- KEENAN, CAYLA FAY
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
What this means
The USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance. To complete registration you generally need to file a Statement of Use or an extension request before the deadline.
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Susan N. Acquista, Esq.
Susan N. Acquista, Esq. DLA Piper LLP (US)4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1100San Diego, CA 92121United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Electronic downloadable materials, namely instructional materials and digital media in the nature of videos for courses of instruction in the field of gems, gemology, and jewelry; Digital materials, namely, downloadable videos, and downloadable digital lesson plans featuring instruction and information in the field of gems, gemology, and jewelry; Digital materials, namely, downloadable educational course materials in the field of gems, gemology, and jewelry; Downloadable educational course materials in the field of gems, gemology, and jewelry | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 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. |
| Sep 4, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | NOAC | CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 9, 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. |
| Jul 15, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| Jul 9, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 29, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 29, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 29, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| May 14, 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. |
| May 7, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 26, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 8, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |