USPTO serial 99021209
OSSI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Examiner
- YOUNG, THOMAS PAUL
- Law office
- FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
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
Open Source Seed Initiative, Inc.
Madison, WI, US
Open Source Seed Initiative, Inc.
Madison, WI, US
Open Source Seed Initiative, Inc.
Madison, WI, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Christopher J. Hussin
Christopher J. Hussin Boardman & Clark LLP1 S. Pinckney Street, Ste. 410Madison, WI 53703United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Promoting awareness of plant genetic resources, and the benefits of sharing rather than restricting access to germplasm, revitalizing public plant breeding, integrating the skills and capacities of farmers with those of plant scientists, recognizing the work of plant breeders of all kinds, and supporting a diversified and decentralized seed industry; promoting public awareness of plant genetic resources by means of public advocacy | ACTIVE | Feb 4, 2013 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting lectures, classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of plant genetic resources, and the benefits of sharing rather than restricting access to germplasm, revitalizing public plant breeding, integrating the skills and capacities of farmers with those of plant scientists, recognizing the work of plant breeders of all kinds, and supporting a diversified and decentralized seed industry and distribution of course materials in connection therewith in printed or electronic format | ACTIVE | Feb 4, 2013 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Mar 17, 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. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 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 21, 2026 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 2, 2026 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 6, 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. |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| Jul 9, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |