BEFORE THE FIRST STEP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 29, 2012, a trademark application was filed for BEFORE THE FIRST STEP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BEFORE THE FIRST STEP trademark a serial number of 85583046. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 4, 2022. This trademark is owned by Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology, Inc.. The BEFORE THE FIRST STEP trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Construction & Repair Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting training, classes, seminars and workshops in the fields of use and implementation of metal detectors, ground penetrating radar sensors and radar arrays, and explosives detection systems consisting of sensors, radar arrays and related computer software and hardware

Metal detectors; ground penetrating radar sensors and radar arrays; electromagnetic, spectroscopic, acoustic, optical and nuclear sensors for detecting explosives; computer operating software; statistical signal processing software for explosives detection; computer software platforms which provide automatic target recognition algorithms; computer hardware and software for controlling, managing, remotely monitoring, diagnosing and communicating with machinery for the detection and location of explosive devices

Installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, metal detectors, ground penetrating radar sensors and radar arrays, and explosives detection equipment

Research, development and design of new products for others in the field of landmines and explosives detectors; engineering services; computer software design and development, and computer software development and computer programming in the field of landmine and explosives detection; design and development of computer hardware and software systems in the field of landmine and explosives detection; design and testing of landmine and explosives detectors for others; engineering modeling and simulation for purposes of design, development, and optimization of landmine and explosives detectors; engineering services, namely, project management in the field of landmine and explosives detection; engineering, namely, integration of systems for detection of landmines and explosives
before the first step

General Information


Serial Number85583046
Word MarkBEFORE THE FIRST STEP
Filing DateThursday, March 29, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 4, 2022
Registration Number4941583
Registration DateTuesday, April 19, 2016
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 28, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting training, classes, seminars and workshops in the fields of use and implementation of metal detectors, ground penetrating radar sensors and radar arrays, and explosives detection systems consisting of sensors, radar arrays and related computer software and hardware
Goods and ServicesMetal detectors; ground penetrating radar sensors and radar arrays; electromagnetic, spectroscopic, acoustic, optical and nuclear sensors for detecting explosives; computer operating software; statistical signal processing software for explosives detection; computer software platforms which provide automatic target recognition algorithms; computer hardware and software for controlling, managing, remotely monitoring, diagnosing and communicating with machinery for the detection and location of explosive devices
Goods and ServicesInstallation, maintenance and repair of machinery, metal detectors, ground penetrating radar sensors and radar arrays, and explosives detection equipment
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesResearch, development and design of new products for others in the field of landmines and explosives detectors; engineering services; computer software design and development, and computer software development and computer programming in the field of landmine and explosives detection; design and development of computer hardware and software systems in the field of landmine and explosives detection; design and testing of landmine and explosives detectors for others; engineering modeling and simulation for purposes of design, development, and optimization of landmine and explosives detectors; engineering services, namely, project management in the field of landmine and explosives detection; engineering, namely, integration of systems for detection of landmines and explosives

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 4, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2014

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 4, 2022
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 4, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2014

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 4, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCHEMRING SENSORS AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDulles, VA 20166

Party NameNon-Intrusive Inspection Technology, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDulles, VA 20166

Party NameNon-Intrusive Inspection Technology, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDulles, VA 20166

Party NameNon-Intrusive Inspection Technology, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDulles, VA 20166

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 4, 2022CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, June 15, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, June 15, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 19, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 8, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, April 19, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 18, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, March 17, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, March 16, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 15, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 15, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, October 30, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, October 30, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, October 30, 2015SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Friday, October 30, 2015STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 20, 2015USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, October 20, 2015TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 21, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Saturday, April 18, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Sunday, April 12, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Sunday, April 12, 2015TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 28, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, October 27, 2014SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 22, 2014SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, October 22, 2014TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, April 11, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, April 10, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Monday, April 7, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, April 7, 2014TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, October 26, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, October 25, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 16, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 15, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, April 18, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, May 10, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 18, 2013TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 23, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 28, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 8, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, July 23, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 17, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 16, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, July 16, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, July 16, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, July 16, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, July 16, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 10, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 4, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Monday, April 2, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM