BIOPTX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, a trademark application was filed for BIOPTX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BIOPTX trademark a serial number of 79356987. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, November 7, 2023. This trademark is owned by Rockley Photonics Limited. The BIOPTX trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Patient monitoring sensors and detectors for medical use; medical apparatus for measuring biometric data, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit; patient monitoring sensor apparatus for medical use; medical devices, apparatus and instruments for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data, namely, sensors for medi...

Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of medical instruments and apparatus for monitoring biometric data, body movement, sleep, heart rate, and calories burned, and designing recorded software for recording, storing, processing, and displaying medical data; design of communications hardware and software and of wireless computer networks for others in the fields of communications and networks; custom design of computer and optical systems; custom design, design, and development of computer hardware and software for the transmission of data between two points; custom design, design, and development of electronic telecommunications apparatus and instruments in the nature of electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points, optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical transmitters and receivers, optical communication apparatus and instruments, namely, optica...
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General Information


Serial Number79356987
Word MarkBIOPTX
Filing DateTuesday, May 17, 2022
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, November 7, 2023
Registration Number7209707
Registration DateTuesday, November 7, 2023
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 22, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPatient monitoring sensors and detectors for medical use; medical apparatus for measuring biometric data, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit; patient monitoring sensor apparatus for medical use; medical devices, apparatus and instruments for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit; medical devices, apparatus and instruments for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit; implantable devices for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual sold as a unit; implantable devices for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit; medical devices, apparatus and instruments for skin cancer screening and diagnosis; medical devices, apparatus and instruments for measuring body weight and estimating body fat percentage; medical devices, apparatus and instruments for recording or assessing physical performance of human hearts and human lungs; sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data, and also including computer monitors and computer displays used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit; medical instruments and apparatus for monitoring biometric data, body movement, sleep, heart rate, and calories burned, and recorded software for recording, storing, processing, and displaying medical data, for use therewith, sold as a unit; structural parts and structural fittings for all of the aforesaid goods
Goods and ServicesScientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of medical instruments and apparatus for monitoring biometric data, body movement, sleep, heart rate, and calories burned, and designing recorded software for recording, storing, processing, and displaying medical data; design of communications hardware and software and of wireless computer networks for others in the fields of communications and networks; custom design of computer and optical systems; custom design, design, and development of computer hardware and software for the transmission of data between two points; custom design, design, and development of electronic telecommunications apparatus and instruments in the nature of electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points, optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical transmitters and receivers, optical communication apparatus and instruments, namely, optical transmitters, apparatus for the recording, transmission or reproduction of sound, images and data, computer networks, microprocessors, telecommunications switches, data switches, data centre switches, unified fabric switches, optical switches, opto-electronic switches, optical modulators, passive optical components, optical multiplexers and demultiplexers, optical interconnects, integrated optical devices being integrated optical transmitters and receivers, integrated optical modules, integrated optical and electronic modules, computer chips, computer chipsets, photonic chips, photonic chipsets, silicon photonic chips, silicon photonic chipsets, hybrid optical/electronic chips, hybrid optical/electronic circuits, integrated circuits computer chipsets, lasers, photodetectors and avalanche photodetectors; testing and research of computer hardware and software for the transmission of data between two points, electronic telecommunications apparatus and instruments in the nature of electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points, optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical transmitters and receivers, optical communication apparatus and instruments, namely, optical transmitters, apparatus for the recording, transmission or reproduction of sound, images and data, computer networks, microprocessors, telecommunications switches, data switches, data centre switches, unified fabric switches, optical switches, opto-electronic switches, optical modulators, passive optical components, optical multiplexers and demultiplexers, optical interconnects, integrated optical devices being integrated optical transmitters and receivers, integrated optical modules, integrated optical and electronic modules, computer chips, computer chipsets, photonic chips, photonic chipsets, silicon photonic chips, silicon photonic chipsets, hybrid optical/electronic chips, hybrid optical/electronic circuits, integrated circuits computer chipsets, lasers, photodetectors and avalanche photodetectors; providing online non-downloadable computer software for tracking fitness, health and wellness goals and statistics, and for displaying, aggregating, analyzing and organizing data and information in the fields of health and wellness, fitness, physical activity, weight management, sleep quality, and nutrition; providing online non-downloadable computer software for recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring, retrieving and reproducing music, sounds, images, text, signals, information, data, biometric data and code; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for tracking fitness, health and wellness goals and statistics; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for displaying, aggregating, analyzing and organizing data and information in the fields of health and wellness, fitness, physical activity, weight management, sleep quality, and nutrition; custom design, design, and development of electronic and optical communications instruments and components, namely, optical transmitters and receivers, imaging apparatus, imaging devices, three dimensional (3D) scanners, optical sensors and detectors, sensors for use in Lidar apparatus, electronic controllers for sensors and detectors, coherent optical sensors, sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data, electronic telecommunication switches, semiconductor chips, semiconductor chip sets, scientific apparatus, namely, spectrophotometers for measuring relative DNA, RNA and protein, electronic spectrophotometer for use in identifying and measuring colors, scientific apparatus, namely, spectrometers, spectroscopes, accelerometers, equipment, apparatus and devices for communications, including wireless communications, data communications and telecommunications, namely, electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points, equipment, apparatus and devices for recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring, retrieving and reproducing music, sounds, images, text, signals, information, data, biometric data and code, namely, sound and picture recording apparatus, electronic apparatus for controlling, adjusting and testing of optical equipment and equipment for telecommunications, data centers and medical monitoring, namely, telecommunication cables, data processing equipment, heart monitors, respiration monitors, blood pressure monitors, blood lactate monitors, blood alcohol content monitors, glucose monitors, thermometers, electronic control apparatus for optical sensors and sensors for identifying and analyzing biomarkers, equipment, apparatus and devices for controlling, recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring and retrieving signals, information, data, biometric data collected from sensors, namely, sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including an accelerometer and a gyroscope, sold as a unit, downloadable and recorded computer software for recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring, retrieving and reproducing music, sounds, images, text, signals, information, data, biometric data and code, downloadable and recorded mobile application software for recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring, retrieving and reproducing music, sounds, images, text, signals, information, data, biometric data and code, computers, portable computers, wearable computers, smart phones, wearable smart phones, smart glasses, ear pieces, body patches, headsets, head-mounted display apparatus, smart watches, smart wristbands, wearable activity trackers, smart bracelets, smart rings, jewellery that communicates data, and telecommunication apparatus in the form of jewellery; custom design, design, and development of patient monitoring sensors and detectors for medical use, medical apparatus for measuring biometric data, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, patient monitoring sensor apparatus for medical use, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, ketone bodies including acetone in breath, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, implantable devices for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual sold as a unit, implantable devices for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, ketone bodies including acetone in breath, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for skin cancer screening and diagnosis, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for measuring body weight and estimating body fat percentage, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for recording or assessing physical performance of human hearts and human lungs, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data, and also including computer monitors and computer displays used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, medical instruments and apparatus for monitoring, biometric data, body movement, sleep, heart rate, and calories burned, and recorded software for recording, storing, processing, and displaying medical data, for use therewith, sold as a unit; custom design, design, and development of horological and chronometric instruments being watches, timepieces, chronometers, watch straps, watch bands, and cases for watches and horological and chronometric instruments, jewelry, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, watches for outdoor use, and sports watches; custom design, design, and development of wearable clothing, footwear, and headgear incorporating body sensors; testing and research of electronic and optical communications instruments and components, namely, optical transmitters and receivers, imaging apparatus and imaging devices, three dimensional (3D) scanners, optical sensors and detectors, sensors for use in Lidar apparatus, electronic controllers for sensors and detectors, coherent optical sensors, sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data, electronic telecommunication switches, semiconductor chips, semiconductor chip sets, scientific apparatus, namely, spectrophotometers for measuring relative DNA, RNA and protein, electronic spectrophotometer for use in identifying and measuring colors, scientific apparatus, namely, spectrometers, spectroscopes, accelerometers, equipment, apparatus and devices for communications, including wireless communications, data communications and telecommunications, namely, electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points, equipment, apparatus and devices for recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring, retrieving and reproducing music, sounds, images, text, signals, information, data, biometric data and code, namely, sound and picture recording apparatus, electronic apparatus for controlling, adjusting and testing of optical equipment and equipment for telecommunications, data centers and medical monitoring, namely, telecommunication cables, data processing equipment, heart monitors, respiration monitors, blood pressure monitors, blood lactate monitors, blood alcohol content monitors, glucose monitors, thermometers, electronic control apparatus for optical sensors and sensors for identifying and analyzing biomarkers, equipment, apparatus and devices for controlling, recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring and retrieving signals, information, data, biometric data collected from sensors, namely, sensors for scientific use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including an accelerometer and a gyroscope, sold as a unit, downloadable and recorded computer software for recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring, retrieving and reproducing music, sounds, images, text, signals, information, data, biometric data and code, downloadable and recorded mobile application software for recording, organising, reproducing, storing, processing, manipulating, transmitting, broadcasting, displaying, monitoring, retrieving and reproducing music, sounds, images, text, signals, information, data, biometric data and code, computers, portable computers, wearable computers, smart phones, wearable smart phones, smart glasses, ear pieces, body patches, headsets, head-mounted display apparatus, smart watches, smart wristbands, wearable activity trackers, smart bracelets, smart rings, jewellery that communicates data, and telecommunication apparatus in the form of jewellery; testing and research of patient monitoring sensors and detectors for medical use, medical apparatus for measuring biometric data, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, patient monitoring sensor apparatus for medical use, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, ketone bodies including acetone in breath, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, implantable devices for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual sold as a unit, implantable devices for monitoring, measuring, recording, storing, processing, and displaying biometric data including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, methemoglobin, brain oximetry, muscle oximetry, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, blood glucose, skin hydration, total body hydration, photoplethysmography (PPG), speckle plethysmography (SPG), core body temperature, local body temperature, blood alcohol level, heart rate and heart rate variability, ketone bodies including acetone in breath, namely, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data and also including computer displays and computer monitors and controllers therefor used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for skin cancer screening and diagnosis medical devices, apparatus and instruments for measuring body weight and estimating body fat percentage, medical devices, apparatus and instruments for recording or assessing physical performance of human hearts and human lungs, sensors for medical use to be worn by a human to gather human biometric data, and also including computer monitors and computer displays used in direct association with medical diagnosis apparatus during the process of diagnosis of a condition in an individual, sold as a unit, medical instruments and apparatus for monitoring biometric data, body movement, sleep, heart rate, and calories burned, and recorded software for recording, storing, processing, and displaying medical data, for use therewith, sold as a unit; testing and research of horological and chronometric instruments, watches, timepieces, chronometers, watch straps, watch bands, and cases for watches and horological and chronometric instruments, jewelry, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, watches for outdoor use, and sports watches; testing and research of wearable clothing, footwear, and headgear incorporating body sensors; information, consultancy and advisory services relating to all the aforesaid services

Classification Information


International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, December 9, 2022
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, December 9, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRockley Photonics Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameRockley Photonics Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameRockley Photonics Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 8, 2022SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, December 9, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 13, 2022APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, January 10, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 19, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, January 20, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, March 14, 2023REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, March 14, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Thursday, April 6, 2023REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, July 13, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 13, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 14, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 20, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, July 20, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 20, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 20, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, July 20, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 2, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 22, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 22, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Sunday, October 22, 2023RESTRICTION OF HOLDER'S RIGHT OF DISPOSAL RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 1, 2023LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
Tuesday, November 7, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, November 7, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 8, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 8, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Saturday, May 25, 2024NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, March 4, 2024FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, December 8, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 8, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 8, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, February 7, 2024FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, February 12, 2024FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Monday, February 12, 2024FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB