USPTO serial 99301268
NEXT STAGE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 29, 2026
- Examiner
- COLEMAN, CIMMERIAN
- 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
San Francisco, CA, US
San Francisco, CA, US
San Francisco, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Emily Poole
Emily Poole Pirkey Barber PLLC1801 East 6th Street, Suite 300Austin, TX 78702United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Administration of a dental insurance benefits program enabling participants to obtain enhanced dental benefits, preferred pricing on dental and medical goods and services through participating providers and partners, informational resources relating to dental insurance and midlife health benefits, and access to participating dental and healthcare providers | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2026 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Sep 29, 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 6, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 6, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 5, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 5, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 31, 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. |
| Jun 30, 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. |
| May 24, 2026 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 13, 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 7, 2026 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 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. |
| Dec 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. |
| Dec 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. |
| Dec 10, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 24, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |