USPTO serial 99169628
SM
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Examiner
- SOUNDAR, SHERYL CHRISTINA
- 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
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
Auckland, NZ
Auckland, NZ
Auckland, NZ
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Aaron D. Hendelman
Aaron D. Hendelman WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI650 Page Mill RoadPalo Alto, CA 94304-1050United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable software for creating digital animation and creating and developing video and computer games; downloadable computer 3D graphics software; downloadable virtual reality and augmented reality software for use in creating and analysing interactions between humans and machines through an embodied emotional and artificial intelligence platform; downloadable software using artificial intelligence for use in creating and developing embodied conversational interfaces; downloadable software for creating realistic facial expressions and emotions; facial recognition software in the nature of downloadable software using artificial intelligence; emotion recognition software in the nature of downloadable software using artificial intelligence; downloadable software for creating avatars | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for digital simulations of humans and digital beings; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for developing platform as a service (PAAS) services; consulting services in the field of cloud computing; computer programming; computer software design; software development in the field of artificial intelligence; software development in the field of computational simulations; software development in the field of dynamical systems simulation; software development in the field of embodied cognition; consultancy in the field of design and development of computer software; computer technology consultancy; information technology consultancy relating to software for digital simulations of digital beings; advisory, consultancy and information services relating to computer software; software development consultancy relating to the software development of programmatically generated digital assistants; software development consultancy relating to the software development of digital simulations of humans and digital beings; technological consultancy in the technology field of artificial intelligence; computer software research; psychological research; technical research in the field of software for digital simulations of digital beings; scientific research; neuroscience research in the nature of scientific research; artificial intelligence research; cognitive science research in the nature of scientific research; graphic arts design; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for animation; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer 3D graphics software; character animation design for others; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for displaying emotionally expressive virtual characters; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable emotional recognition software; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable facial recognition software; design and development of non-downloadable virtual characters and simulations; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for creating realistic facial expressions and emotions; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for creating characters; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for customizing characters; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for animating virtual actors; computer graphics services; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for developing self-animated virtual characters and digital entities; providing online non-downloadable software in the field of virtual assistants for graphic design; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the purpose of customer service | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 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. |
| Aug 19, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 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. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 17, 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. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 18, 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. |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 22, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 5, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| May 5, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |