USPTO serial 99520625
HR FUTURES
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
Status 641Office Action
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- GULIANO, ROBERT N
What this means
The USPTO has issued an Office Action on this application. A response is typically required before the deadline, or the application can be abandoned.
Deadline: 1 Jul 2026
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Office Action issues
The USPTO Examiner has identified a likelihood of confusion with a registered trademark, which is a serious issue that we must discuss. Additionally, there are requirements to clarify the goods and services description, provide a new specimen for Class 9, and include a disclaimer for the word 'HR'.
Owner
Steve McElfresh
IDYLLWILD-PINE COVE, CA, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of training, organizational design and management in the field of Human Resources | ACTIVE | Apr 7, 2021 |
| 016 | Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of Human Resources; Printed educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of Human Resources | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2001 |
| 041 | Publishing of electronic publications; Providing on-line publications in the nature of raining, organizational design and management in the field of Human Resources; Providing on-line digital publications in the nature of HR commentary in the field of Human Resources via the Internet; Publication of texts, other than publicity texts; Publication and editing of printed matter; Publication of documents in the field of training, science, public law and social affairs | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 2022 |
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 28, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Nov 28, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |