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TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS DAILY XML DTD ELEMENT DOCUMENTATION (V2.0)

XML Elements Description

The element is mandatory and will occur one time identifying the beginning of a daily application process. The trademark applications daily element will contain one occurrence of the version and data processed indicator elements, and zero or more occurrences of the file segments element between the start and end tags.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start and end tags identifying the version number and version date of the Trademark Applications DTD. The version element will contain one occurrence of the version number and version date elements.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start and end tags containing the version number of the Trademark Applications DTD. Example: the first production version will be 1.0

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start and end tags containing the date of the Trademark Applications DTD, an 8-position numeric in the format YYYYMMDD.

APPLICATION INFORMATION SECTION


The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the daily trademark applications data.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times when trademark data is NOT present. The start tag and the end tag will be present and contain a one-position “N” indicating that trademark data is Not present. This element will not be present when data is available.

The element is optional and will occur zero or more times between the start and end tags identifying the beginning of the Trademark Applications file. The element will contain zero or more occurrences of the file segment and action keys elements.

The element is optional and will occur zero or more times between the start and end tags containing the File Segment text data, a four-position alphabetic field identifying the type of data in the Trademark Daily XML Process. The Trademark Applications will always have a constant of “TRMK”. The ”TRMK” file segment contains new trademark data and modifications made to existing Trademark data.

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The element is optional and will occur zero or more times between the start and end tags. The action keys element will contain zero or more occurrences of the action key and case file elements.

The element is optional and will occur zero or more times between the start and end tags containing the KEY ACTION, a two-position alphanumeric field. The contents of the action key will be one of the following values for marks appearing in the Trademark Official Gazette (OG). Position Category 1st 2nd 0 0 Published for Opposition 1 0 Principal Register 1 5 Principal Register - Published Intent to Use 2 0 Supplemental Register 3 0 Section 12(c) 4 1 1st Renewal 4 2 2nd Renewal 4 3 3rd Renewal 4 4 4th Renewal 4 5 5th Renewal 4 6 6th Renewal 5 1 Cancelled Sec. 7(d) - Entire Registration 5 2 Cancelled Sec. 7(d) - Less than Total Classes 5 3 Cancelled Sec. 8 - Entire Registration 5 4 Cancelled Sec. 8 - Less than Total Classes 6 1 Cancelled Sec. 37 - Entire Registration 6 2 Cancelled Sec. 37 - Less than Total Classes 6 3 Cancelled Sec. 18 - Entire Registration 6 4 Cancelled Sec. 18 - Less than Total Classes 6 5 Cancelled Sec. 24 - Entire Registration 6 6 Cancelled Sec. 24 - Less than Total Classes 6 7 Inadvertently Issued Registration Number 7 0 Amended 7 1 Restricted 8 0 Corrected 9 0 New Certificate I B “IB” for Marks that are used as a basis for filing a Madrid International Request N A “NA” for New Applications filed (an “NA” Action Key will not appear in the OG) T X “TX” for Marks that have been modified (a “TX” Action Key will not appear in the OG)

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cont’d.

The value of the field and the serial number for “00, “IB” “NA” and ”TX” key actions (or registration number for all other key actions) will determine the sequence of the file based on the following order of precedence:

1st – Marks appearing in the OG 2nd – Marks requesting International Registration in a country other than the USA 2nd – New applications filed 3rd – Marks that have been modified

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CASE FILE SECTION

Empty Element

Information

NOTE: Elements throughout the Trademark Applications DTD that have no data content will contain an empty element tag. For example: .


The element is optional and will occur zero or more times between the start and end tags containing the following elements in the sequence as follows:

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start and end tags containing the SERIAL NUMBER, an eight-position numeric field consisting of the following: : Position 1-2 will contain a series code: SERIES CODE FILING DATE 70 1881 – 03/31/05

71 04/01/05 – 12/31/55 72 01/01/56 – 08/31/73 73 09/01/73 – 11/15/89 74 11/16/89 – 09/30/95 75 10/01/95 – 03/19/2000 76 03/20/2000 – Present - (76 - Will be used for all paper filed applications.) 78 03/20/2000 – Present - (78 - Will be used for electronically filed (e-TEAS) applications.)

Position 3-8 will be a six-position serial number right justified with leading zeros. NOTE: When the begins with 80, 81 or 82, the actual serial number is unknown and the serial number is created by placing an “8” before the seven-digit registration number. If the registration number is less than seven digits in length, it is preceded by zeros.

When the begins with 89, non-registration data consists of information entered in the data base because of treaty obligations, U.S. Statutes, or other requirements.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the REGISTRATION NUMBER, a seven-position numeric field right justified with leading zeros. NOTE: If a mark does not contain a registration number, the element will contain zeros.

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The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the TRANSACTION DATE, an eight position date in the format YYYYMMDD. The transaction date is the date of the Trademark Daily XML Process for Action Key entries.

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CASE FILE HEADER SECTION


The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags identifying the first record sequence of a trademark application document, which contains the equivalent of a TWTF/GENX record. Each case file header element will contain the following optional elements. NOTE: Any of the following elements that do not have the required date will contain zeros.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FILING DATE, an eight position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is the date on which a statutorily complete trademark application is filed at the USPTO.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the REGISTRATION DATE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD that identifies the date the mark was registered.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the STATUS CODE, a three position numeric field which identifies the status of the mark. Reference Table 1 Trademark Status Codes for the list of status codes.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the STATUS DATE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is the date on which the current status was reported to the system.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the MARK-1-LIN, a variable length alphanumeric field containing the characters of the actual mark.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the MARK DRAWING CODE, a four-position alphanumeric field. The first position identifies the physical characteristics of the mark. For applications prior to November 2, 2003

Position 1 Physical Appearance 1 Typeset: Word(s)/letter(s)/number(s) 2 Illustration: Drawing or design without any word(s)/letter(s)/ number(s)

3 Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s)/ letter(s)/number(s)

4 Illustration: Drawing with word(s)/letter(s)/number(s) in Block form

5 Illustration: Drawing with word(s)/letter(s)/number(s) in Stylized form

6 Where no drawing is possible, such as for sound

For all applications filed on or after 11/2/2003:

Position 1

Physical Appearance

1 No longer used 2 Illustration: Drawing or design without any word(s)/letter(s)/

number(s) 3 Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s)/

letter(s)/number(s) 4 Standard character mark 5 Illustration: Drawing with word(s)/letter(s)/number(s) in Stylized

form 6 Where no drawing is possible, such as for sound

Positions 2-4 identify the Sizing Code for illustration drawings. The first position of the Sizing Code (position 2) consists of one alpha character (percent enlargement/percent reduction of O.G. registration) and two numerics (no. of 9 point lines needed for illustration space in the Official Gazette). Sizing Code 000 is used for typeset.

Position 2 Sizing Code (Percent Enlargement/Reduction)

R 150% Enlargement S 75% Reduction T 50% Reduction U 37.5% Reduction V 30% Reduction W 25% Reduction X 22% Reduction

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the DATE PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is the date that the mark published for opposition in the Official Gazette.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the AMENDED TO REGISTER DATE, an eight-position date in the format of YYYYMMDD. This element contains the date on which a case is entered as an amendment to a register.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the DATE ABANDONED, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is the date that the mark is abandoned.

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The element is a optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the CANCELLATION CODE, a one-position alphanumeric which identifies the section of the statute under which an entire registration is being cancelled or under which some classes in a multiple class registration are being cancelled. CC Definition Space or 0 No entry 1 Section 7(d) Entire Registration 2 Section 8 Entire Registration 3 Section 18 Entire Registration 4 Section 24 Entire Registration 5 Section 37 Entire Registration 6 Entire Registration inadvertently Issued 7 Inadvertently issued-entire Registration restored to pendency A Section 7 (d ) - Class(es) in multiple class Registration B Section 8 - Class(es) in multiple class Registration C Section 18 - Class(es) in multiple class Registration D Section 24 - Class(es) in multiple class Registration E Section 37 - Class(es) in multiple class Registration

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the CANCELLATION DATE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is the date that the cancellation of the entire registration was recorded.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the DATE PUBLISHED UNDER SECTION 12(C), an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is the date of publication under Section 12(c).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE information for the application.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the ATTORNEY DOCKET NUMBER, a twelve-position number containing the reference or identification number of a case as assigned and used in the office of the attorney filing the application.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the ATTORNEY information from the OWNX record.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG AMENDED TO THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER, a one-position alphabetic indicating the register has been amended for an application on the Supplemental Register. A “T” in this field indicates an amendment to the Principal Register. An “F” in this field indicates no amendment to the Principal Register.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG AMENDED TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER, a one-position field indicating the register has been amended for an application on the Principal Register. A “T” in this field indicates an amendment to the Supplemental Register. An “F” in this field indicates no amendment to the supplemental Register.

The following six (6) MARK TYPE indicator elements contain a one-position field indicating the type of mark. The is the only mark type that must appear alone. One or more of the other five (5) MARK TYPES may be applied to the same mark. If a MARK TYPE is not entered for a mark, the field will contain a “F”

1) The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG TRADEMARK, a one-position field indicating the type of mark. A "T" indicates a mark used as a Trademark.

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2) The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG COLLECTIVE TRADEMARK, a one-position field indicating the type of mark. A "T" indicates a mark used as a Collective Trademark.

3) The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG SERVICE MARK, a one-position field indicating the type of mark. A "T" indicates a mark used as a Service Mark.

4) The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG COLLECTIVE SERVICE MARK, a one-position field indicating the type of mark. A "T" indicates a mark used as a Collective Service Mark.

5) The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP MARK, a one-position field indicating the type of mark. A "T" indicates a mark used as a Collective Membership Mark.

6) The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG CERTIFICATION-MARK, a one-position field indicating the type of mark. A "T" indicates a mark used as a Certification Mark.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG CANCEL PENDING, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a cancellation proceeding is pending for this registration. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG PUBLISHED CONCURRENT, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" in this field identifies that the mark published subject to concurrent use. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG CONCURRENT USE, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" in this field identifies the mark is subject to Concurrent Use. An "F" indicates no concurrent use. If present, the concurrent use statement should appear in the element

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING, a one-position alphabetic. A "T" in this field indicates that a concurrent use proceeding is pending before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). An "F" indicates that no concurrent use proceeding is pending.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG INTERFERENCE PENDING, a one-position alphabetic. A "T" in this field indicates that the application is involved in an interference proceeding pending before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG OPPOSITION PENDING, a one-position alphabetic. A "T" in this field indicates that an opposition proceeding is pending on this application. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG REPUBLISH SECTION 12C, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" in this field indicates that the mark is to be republished under section 12(C). Otherwise, this field will contain an “F”.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG SECTION 2(F), a one-position alphabetic Special Entry Code. A "T" indicates a special entry for Section 2(f). Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG SECTION 2(F) IN PART, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates a special entry for Section 2(f) as to part of the mark. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG RENEWAL FILED, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a renewal application has been filed for this registration. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG SECTION 8 FILED, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a Section 8 affidavit was filed for this registration. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG SECTION 8 PARTIAL ACCEPT, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a Section 8 affidavit has been filed and was partially accepted. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG SECTION 8 ACCEPTED, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a Section 8 affidavit has been filed and acknowledged for this registration. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing FLAG SECTION 15 ACKNOWLEDGED, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a Section 15 affidavit has been filed and acknowledged for this registration. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG SECTION 15 FILED, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a Section 15 affidavit has been filed for this registration. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER, a one-position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that the mark is, or will be, registered on the Supplemental Register. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FOREIGN PRIORITY CLAIMED, a one-position alphabetic field. This field will contain a "T" if the application/registration contains foreign application information and a right of priority has been claimed under section 44(d). Otherwise this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG CHANGE REGISTRATION, a one-position alphabetic field. This field will contain a "T" if any of the following has occurred to the registration: an amendment, a certificate of correction, less goods, less classes. If none of the actions listed above has occurred for a registration, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG INTENT USE FILE, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" in this field indicates that the case was originally filed as an Intent to Use application. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG INTENT USE CURRENT, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" in this field indicates that this application still is an Intent to Use case for which a use amendment or statement has not yet been accepted. Otherwise, this field will contain an "F".

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FILED AS USE APPLICATION, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at the time of initial filing, this application contained a claim based on use under Sec. 1(a).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG AMENDED TO USE APPLICATION a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates this application was amended to add a claim based on use under Sec. 1(a).

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG USE APPLICATION CURRENTLY, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at the present time, this application contains a claim based on use under Sec. 1(a) and/or that a Sec. 1(b) intent to use claim was perfected to claim use.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG AMENDED TO ITU APPLICATION, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates this application was amended to add a claim based on intent to use under Sec. 1(b).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FILED AS 44(D) APPLICATION, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at the time of initial filing, this Application contained a claim based on foreign filing priority under Sec. 44(d).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG AMENDED TO 44(D) APPLICATION, a one position alphabetic field . A "T" indicates this application was amended to add a claim based on a foreign filing priority under Sec. 44(d).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG 44(D) APPLICATION CURRENTLY, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at present time, this application contains a claim based on foreign filing priority under Sec. 44(d).

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FILED AS 44(E) APPLICATION, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at the time of initial filing, this application contained a claim based on a live foreign registration under Sec. 44(e).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG AMENDED TO 44(E) APPLICATION, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates this application was amended to add a claim based on a live foreign registration under Sec. 44(e).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG 44(E) APPLICATION CURRENTLY, a one position alphabetic field .A "T" indicates, at the present time, this application contains a claim based on a live foreign registration under Sec. 44(e) and/or that a sec. 44(d) priority claim was perfected by filing a foreign registration certificate.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FILED WITHOUT BASIS, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at the time of initial filing, this application contained no basis claim.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG WITHOUT BASIS CURRENTLY, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at the present time, this application contains no basis claim.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FILED WITH COLOR DRAWING, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates whether, at the time of initial filing, this application contained a color drawing.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG COLOR DRAWING CURRENTLY, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates whether, at the present time, this application contains a color drawing.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FILED WITH 3-D DRAWING, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates whether, at the time of initial filing, this application contained a three-dimensional drawing with multiple views.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG 3-D DRAWING CURRENTLY, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates whether, at the present time, this application contains a three-dimensional drawing with multiple views.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the >start and end tags and contains a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates that a claim of standard characters was made by the applicant and a “F” indicates no claim of standard characters has been made.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG 66(A) APPLICATION FILED AS, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates this application contains a Request for Extension of Protection in the US under Sec. 66(a).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG 66(A) APPLICATION CURRENTLY, a one position alphabetic field. A "T" indicates, at the present time, this application contains a Request for Extension in the US under Sec. 66(a).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the RENEWAL DATE, an eight position date in the format YYYYMMDD. This field Contains the date the mark was renewed. If the date is before November 16, 1989, the renewal is for 20 years; if the date is after November 15, 1989, the renewal is for 10 years.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the LAW OFFICE, a three-position alphanumeric field identifying the Trademark Examining Operation Law Office responsible for examination of the application prior to registration or abandonment of the mark. Following is a list of the law office assigned codes and law offices. LO Code Law office 510 LAW OFFICE 1 520 LAW OFFICE 2 530 LAW OFFICE 3 540 LAW OFFICE 4 550 LAW OFFICE 5 560 LAW OFFICE 6 570 LAW OFFICE 7 580 LAW OFFICE 8 590 LAW OFFICE 9 970 ADP TEST GROUP B 980 ATM DIRECTOR'S STAFF G00 GROUP B DIRECTOR G10 LAW OFFICE 9 G20 LAW OFFICE 10 G30 LAW OFFICE 11 G40 LAW OFFICE 12 G50 LAW OFFICE 13 G60 LAW OFFICE 14 G70 LAW OFFICE 15 G80 LAW OFFICE 16 J00 GROUP A DIRECTOR J10 LAW OFFICE 1 J20 LAW OFFICE 2 J30 LAW OFFICE 3 J40 LAW OFFICE 4 J50 LAW OFFICE 5 J60 LAW OFFICE 6 J70 LAW OFFICE 7 J80 LAW OFFICE 8

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LO Code Law office L00 GROUP A DIRECTOR L10 LAW OFFICE 101 L20 LAW OFFICE 102 L30 LAW OFFICE 103 L40 LAW OFFICE 104 L50 LAW OFFICE 105 L60 LAW OFFICE 106 L70 LAW OFFICE 107 L80 LAW OFFICE 108 L90 LAW OFFICE 109 M10 LAW OFFICE 110 M20 LAW OFFICE 111 M30 LAW OFFICE 112 M40 LAW OFFICE 113 M50 LAW OFFICE 114 M60 LAW OFFICE 115 M70 LAW OFFICE 116

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the CURRENT LOCATION the TM application is located..

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the DATE IN LOCATION, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is the date that the application reaches an assigned location.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EMPLOYEE NAME, a alphanumeric field. Employee name identifies employee assigned to the USPTO.

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CASE FILE STATEMENTS SECTION

XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of a TWTF/GENV record. Each case file statements element will contain the optional case-file-statement element.

The element is optional and occurs one or more times between the start and end tags. When present, each case file statement element will contain the optional type code and text elements.

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XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the TEXT TYPE, a six position alphanumeric field identifying the type of Case File Statement element – TWTF/GENV record. Positions 1-2 Positions 3-6 AF – In Another Form Statement See Note 2 A0 – Amendment to a Registration/Renewal Certificate See Note 3, 6 B0 – Certificate of Correction for Registration See Note 3, 6 CC – Indication of Colors claimed See Note 1 CD – Desription of the Colors Claimed See Note 1 CS – Certification Mark Statement See Note 1 CU – Concurrent Use Statement (The Concurrent Use Statement, if present, will be the most recent.)

See Note 3

DM – Description of Mark (Text will describe characteristics of the mark.)

See Note 1

D0 – Disclaimer (Test submitted by the applicant/registrant disclaiming an unregisterable component of a mark otherwise registerable.)

See Note 1, 6

D1 – Disclaimer with Predetermined Text (The following Text will appear as part of the disclaimer, “No claim is made to the exclusive right to use…., apart from the mark as shown.”)

See Note 1

FN – Foreign Registration Data (Keyed as free form text.)

See Note 1

GS – Goods and Services (The following symbols indicate that the goods or services have been amended after registration of the mark: Double parenthesis ((..)) identify any “less goods”; Single asterisks *..* identify additional (new) wording in the goods; Single brackets [..] indicate deleted goods.)

See Note 5

IN – Interference Statement See Note 1 LS – Lining/Stippling Statement See Note 1 MD – Undefined Application/Registration See Note 3 MK – Mark Overflow See Note 1 NR – Non Registration Information See Note 1 N0 – Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent Statement

See Note 1, 6

OR – Order restricting Scope or Claim of Registration See Note 3 PM – Pseudo Mark See Note 7 TF – Section 2(f) Limitation Statement See Note 1 TR – Translation of Words in Mark See Note 4

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XML Elements

Description

Positions 1-4 Positions 5-6

TLIT – Transliteration Statement See Note 8 TNSF-Transformation Information See Note 8

Positions 1-6

LINKBR – Linkage Information

Note 1

Positions 3 – 6 = 0’s Note 2 Positions 3 – 5 = Prime Class Position 6 = 0 (Statement applies to both first use dates.) Position 6 = 1 (Statement applies to first use date only.) Position 6 = 2 (Statement applies to first use in Commerce only.) Note 3 Positions 3 – 4 = Last two digits of Year of Entry Positions 5 – 6 = Month of Entry Note 4 Positions 3 – 5 = Sequential Entry Number or 0’s Position 6 = 0 (Translation submitted by applicant.) Note 5 Positions 3 – 5 = Prime Class Position 6 = 1 (Text is goods and services statement with no “less goods” text.) Position 6 = 2 (Statement only consists of “less goods” text). Position 6 = 3 (Statement has embedded “less goods” text (separated by double parenthesis) within the goods and services text). Note 6 Position 2 = Zero. Note 7 Positions 3 – 6 are a sequential entry number, although some records have zeros in positions 3 – 6.

Note 8 Positions 5 – 6 = 0’s

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XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags containing the TEXT, a 40-position alphanumeric field, which is the overflow of a TWTX/GENX record or other text information pertaining to the mark.

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CASE FILE EVENT STATEMENTS SECTION


The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of a TWTF/EVNT record. Each case file event statements element will contain the optional case-file-event statement element.

The element is optional and occurs one or more times between the start and end tags. When present, each case file event statement element will contain the following optional elements.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT CODE, a four-position alphanumeric field that represents an event in the prosecution of a case (paper entered, communications, petitions, etc.) For a list of values, please refer to Table 5 – Prosecution History Event Code List.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT TYPE, a one-position alphanumeric field that represents the detail information or entry code references. The entry type codes are as follows. Entry Type Description

A Allowance for Publication D Assigned to Examiner F First Action I Incoming Correspondence 0 Outgoing Correspondence R Renewal T TTAB Proceeding X Correction Z Deletion

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT DESCRIPTION, a sixty-five position character field, which is the description of the prosecution event pertaining to the mark.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT DATE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD. The entry date indicates the date the entry became effective.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT SEQUENCE NUMBER, a three-position numeric field that will identify the sequence of records within the same type. Sequential number assigned to entry when filed in a data set.

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CASE FILE EVENT STATEMENTS SECTION


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PRIOR REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS SECTION

XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of all TWTF/PRUS records. Each prior registration applications element will contain the optional other related in and prior registration application elements.

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags containing the AND OTHERS, a one-position alphabetic field. A “T” in this field would indicate that the words “and others” appears in conjunction with a list of prior registrations that are claimed as being related to this mark. An “F” would indicate that the statement is not present.

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of a TWTF/PRUS record instance. Each prior registration application element will contain the optional relationship type and number elements.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the RECORD TYPE, a one-position alphabetic field that defines which of 4 types of record are being stored in the Prior Registration data set.

0 = Prior Registration 1 = Continuity Parent 2 = Continuity Child 3 = NonRegistration Document Control Number

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the REEL NUMBER, an eight-position alphanumeric field. This field contains a unique number identifying the applications or registrations to which the application or registration is related as a “child” or “parent” because the original application was divided during examination into two or more applications. Seven digits and a blank are used to enter a registration number. Eight digits are used to enter a serial number. When the record type contains a value of 1 or 2, this field will contain a serial number. An entry with a record type of 0 will contain a registration number. An entry with a record type of 3 will contain a unique control number assigned to the physical document which contains the non registration information.

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PRIOR REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS SECTION

XML Elements

Description

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FOREIGN APPLICATIONS SECTION


The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the equivalent of all TWTF/FRGN records. Each foreign applications element will contain the optional foreign application elements.

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags containing the equivalent of a TWTF/FRGN record instance. Each foreign application element will contain the following optional elements.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN FILING DATE, an eight-position numeric in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN REGISTRATION DATE, an eight-position numeric in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN REGISTRATION EXPIRATION DATE, an eight-position numeric in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN REGISTRATION RENEWAL DATE, an eight-position numeric in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN RENEWAL REGISTRATION EXPIRATION DATE, an eight-position numeric expiration date for a foreign registration which has been renewed, in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the ENTRY NUMBER, a three-position numeric entry number that will identify the sequence of each entry. FRGN records will be in descending sequence by entry number.

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FOREIGN APPLICATIONS SECTION


The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN APPLICATION NUMBER, a twelve-position alphanumeric, which pertains to Section 44(d).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN COUNTRY CODE, a two or three-position alphanumeric, which identifies the country of origin. Refer to Table 2B Country Code List.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing a 3 position alphanumeric code identifying the geographic region which represents the owner’s place of origin. Refer to Tables 2C Other Code List .

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN REGISTRATION NUMBER, a twelve-position alphanumeric.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN RENEWAL REGISTRATION NUMBER, a twelve-position alphanumeric.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FLAG FOREIGN PRIORITY CLAIMED, a one position alphabetic field. This field will contain “T” if foreign priority has been claimed. Otherwise, this field will contain an “F”

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CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION


The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the equivalent of all TWTF/CLAS records. Each classifications element will contain the classification element.

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags containing the equivalent of a TWTF/CLAS record instance. Each classification element will contain the following optional elements.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL CLASS, a two-position numeric field. The contents of this field will indicate the number of International Codes that appear in the CLS-INTL (CI).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing NUMBER OF US CLASS, a two-position numeric field. The contents of this field will indicate the number of U.S. Classes that appear in the CLS-US (CUS).

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags containing INTERNATIONAL CLASS CODE, a three-position alphanumeric field. The number of international codes will equal the content of the international-code-total-no element. Each occurrence of this field will be as follows: Trademarks and Service Marks – A three-position numeric field with leading zeros. (Possible values are 001 through 0034

for Goods and 035 through 042 for Services). Certification Marks – A three-position alphabetic field. (Possible values are “A” and “B”). Collective Membership Marks – A three-position numeric field. (Possible value = 200).

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags containing US CLASS CODE, a three-position alphanumeric field. The number of US codes will equal the content of the us-code-total-no element. Each occurrence of this field would be as follows: Trademarks and Service Marks – A three-position numeric field (Possible value are 001 through 052 for Goods and 100 through 107 for Services). Certification Marks – A three-position alphabetic field (Possible values are “A” and “B”). Collective Membership Marks – A three-position numeric field. (Possible value = 200).

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing CLASS STATUS CODE, a one-position alphanumeric, as defined below. Categories 5 and 6 will contain a status as determined by the cancellation. All other categories will contain a status of 6. Status Registration/Class(es) 1 Sec. 7(d) – Entire Registration A Sec. 7(d) – Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration 2 Sec. 8 – Entire Registration B Sec. 8 – Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration 3 Sec. 18 – Entire Registration C Sec. 18 – Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration 4 Sec. 24 – Entire Registration D Sec. 24 – Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration 5 Sec. 37 – Entire Registration E Sec. 37 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration 6 Active 7 Inactive – Insufficient fee received 8 Abandoned 9 Expired Note: A Status of A, B, C, D, or E indicates a partial cancellation.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing STATUS DATE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD. This date is the date on which current class status was reported.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing DATE MARK FIRST USED ANYWHERE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMDD. If the month and/or day do not appear in the source document, zeros will appear in that portion of this field.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing DATE MARK FIRST USED IN COMMERCE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD, which is regulated by Congress. NOTE: If the month and/or day do not appear in the source document, zeros will appear in that portion of this field.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing PRIMARY CLASS CODE, a three-position alphanumeric field. NOTE: If the filing date of the application is on or after September 1, 1973 (Series Code 73), this field will contain an International Class (CLS-INTL). If the filing date is prior to September 1, 1973 this field will contain a U.S. Class (CLS-US).

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CORRESPONDENT SECTION


The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the < correspondent > start and end tags, which contains the address information for the correspondent of record.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the first line of Address Information.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the second line of Address Information.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the third line of Address Information.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the fourth line of Address Information.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the fifth line of Address Information.

CASE FILE OWNERS SECTION


The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of all TWTF/OWNR-OWNX records. Each case file owners element will contain the optional case file owner element.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of a TWTF/OWNR-OWNX record instance. Each case file owner element will contain the following optional elements.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the ENTRY NUMBER, a two-position entry number, that will identify the sequence of Case File Owner record(s) within the same Party-Type.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains PARTY TYPE, a two-position numeric Owner Code, as described below. Trademark records that have not had the ownership information modified on or after November 2, 2003. Code Definition 10 Original Applicant – First Name 10 Original Applicant – Second Name 10 Original Applicant – Third and Additional Names 11 1st New Owner Before Publication – First Name 11 1st New Owner Before Pub – Second Name 11 1st New Owner Before Pub – Third and Additional

Names 13 2nd New Owner Before Pub – First Name 13 2nd New Owner Before Pub – Second Name 13 2nd New Owner Before Pub – Third and Additional

Names 15 3rd New Owner Before Pub – First Name 15 3rd New Owner Before Pub – Second Name 15 3rd New Owner Before Pub – Third and Additional

Names 17 4th New Owner Before Pub – First and Additional



Names 20 Owner at Publication – First Name 20 Owner at Publication – Second Name 21 1st New Owner After Publication – First Name 21 1st New Owner After Pub – Second Name 21 1st New Owner After Pub – Third and Additional

Names 23 2nd New Owner After Pub – First Name 23 2nd New Owner After Pub – Second Name 23 2nd New Owner After Pub – Third and Additional

Names 25 3rd New Owner After Pub – First Name 25 3rd New Owner After Pub – Second Name 25 3rd New Owner After Pub – Third and Additional

Names 27 4th New Owner After Pub – First and Additional Names

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The element is optional and is comprised of either the State or Country element identifying the Place of Origin. Occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the CITIZENSHIP value, a two or three-position alphanumeric field. The content of this field will be the State/Country/Other code of the applicant/assignee/registrant citizenship. The state, territories and military states will appear as a two-position alphanumeric code. (Refer to Table 2A State Code List.) The country will appear as a two position alphanumeric code representing the place of origin. (Refer to Table 2B Country Code List). When the data is represented by a three position alphanumeric code, it either represents a geographic region or Government Agency. (Refer to Table 2C Other Code List. (Note: Government agencies may also be represented by a two position alphanumeric code and are listed in Table 2C Other Code List.)

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the STATE NAME, a two-position alphanumeric, which identifies the place of origin. Refer to Table 2A State Code List.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the FOREIGN COUNTRY CODE, a two or three-position alphanumeric, which identifies the place of origin. Refer to Tables 2B Country Code List and 2C Other Code List. (Note: Government agencies may also be represented by a tow position alphanumeric code and are listed in Table 2C Other Code List.)

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing a 3 position alphanumeric code identifying the geographic region or government agency which represents the owner’s place of origin. Refer to Tables 2C Other Code List . (Note: Government agencies/Military States are found in table 2A State Code List, this list also contains Government agencies/Military Statesthat are also represented by a 2 position code.)

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the ENTITY TYPE, a two-position numeric field, as described below. This field is not relevant for records with a party type of 70.

Code Description 01 Individual 02 Partnership 03 Corporation 04 Joint Ownership 05 Joint Venture 06 Incorporated Association 07 Unincorporated Association 08 Trustee 09 Joint Stock Company 10 Limited Liability Joint Stock Company (Ltd Liab Jt St Co) 11 Company 12 Foundation 13 Limited Partnership 14 State Agency 15 Federal Agency 16 Limited Liability Company 17 Trust 18 Estate 19 Sole Proprietorship 98 Unknown 99 Other (Indicates Entity-Statement should appear).

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains an Entity Statement for an owner.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the complete party name within the Owner Information for the party type identified.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains ADDRESS1, the first 40 characters of the internal address within the Address Information.

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The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the ADDRESS2, the first 40 characters of the street address within the Address Information.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the CITY/OTHER FOREIGN DESIGNATION, a 40-position alphanumeric field containing the city or foreign designation of an address.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, and contains the STATE CODE, a two-position alphabetic field containing the State code within the Address Information. . For two-position codes, see Table 2B Country Code List and for three-position codes see Table 2B State Code List. (Note: Government agencies may also be represented by a two position alphanumeric code and are also listed in Table 2A State Code List.)

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the COUNTRY CODE, a two position alphabetic field containing the Country code within the Address Information.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags containing a 3 position alphanumeric code identifying the geographic region which represents the owner’s place of origin. Refer to Tables 2C Other Code List .

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, and contains the U.S. Postal ZIP CODE or a foreign country’s postal identification, A one to fifteen-position alphanumeric field

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the Doing Business As (DBA), Also Known As (AKA) or Trading As (TA) Statement for an owner. When present an owner may have one or more of the 3 types of statements.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the COMPOSED OF STATEMENT for an owner..

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags and contains the ASSIGNMENT/NAME CHANGE Text record for this mark. Positions 1-2 will contain NC for Name Change. Positions 3-4 = PARTY-TYPE or 99. If positions 3-4 contain 99 then 5-6 will also contain 99, otherwise positions 5-6 will contain zeros. When positions 3-6 contain 9999, the statement refers to an assignment/name change description that may transcend party types. This special entry is only created for the purpose of constructing the Official Gazette.

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DESIGN SEARCHES SECTION

XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of all TWTF/DSGN records. Each design searches element will contain the optional design search element.

The element is optional and occurs zero or more times between the start and end tags, which contains the equivalent of a TWTF/DSGN record instance. Each design search element will contain the optional code element

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags and contains the DESIGN SEARCH CODE, a six-position numeric field describing Design Search Code Classifications. These codes are applicable to marks containing all illustration drawing or design (mark Drawing Code 2) or an illustration drawing or design which also includes word(s)/letter(s)/numbers(s) (Mark Drawing Code 3). The 1st two positions contain the category. The 3rd and 4th positions contain the division. The 5th and 6th positions contain the section. This field must appear at lease one time for each DSGN record, and may appear up to 48 times per record. The PTO Design Search Code Manual describes the design search codes.

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INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION SECTION

XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start tag and end tag which identifies the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION record. Each international registration element will contain the following optional elements. NOTE: Any of the following elements that do not have the required date will contain zeros.

The element is mandatory and occurs one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NUMBER, a maximum ten-position alphanumeric field. This number is assigned by the International Bureau.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the DATE the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION was registered by the International Bureau. This is an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL BUREAU PUBLICATION DATE. This is the date the International Bureau published the international registration, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL BUREAU REGISTRATION RENEWAL DATE. This is the date by which the International Registration must be renewed, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the AUTO PROTECTION DATE. This is the date the US application will automatically be assigned a US registration number unless the US has issued a First Refusal Notification to the International Bureau – see first-refusal-in), an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

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XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL DEATH DATE. This is the date on which the International Registration expired, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION STATUS CODE. The international status code identifies the status reported by the International Bureau and is a three-position numeric field.

RI Status Literal Situation

100 IR cancelled as result of change in IR number

Dead as a Result of Change in IR number caused by Death/Birth

101 IR cancelled Dead as a result of Total Cancellation

102 Death of IR Dead as a Result of Non-Renewal, Renunciation or Cancellation by Holder of International Registration

001 Request for extension of protection established

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION STATUS DATE. This is the effective date of the International Registration status code, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION FLAG PRIORITY CLAIMED. A one-position alphabetic field containing a “T” or “F” value. A “T” indicates the International Registration has claimed priority; a “F” indicates the International Registration has not claimed priority.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION PRIORITY CLAIMED DATE. This is the date the International Registration claimed Priority, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

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XML Elements

Description

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag and end tag containing the FIRST FLAG REFUSAL status. A one-position alphabetic field a “T” or “F” value. A “T” indicates the US has issued a Notice of First Refusal to the International Bureau; a “F” indicates the US has not issued a Notice of First Refusal to the International Bureau.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start tag and end tag and contains an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD. This is the date on which the filing was received in the United States Patent and Trademark Office from the International Bureau.

MADRID INTERNATIONAL FILING REQUESTS

XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start tag and end tag which identifies the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION record. Each international registration element will contain the following optional elements. NOTE: Any of the following elements that do not have the required date will contain zeros.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start tag and end tag containing a unique numeric number assigned by the USPTO to the international filing request. Used for tracking purposes.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start tag and end tag containing the DATE ON WHICH THE INTERNATIONAL FILING REQUEST WAS. RECEIVED BY THE USPTO. An 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

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XML Elements

Description

The element is optional and will occur zero or one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION STATUS CODE. The international status code identifies the status reported by the International Bureau and is a three-position numeric field.

Status Description

400 APPLICATION FOR INTL REGISTRATION AUTOMATICALLY CERTIFIED

401 MANUAL CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY MPU

402 APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION NOT PAID

403 APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION MANUALLY CERTIFIED

404 CERTIFICATION REJECTED BY MPU

405 APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION SENT TO IB

406 IRREGULARITY RECEIVED FROM IB (RESPONSE NOT REQUIRED)

407 RESPONSE TO IRREGULARITY RECEIVED FROM APPLICANT

408 IRREGULARITY RECEIVED FROM IB (RESPONSE REQUIRED)

480 APPLICATION FOR IR REGISTERED BY IB

498 ABANDONED - NO RESPONSE TO IRREGULARITY

499 DEATH OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION

The element is optional and will occur zero or one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION STATUS DATE. This is the effective date of the International Registration status code, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

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XML Elements

Description

The element is mandatory and will occur one time between the start tag > and end tag containing the DATE SET BY THE INTERNATIONAL BUREAU FOR RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF IRREGULARITY. This is the date the International Bureau has determined a response is due, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one time between the start tag and end tag containing the INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWAL DATE. This is the date by which the International Registration must be renewed, an 8-position numeric date in the format YYYYMMDD.

The element is optional and occurs zero or one times between the start and end tags, which contains a history of all events (submitted to the USPTO) applied against the international filing. Contains the element.

The element is occurs one or more times between the start and end tags, which contain a specific description for a single transaction applied against the international filing. This element is comprised of the code, description-text, date and number elements. Events will be listed in ascending date order and assigned a sequential number during extraction process.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT CODE, an alphanumeric field that represents an event in the prosecution of the Madrid international filing request (paper entered, communications, petitions, etc.) For a list of values, please refer to Table 6 – Madrid Processing History Event Code List

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT DESCRIPTION, a sixty-five position character field, which is the description of the prosecution event pertaining to the mark

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the EVENT DATE, an eight-position date in the format YYYYMMDD. The entry date indicates the date the entry became effective.

The element is optional and will occur zero or one times between the start and end tags containing the a sequential number, a three-position numeric field that will identify the sequence of records within the same type. Sequential number assigned to entry when event extracted from table

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XML Elements

Description

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CASE FILE SECTION

APPLICATION INFORMATION SECTION

TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS DAILY

4/9/99 Page 48

Table updated 06/24/2005

Table 1 Trademark Status Codes

Code Code Definition

000 UNKNOWN

400 IR CANCELLED; APPLICATION PENDING TRANSFORMATION

401 IR CANCELLED - NO TRANSFORMATION FILED

402 IR CANCELLED--CASE ABANDONED/CANCELLED

403 IR CANCELLED; REGISTRATION PENDING TRANSFORMATION

600 ABANDONED - INCOMPLETE RESPONSE

601 ABANDONED - EXPRESS

602 ABANDONED-FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE

603 ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL

604 ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION

605 ABANDONED - AFTER PUBLICATION

606 ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED

607 ABANDONED - DEFECTIVE STATEMENT OF USE

608 ABANDONED - AFTER PETITION DECISION

609 ABANDONED - DEFECTIVE DIVIDED APPLICATION

612 PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED

614 ABANDONED PETITION TO REVIVE-DENIED

616 REVIVED - AWAITING FURTHER ACTION

618 ABANDONED FILE - BACKFILE

620 BACKFILE APPLICATION ADDED TO DATA BASE - STATUS NOT RECORDED

622 MISASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBER

624 REGISTERED - BACKFILE

625 REGISTRATION ADDED TO THE DATA BASE-STATUS UNCLEAR

626 REGISTERED - BACKFILE CANCELLED OR EXPIRED

630 NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

631 NEW APPLICATION - DIVIDED - INITIAL PROCESSING

632 INFORMAL APPLICATION

638 NEW APPLICATION - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

640 NON-FINAL ACTION COUNTED - NOT MAILED

641 NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED

642 INVENTORIED AS REJECTED

643 PREVIOUS ACTION/ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN

644 FINAL REFUSAL COUNTED - NOT MAILED

645 FINAL REFUSAL - MAILED

646 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT COUNTED - NOT MAILED

647 EXAMINERS AMENDMENT - MAILED

648 ACTION CONTINUING FINAL COUNTED - NOT MAILED

649 ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - MAILED

650 SUSPENSION INQUIRY COUNTED - NOT MAILED

651 SUSPENSION INQUIRY - MAILED

652 SUSPENSION LETTER COUNTED - NOT MAILED

653 SUSPENSION LETTER - MAILED

654 REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK - CASE STILL SUSPENDED

655 EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION COUNTED NOT MAILED

656 EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION MAILED

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657 PRIORITY ACTION COUNTED NOT MAILED

658 PRIORITY ACTION MAILED

659 SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL COUNTED NOT MAILED

660 SUBSEQUENT FINAL MAILED

661 RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED

663 RESPONSE AFTER FINAL REJECTION - ENTERED

664 INVENTORIED AS AMENDED

665 NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COUNTED

666 NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - MAILED

667 REFUSAL WITHDRAWL LETTER - COUNTED

668 REFUSAL WITHDRAWL LETTER - MAILED

672 REINSTATED - AWAITING FURTHER ACTION

673 PETITION GRANTED- AWAITING FURTHER ACTION

680 APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION

681 PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE

682 ON HOLD - ADDITIONAL PUB REVIEW REQUIRED

686 PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

688 NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED

689 NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - WITHDRAWN

690 NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - CANCELLED

692 WITHDRAWN BEFORE PUBLICATION

693 WITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE-JURISDICTION RESTORED

694 WITHDRAWN BEFORE ISSUE

700 REGISTERED

701 SECTION 8-ACCEPTED

702 SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED

703 SECTION 15-ACKNOWLEDGED

704 PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED

705 PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED

710 CANCELLED - SECTION 8


712 CANCELLED BY COURT ORDER (SECTION 37)



715 CANCELLED - RESTORED TO PENDENCY

716 INADVERTENTLY ISSUED REGISTRATION NUMBER CANCELLED

717 REGISTERED - AWAITING DIVISIONAL FEE

718 REQUEST FOR FIRST EXTENSION - FILED

719 REQUEST FOR SECOND EXTENSION - FILED

720 REQUEST FOR THIRD EXTENSION - FILED

721 REQUEST FOR FOURTH EXTENSION - FILED

722 REQUEST FOR FIFTH EXTENSION - FILED

724 EXTENSION REQUEST REFUSAL - COUNTED

725 EXTENSION REQUEST REFUSAL - MAILED

730 FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED

731 SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED

732 THIRD EXTENSION - GRANTED

733 FOURTH EXTENSION - GRANTED

734 FIFTH EXTENSION - GRANTED

740 POST REGISTRATION PAPER FILED - ASSIGNED TO PARA-LEGAL

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744 STATEMENT OF USE - FILED

745 STATEMENT OF USE - INFORMAL-LETTER MAILED

746 STATEMENT OF USE - INFORMAL-RESPONSE ENTERED

748 STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER

752 SU - EXAMINER STATEMENT COUNTED - NOT MAILED

753 SU - EXAMINER STATEMENT - MAILED

756 EXAMINER STATEMENT COUNTED - NOT MAILED

757 EXAMINER STATEMENT - MAILED

760 EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING

762 EX PARTE APPEAL TERMINATED

763 EX PARTE APPEAL-REFUSAL AFFIRMED

764 EX PARTE APPEAL DISMISSED AS MOOT

765 CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING TERMINATED-GRANTED

766 CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING TERMINATED-DENIED

771 CONCURRENT USE PROCEEDING PENDING

772 INTERFERENCE PROCEEDING PENDING

773 EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED

774 OPPOSITION PENDING

775 OPPOSITION DISMISSED

777 OPPOSITION TERMINATED-SEE TTAB RECORDS

778 CANCELLATION DISMISSED

779 OPPOSITION SUSTAINED

780 CANCELLATION TERMINATED - SEE TTAB RECORDS

790 CANCELLATION PENDING

794 JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY

800 REGISTERED AND RENEWED

801 OPPOSITION PAPERS FILED

802 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE OPPOSITION

803 AMENDMENT AFTER PUBLICATION

804 APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB

806 SU - NON-FINAL ACTION COUNTED - NOT MAILED

807 SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED

808 SU - FINAL REFUSAL COUNTED - NOT MAILED

809 SU - FINAL REFUSAL - MAILED

810 SU - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT COUNTED - NOT MAILED

811 SU - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT - MAILED

812 SU - ACTION CONTINUING FINAL COUNTED - NOT MAILED

813 SU - ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - MAILED

814 SU - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED

815 SU - RESPONSE AFTER FINAL REJECTION - ENTERED

816 SU - NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COUNTED

817 SU - NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - MAILED

818 SU - STATEMENT OF USE ACCEPTED - APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION

819 SU - REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETE

820 SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION COUNTED NOT MAILED

821 SU - EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION MAILED

822 SU - PRIORITY ACTION COUNTED NOT MAILED

823 SU - PRIORITY ACTION MAILED

824 SU - SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

825 SU - SUBSEQUENT FINAL MAILED

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900 EXPIRED

969 NON REGISTRATION DATA

970 RECORD CREATED DUE TO ASSIGNMENT REQUEST

973 PENDING PETITION/COURT DECISION

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Table 2A State Code List This list contains all US states and territories. Trademarks also use a 2-position code to represent various Government Agencies such as U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, NASA and Military States. Some government agencies are also represented by 3 position codes and are defined in Table 2C Other Code List. CODE STATE

AA ARMED FORCES AMERICAS (EXCEPT CANADA)

AE ARMED FORCES AFRICA, CANDA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST

AP ARMED FORCES PACIFIC

AK ALASKA

AL ALABAMA

AZ ARIZONA

AR ARKANSAS

CA CALIFORNIA

CO COLORADO

CT CONNECTICUT

DC D.C.

DE DELAWARE

FL FLORIDA

GA GEORGIA

HI HAWAII

IA IOWA

ID IDAHO

IL ILLINOIS

IN INDIANA

KS KANSAS

KY KENTUCKY

LA LOUISIANA

MA MASSACHUSETTS

MD MARYLAND

ME MAINE

MI MICHIGAN

MN MINNESOTA

MO MISSOURI

MS MISSISSIPPI

MT MONTANA

NC NORTH CAROLINA

ND NORTH DAKOTA

NE NEBRASKA

NH NEW HAMPSHIRE

NJ NEW JERSEY

NM NEW MEXICO

NY NEW YORK

NV NEVADA

OH OHIO

OK OKLAHOMA

OR OREGON

PA PENNSYLVANIA

RI RHODE ISLAND

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CODE STATE

SC SOUTH CAROLINA

SD SOUTH DAKOTA

TN TENNESSEE

TX TEXAS

UA U. S. ARMY

UE DOE

UF U. S. AIR FORCE

UN U. S. NAVY

US NASA

UT UTAH

VA VIRGINIA

VT VERMONT

WA WASHINGTON

WV WEST VIRGINIA

WI WISCONSIN

WY WYOMING Table 2B Country Code List

CODE COUNTRY

AD ANDORRA

AE ARAB EMIRATES

AF AFGHANISTAN

AG ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

AI ANGUILLA

AL ALBANIA

AM ARMENIA

AN NETHERLD ANTILLES

AO ANGOLA

AP ARIPO

AQ ANTARCTICA

AR ARGENTINA

AS AMERICAN SAMOA

AT AUSTRIA

AU AUSTRALIA

AW ARUBA

AZ AZERBAIJAN

BA BOSNIA & HERZEGOV

BB BARBADOS

BD BANGLADESH

BE BELGIUM

BF BURKINA FASO

BG BULGARIA

BH BAHRAIN

BI BURUNDI

BJ BENIN

BM BERMUDA

BN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

BO BOLIVIA

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CODE COUNTRY

BR BRAZIL

BS BAHAMAS

BT BHUTAN

BU MYANMAR

BV BOUVET ISLAND

BW BOTSWANA

BX BENELUX

BY BELARUS

BZ BELIZE

CA CANADA

CB DEM REP OF CONGO

CC COCOS/KEELING ISL

CD DEM REP OF CONGO

CE CHILE

CF CENT AFRICAN REP

CG CONGO

CH SWITZERLAND

CI COTE D'IVOIRE

CK COOK ISLANDS

CL CHILE

CM CAMEROON

CN CHINA

CO COLOMBIA

CR COSTA RICA

CS CZECHOSLOVAKIA

CU CUBA

CV CAPE VERDE

CX CHRISTMAS ISLAND

CY CYPRUS

CZ CZECH REPUBLIC

DA BENIN

DD GERMAN DEM REP

DE FED REP GERMANY

DJ DJIBOUTI

DK DENMARK

DL GERMAN DEM REP

DM DOMINICA

DO DOMINICAN REP

DR DOMINICAN REP

DT FED REP GERMANY

DZ ALGERIA

EA EURASIAN PO

EC ECUADOR

EE ESTONIA

EG EGYPT

EH WESTERN SAHARA

EI IRELAND

EM ERPN CMNTY TM OFC

EP EPO

ER ERITREA

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CODE COUNTRY

ES SPAIN

ET ETHIOPIA

FI FINLAND

FJ FIJI

FK FALKLAND ISLANDS

FL LIECHTENSTEIN

FM MICRONESIA

FO FAROE ISLANDS

FR FRANCE

FX FRANCE METROPOLTN

GA GABON

GB UNITED KINGDOM

GC GCC PATEN OFFICE

GD GRENADA

GE REP OF GEORGIA

GF FRENCH GUIANA

GG GUERNSEY

GH GHANA

GI GIBRALTAR

GL GREENLAND

GM GAMBIA

GN GUINEA

GP GUADELOUPE

GQ EQUATORIAL GUINEA

GR GREECE

GS SOUTH GEORGIA

GT GUATEMALA

GU GUAM

GW GUINEA-BISSAU

GY GUYANA

HI HAITI

HK HONG KONG

HM HEARD/MCDONALD IS

HN HONDURAS

HO HONDURAS

HR CROATIA

HT HAITI

HU HUNGARY

HV UPPER VOLTA

IB IIB

ID INDONESIA

IE IRELAND

IL ISRAEL

IN INDIA

IO BRIT IND OCN TERR

IQ IRAQ

IR IRAN

IS ICELAND

IT ITALY

JA JAPAN

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CODE COUNTRY

JE JERSEY

JM JAMAICA

JO JORDAN

JP JAPAN

JT JOHNSTON ATOLL

KA CAMEROON

KE KENYA

KG KYRGYZSTAN

KH CAMBODIA

KI KIRIBATI

KM COMOROS

KN ST.CHRIST-NEVIS

KP DEM REP OF KOREA

KR REPUBLIC OF KOREA

KS REPUBLIC OF KOREA

KU KUWAIT

KV FED ST KITTS/NEVIS

KW KUWAIT

KY CAYMAN ISLANDS

KZ KAZAKHSTAN

LA LAO PEOPL DEM REP

LB LEBANON

LC ST.LUCIA

LI LIECHTENSTEIN

LK SRI LANKA

LR LIBERIA

LS LESOTHO

LT LITHUANIA

LU LUXEMBOURG

LV LATVIA

LY LIBYA

MA MOROCCO

MC MONACO

MD REPUBLIC MOLDOVA

MG MADAGASCAR

MH MARSHALL ISLANDS

MJ MALI

MK MACEDONIA

ML MALI

MM MYANMAR

MN MONGOLIA

MO MACAO

MP N. MARIANA ISLAND

MQ MARTINIQUE

MR MAURITANIA

MS MONTSERRAT

MT MALTA

MU MAURITIUS

MV MALDIVES

MW MALAWI

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CODE COUNTRY

MX MEXICO

MY MALAYSIA

MZ MOZAMBIQUE

NA NAMIBIA

NC NEW CALEDONIA

NE NIGER

NF NORFOLK ISLAND

NG NIGERIA

NH NEW HEBRIDES

NI NICARAGUA

NL NETHERLANDS

NO NORWAY

NP NEPAL

NR NAURU

NT NEUTRAL ZONE

NU NIUE

NV NAVASSA ISLAND

NZ NEW ZEALAND

OA OAPI

OM OMAN

OO SAMOA

PA PANAMA

PC PACIFIC ISLANDS

PE PERU

PF FRENCH POLYNESIA

PG PAPUA NEW GUINEA

PH PHILIPPINES

PI PARACEL ISLANDS

PK PAKISTAN

PL POLAND

PM ST.PIERRE/MIQUE

PN PITCAIRN ISLANDS

PO POLAND

PP PAPUA NEW GUINEA

PR PUERTO RICO

PS WEST BANK/GAZA

PT PORTUGAL

PW PALAU

PY PARAGUAY

PZ CANAL ZONE

QA QATAR

RC CHINA

RE REUNION

RH SOUTHERN RHODESIA

RO ROMANIA

RU RUSSIAN FED.

RW RWANDA

SA SAUDI ARABIA

SB SOLOMON ISLANDS

SC SEYCHELLES

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CODE COUNTRY

SD SUDAN

SE SWEDEN

SF FINLAND

SG SINGAPORE

SH ST.HELENA

SI SLOVENIA

SJ SVALBARD/JAN MAY

SK SLOVAKIA

SL SIERRA LEONE

SM SAN MARINO

SN SENEGAL

SO SOMALIA

SR SURINAME

SS SERBIA/MONTENEGRO

ST SAO TOME/PRINCIPE

SU U.S.S.R.

SV EL SALVADOR

SW SWEDEN

SY SYRIAN ARAB REP

SZ SWAZILAND

TA TANZANIA

TC TURKS/CAICOS IS.

TD CHAD

TF FR.SO./ANTARCTIC

TG TOGO

TH THAILAND

TI TONGA

TJ TAJIKISTAN

TK TOKELAU ISLANDS

TL TIMOR-LESTE

TM TURKMENISTAN

TN TUNISIA

TO TONGA

TP EAST TIMOR

TR TURKEY

TS CHAD

TT TRINIDAD/TOBAGO

TV TUVALU

TW TAIWAN

TZ TANZANIA

UA UKRAINE

UG UGANDA

UM U.S. MINOR IS.

US UNITED STATES

UV BURKINA FASO

UY URUGUAY

UZ UZBEKISTAN

VA VATICAN CITY

VC ST. VINCENT/GRDN

VE VENEZUELA

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CODE COUNTRY

VG BR.VIRGIN ISLANDS

VI US VIRGIN ISLANDS

VN VIETNAM

VU VANUATU

WF WALLIS/FUTUNA IS.

WK WAKE ISLAND

WL SIERRA LEONE

WN NIGERIA

WO WIPO

WS WESTERN SAMOA

XH HAGUE

XO NOT ON LIST

XP NOT PROVIDED

XX PCT

YD DEMOCRATIC YEMEN

YE YEMEN

YT MAYOTTE

YU YUGOSLAVIA

ZA SOUTH AFRICA

ZB ZAMBIA

ZM ZAMBIA

ZR ZAIRE

ZW ZIMBABWE

ZZ STATELESS

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Table 2C Other Code List (3 digit code)

If the third character is a "C", the code is a geographic region of Canada. (e.g., ABC, PQC).

If the third character is a number, the code is a geographic region of the code that is in the first two positions (e.g., GB1, GB2, CN1, OM1).

If the third character is anything other than a "C" or a number it is used to represent a Government Agency.

CODE STATE ABC ALBERTA BCC BRITISH COLUMBIA CN1 TIBET DE1 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY GB1 CHANNEL ISLANDS GB2 ENGLAND GB3 GREAT BRITAIN GB4 ISLE OF MAN GB5 NORTHERN IRELAND GB6 SCOTLAND GB7 WALES MBC MANITOBA NBC NEW BRUNSWICK NFC NEWFOUNDLAND NLC NEWFOUNDLAND/LABR NSC NOVA SCOTIA NTC NW TERRITORIES NUC NUNAVUT OM1 MUSCAT ONC ONTARIO PEC PRINCE EDWARD IS. PQC QUEBEC SKC SASKATCHEWAN USA U.S. ARMY USE ERDA USF U.S. AIR FORCE USN U.S. NAVY USS NASA YTC YUKON TERRITORY

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Table 3 International and Prior U.S. Class of Goods and Services

INTERNATIONAL CLASSES OF GOODS AND SERVICES Goods

Class

Title

1 Chemicals

2 Paints

3 Cosmetics and Cleaning Preparations

4 Lubricants and Fuels

5 Pharmaceuticals

6 Metal Goods

7 Machinery

8 Hand Tools

9 Electrical and Scientific Apparatus

10 Medical Apparatus

11 Environmental Control Apparatus

12 Vehicles

13 Firearms

14 Jewelry

15 Musical Instruments

16 Paper Goods and Printed Matter

17 Rubber Goods

18 Leather Goods

19 Non-metallic Building Materials

20 Furniture and Articles Not Otherwise Classified

21 Housewares and Glass

22 Cordage and Fibers

23 Yarns and Threads

24 Fabrics

25 Clothing

26 Fancy Goods

27 Floor Coverings

28 Toys and Sporting Goods

29 Meats and Processed Foods

30 Staple Foods

31 Natural Agricultural Products

32 Light Beverages

33 Wines and Spirits

34 Smokers’ Articles

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Services 35 Advertising and Business

36 Insurance and Financial

37 Construction and Repair

38 Communication

39 Transportation and Storage

40 Material Treatment

41 Education and Entertainment

42 Miscellaneous Services

Scientific and technological services, and research and design relating thereto

Industrial analysis and research services

Design and development of computer hardware and software

Legal services

43

Services for providing food and drink

Temporary accommodation

44

Medical services

Veterinary services

Hygienic and beauty care for humans or animals

45

Personal and social rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals (e.g., social events services, funeral services, matrimonial agencies, etc.)

Security services for the protection of property and individuals

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PRIOR U.S. CLASSES OF GOODS AND SERVICES

Goods

Class

Title

1 Raw or Partly Prepared Materials

2 Receptacle

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