USPTO serial 73485367
NIKON
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 6, 1986
- Examiner
- WENDEL, HELEN R.
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
MELVILLE, NY, US
Tokyo, JP
GARDEN CITY, NY, US
GARDEN CITY, NY, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | [ IMMERSION OIL FOR MICROSCOPES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 006 | [ METAL CASES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 008 | [ SCREWDRIVER SETS, COMPRISING A SCREWDRIVER, TWO TEST BULBS AND A TEST EYE DEVICE FOR AUTO REFRACTOMETERS; TOOL KITS FOR SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS COMPRISING A SCREWDRIVER HEAD, SCREWDRIVER BODY, AN ADJUSTING TOOL AND TWO ADJUSTING PIN TOOLS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 009 | MICROSCOPES, [ IMAGE ANALYZERS AND STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; ] OBJECTIVE LENSES; EYEPIECES; [ CONDENSERS; ] EYEPIECE TUBES; [ MECHANICAL STAGES; ] POLARIZING FILTER SETS; OBJECT MARKERS; [ RETICLES; ] ILLUMINATORS; EYE PIECE POINTERS; [ DARK FIELD STOPPERS; PROJECTION HEADS AND SCREENS; INLAY AND ANNULUS RINGS; ] FOCUSING MOUNTS; [ DRAWING TUBES FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A MICROSCOPE TO FACILITATE DRAWING ON PAPER A SPECIMEN IMAGE OBSERVED IN THE MICROSCOPE; MULTI-VIEWER RELAY ASSEMBLIES; VARIABLE INTENSITY CONTROLS; ILLUMINATOR CONVERSION KITS COMPRISING A REFLECTOR AND A LAMP; OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS-NAMELY, SLIT LAMPS; TONOMETERS; LENS MEASURING UNITS; OPHTHALMIC CAMERAS-NAMELY, RETINAL, FUNDUS AND ENDOTHELIAL CAMERAS; AUTO-REFRACTOMETERS; PHOROPTERS; PACHOMETERS; VERTEXOMETERS; AUTOMATIC LENS METERS; BEAM SPLITTERS AND PARTS THEREFOR; OPHTHALMIC LENSES; PRISMATIC COMPENSATORS; LENS TABLES; OBSERVATION TUBES; STEREO ADAPTERS; T.V. AND CINE ADAPTERS; ASTIGMATIC ATTACHMENTS; ] ANGLE AND MAGNIFICATION CONVERTERS; [ COUNTING GRIDS FOR OPHTHALMIC CAMERAS; OCCLUTERS; ASTIGMATIC ACCESS GAUGES; LOW VISION FRAMES; DATA RECORDERS, RECORDING PLATES AND TIMERS; CONTACT LENS HOLDERS; ] SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS-NAMELY, THEODOLITES; [ OPTICAL PLUMMETS; STEREO SCOPES; LEVELS AND STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; ] MOUNTING BRACKETS; [ COMPASSES; MEASURING BARS; PLUMB BOBS; REFLECTORS; ] MAGNIFIERS; [ AZIMUTH BASES; ] ELECTRONIC DISTANCE MEASURING PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT-NAMELY, STILL CAMERAS; STILL AND MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS; [ MOTION PICTURE AND TRANSPARENCY SLIDE PROJECTORS AND STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; ]FOCUSING SCREENS; PHOTOGRAPHIC LENSES; PROJECTOR LENSES; LIGHT FILTERS; HOODS; LENS AND BODY CAPS AND COVERS; EXTENSION RINGS, REVERSING RINGS, DIAPHRAGM RINGS AND "O" RINGS; [ PRINTERS; ENLARGERS; TILTING HEADS; ] BINOCULARS AND STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; [ ROOF PRISMS; ] TELESCOPES, SPOTTING SCOPES AND STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; [ AUTOCOLLIMATORS AND STRUCTURAL PARTS THEREFOR; DIGITAL PRINTERS; VIBRATIONAL ISOLATION UNITS AND STRUCTURAL PARTS AND PLATES THEREFOR; PROFILE PROJECTORS AND STRUCTURAL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR-NAMELY, MICROMETERS, GONIOMETERS, MEASURING STAGES, CALIBRATION KITS COMPRISING A GLASS READING SCALE, A GLASS STANDARD SCALE AND A MAGNIFIER, PHOTO AND POLARIZING ATTACHMENTS THEREFOR; DATA PROCESSORS; LINEAR SCALES; PHOTOMAGRAPHIC UNITS; PHOTOMICROGRAPHIC UNITS; MICRO HARDNESS TESTERS; ] WAFER INSPECTION STATIONS; [ DIGIMICRO SYSTEMS COMPRISING A DIGITAL MICROMETER CONSISTING OF A STAND, A DIGITAL MEASURING HEAD AND DIGITAL READOUT; PRINTER CODE OUT; ] ENCODERS, LINEAR SCALE SETS AND INTERFACERS THEREFOR ; [ FIBER OPTIC LIGHT SOURCES; A MICROMEASUREMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING AN OPTICAL COMPARATOR, AND TOOLMAKER'S MICROSCOPE; ANTI VIBRATION PADS; CINEMICROGRAPHIC SYSTEMS FOR TIME LAPSE AND CINEMICROGAPHY COMPRISING IMAGE RELAY LENSES, FILMHOLDER AND ADVANCING MECHANISM, AN ELECTRONIC SHUTTER, ] FOCUSING EYEPIECE, [ AN ANTIELECTRONIC EXPOSURE METER AND AN INTERVALOMETER; STANDS; HOLDERS FOR PHOTOMICROGRAPHIC AND PHOTOMAGRAPHIC ATTACHMENTS; LINE SHEET FILM DISPENSER; BELLOWS; SPACERS; ] VIEW FINDERS, RANGE FINDERS, ANGLE FINDERS, ENTENDED EYEPOINT FINDERS AND MAGNIFICATION FINDERS; FLASH GUNS; [ MOUNTING YOKES, ] BRACKETS, [ FLANGES AND CLAMPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT; CAMERA BACKS, STOBES; SENSOR UNITS; CAPACITORS; ] EYE CUPS; [ ILLUMINATORS; GRAY CARDS AND REFLECTORS; TIMERS; FILM CASSETTES AND SPOOLS THEREFOR; BULK FILM LOADERS; MOTORS DRIVES, AUTO WINDERS AND HOLDERS THEREFOR; DATA BACK AND DATING UNIT AND PLATES THEREFOR; SLIDE COPIERS; STANDS AND STAGES; FILM PLANE MASKS; MEMO PLATES; ]SHUTTER AND CABLE RELEASES; FLASH, [ SIGNAL, POWER, SYNC AND TAPE RECORDER CORDS; REPRO COPY OUTFITS FOR USE IN REPRODUCING HIGH QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHIC COPIES OF DRAWINGS AND PRINTED MATERIAL; ]EXTENSION TUBES; POWER PACKS, BATTERIES AND CHARGERS; TRIPODS; [ PHOTOMETERS; ] EXPOSURE METERS; [ LIGHT SHUTTERS; FILTER HOLDERS; DEVELOPERS; LENS TISSUES; ADJUSTING PINS; HOLDERS FOR TEST-TUBE, TEST PLATES AND FLASKS AND FILTERS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH MACRO-AND MICRO-PHOTOGRAPHIC CASES; ]STRAPS, PADS FOR STRAPS [ HOOKS FOR STRAPS AND MOTOR DRIVES FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, RECORDING PLATES FOR RETINAL CAMERAS ] | ACTIVE | May 8, 1949 |
| 011 | LAMP BULBS AND SOCKETS, INCUBATORS, FLASH BULBS AND LAMPS | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | PUBLICATIONS RELATING TO PHOTOGRAPHY, NAMELY INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS AND BROCHURES [ ; INK CARTRIDGES; INK PADS AND PAPERS FOR AUTO REFRACTOMETER PRINTERS ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 020 | [ WOOD CASES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jul 9, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 6, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Feb 27, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 21, 2016 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jul 21, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 2, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 8, 2015 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 8, 2015 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 8, 2006 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jul 8, 2006 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 8, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 3, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| May 3, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2001 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Jul 20, 1992 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 1, 1992 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| May 6, 1986 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| May 6, 1986 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Feb 11, 1986 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jan 12, 1986 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 11, 1985 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 6, 1985 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 11, 1985 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 6, 1985 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Aug 5, 1985 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 16, 1985 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jul 16, 1985 | ZZZZ | ALLOWANCE/COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 6, 1985 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 6, 1984 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 1, 1984 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |