USPTO serial 99193359
PENPALS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 20, 2026
- Examiner
- ABRAMS, JACQUELINE WILLETTE
- 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
Blacksburg, VA, US
Blacksburg, VA, US
Blacksburg, VA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jake L. Bryant
Jake L. Bryant Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP10 Franklin Road, SESuite 900Roanoke, VA 24011Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable integrated software feature for artificial intelligence-based virtual characters for language learning, entertainment and cultural exchange; Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for creating and interacting with AI-powered virtual characters | ACTIVE | Jun 1, 2025 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 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. |
| Sep 28, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 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. |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Aug 24, 2026 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 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. |
| Nov 25, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 25, 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. |
| Nov 19, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 21, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 29, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 20, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| May 20, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |