USPTO serial 98977205
DEF CON
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 6, 2026
- Examiner
- GALBO,AMANDA
- 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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Alexander J.A. Garcia
Alexander J.A. Garcia Holland & Hart LLPP.O. Box 8749Attn: Trademark DocketingDenver, CO 80201Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | Arranging and conducting online educational forums in the field of artificial intelligence as applied to cybersecurity, computer and network security, information security, data security, and internet security | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing training, conferences, and organizing educational programming in the field of artificial intelligence as applied to cybersecurity, computer and network security, information security, data security, and internet security, and production being distribution of educational and instructional materials in connection therewith; publishing of books, magazines, journals, pamphlets, and electronic publications in the field of artificial intelligence as applied to cybersecurity, computer and network security, information security, data security, and internet security; arranging and conducting in-person and online training, conferences, and in-person educational forums in the field of artificial intelligence as applied to cybersecurity, computer and network security, information security, data security, and internet security; technical consulting services in the field of cybersecurity risk management training | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 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. |
| Dec 12, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | IROA | RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Nov 26, 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. |
| Nov 25, 2025 | INCD | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| May 1, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 1, 2025 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| May 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. |
| May 1, 2025 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 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. |
| Jan 7, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 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. |
| Jan 1, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Oct 19, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 19, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 19, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 18, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 4, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 4, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |