USPTO serial 76317933
M
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 27, 2005
- Examiner
- WELLS, KELLEY L
- Law office
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What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
D-64293 Darmstadt, DE
D-64293 Darmstadt, DE
Darmstadt, DE
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
William C. Wright
William C. Wright Epstein Drangel LLP60 E 42nd Street, Suite 1250NEW YORK, NY 10165United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | [ Liquid crystals used in science and research laboratories and for use in the computer, electronic and entertainment industries; ] chemical reagents for scientific, research and industrial use; chemicals for analytic and diagnostic purposes for scientific and research use; chemicals for use in microbiology and chromatography; chemicals for use in the electronic and electronic components industry, in the optical industry, in the fibre optics industry, in the cosmetic industry, in the pharmaceutical industry, in the food industry, in the drinking and waste water industry, in the photographic industry, in the pulp and paper industry, [ in the petrochemical industry, ] in the solar cell industry; electrolytes for the battery industry; [ chemicals, namely, test kits for water analysis, comprised of testing chemicals, comparator block, reagent tubes, test tube curettes and fittings and color cards for use in agriculture and aquaculture; ] chemicals for use in environmental and contract analysis, chemicals, namely, inorganic compounds and solutions for use in the manufacture of cleaning and disinfectant solutions and dip sticks for the disinfectant control for use in medical technology, [ chemicals for use in the steel and cement industry; chemicals, namely, additives for use as cleansing, deodorizing and refreshing ingredients in the manufacture of mouth sprays, dental cements and medicines for dental purposes; chemicals for use in the mining industry, in the plastics industry, in pathology, in the solder industry; ] reagent test kits for environmental analysis; convenient test formats for unskilled users and industrial use, namely, test paper, test strips, wet chemistry kits containing chemicals, photometric kits containing chemicals, chemicals in tablet form, granulated chemicals, chemicals prefilled in ampoules, and immunological assays, all for use to test the environment, water, food and beverage; biochemical, biological, chemical, immunochemical and immunological compositions, reagents and kits comprised of the previously listed items for use in scientific research, for use as scientific diagnostic assays and forensic assays, and for use in the manufacture of scientific and diagnostic reagents, compositions and assays, test strips, namely, reagents for use in scientific, chemical and biological quantitative rapid analysis | ACTIVE | — |
| 002 | [ Pigments and pearlescent pigments for general industrial use ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 003 | [ Cleaning preparations for use in industry and laboratory ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 005 | [ Pharmaceuticals for use in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the metabolic endocrine system, respiratory diseases, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the nerve system, sexual disfunctions; diagnostic preparations for medical and clinical laboratory use; dietetic preparations, namely, nutritional supplements based on vitamins, minerals and probiotics and other nutritional supplements; chemicals for use in veterinary clinics, namely, adjuvants for use with vaccines; chemicals for use in medical laboratories, namely, diagnostic chemicals; catheters with antibiotics contained in dispensing pins or bolts contained therein; bone cements; collagen fleece, impregnated with antibiotics used in septic and aseptic surgery; tablets and capsules containing probiotic cultures for use as dietary supplements; cereal derived food bars for use as meal replacements to assist in weight reduction; cereal based dietary supplements for use in weight loss ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 009 | [ Scientific apparatus and instruments for use in the chemical industry, as well as in laboratories and in chromatography, namely, Hygiene Monitoring Systems comprised primarily of adenosine triphosphate detection units, sample collection handling pens for surface and clean-in-place applications and computer software for use in monitoring hygienic conditions, high performance instrument systems comprised primarily of rods, columns, reagents, solvents and software for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), quantitative rapid analysis instruments for scientific, chemical and biological use, analytical test kits comprised primarily of photometers, thermo reactors, reagents for sample preparation and software for use in photometric analysis, turbidimeter, airsampler; scientific instruments for testing in the field, namely, photometers, reflectometers and turbidimeters; systems comprised primarily of turbidimeters, airsamplers, photometers and reflectometers for use in analytical quality assurance and environmental analysis that are specially designed to use reagents and test kits, namely, scientific laboratory apparatus and instruments and software for sample preparation, application, analytical quality assurance, and evaluation; wet chemistry test kits comprised of a combination of the following items-photometers with cuvette, reagent tests, reflectometers with test strips-all for use in scientific and medical research and environmental testing and waste product testing; computer software used to monitor hygiene, to program photometric systems comprised primarily of photometers, thermo reactors, reagents for sample preparation and software, to evaluate test results, to run high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems comprised primarily of rods, columns, reagents, solvents and software, to select high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) measurement conditions, to evaluate thin layer chromatography for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and for use in medical and scientific laboratories; LCD glass, optical films, color filters, pre-coated glass plates, aluminum sheets, sorbents, liquids and sprayers for use in electro-optical devices for use in medical and scientific laboratories and in the manufacture of computers and electronic devices ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 010 | [ Surgical instruments and implants; namely, macroporous and microporous hydroxyapatite ceramic bone implants for use in traumatology, orthopedics, plastic surgery and oral surgery; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, hypodermic injectors; peak flow meters used to monitor and manage respiratory function in asthmati patients; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, drainage tubes for surgical and medical use; implants for replacement and/or fixation of bone, medical apparatus and instruments for mixing bone cement; medical devices, namely, surgical endoprothesis and implants containing artificial matter ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 016 | [ Printed matter, namely, books, manuals, pamphlets, magazines, all relating to the chemical, pharmaceutical and laboratory industry, business cards, stationery ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 029 | [ Meat, fish and fish oil, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams; fruit sauces; eggs, milk and dairy products and dietetic preparations not for medical use which contain lactic acid bacteria, namely, low-fat yogurt containing probiotic cultures; skim milk; edible oils and fats ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 030 | [ Coffee, tea, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour; breakfast cereals and low-calorie cereal derived food bars; bread; pastries, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, spices; specifically excluding candies, chocolate or confectionary products of any kind, cocoa and ice cream ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 040 | [ Contract manufacturing of solid forms to the order and specification of others ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 042 | [ Medical services, ] [ beauty care services; dental hygienist services; ] [ scientific and industrial research; scientific research and development in the area of ] [ pharmacy, medicine, ] [ biology; ] [ and genetics; providing information and counseling in healthcare; planning and executing projects in the area of the supply of pharmaceuticals, namely, development of pharmaceutical substances, providing know-how, information and consulting services in high throughput screening of chemicals during chemical analysis, chemical synthesis, toxicological and pharmaceutical research, genome target identification and validation, consulting services in production and galenic development in the field of pharmaceuticals, animal and human pharmacokinetic evaluations,consulting services by providing clinical development concepts; ] [ computer services, namely, providing general educational information about chemicals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory products as well as biochemical, biological, chemical, ] [ immunochemical and immunological ] [ compositions and preparations provided through a website and distributed via global computer network ] [ providing on-line computer databases featuring medical terminology, medical and pharmaceutical data and scientific, medical and pharmaceutical counseling information; drawing up scientific, medical and pharmaceutical expert reports, documents and information; planning, performing and evaluating scientific studies; counseling with regard to ensuring drug safety and services, namely, providing respective information to patients, doctors and clients; services rendered in the laboratory and chemical area, namely, development of analytical methods and drug master files, reviewing standards and practices to assure compliance with pharmaceutical application and regulation requirements and consultation in the area of upscaling of laboratory processes; consulting services rendered in the medical, pharmaceutical, and pharma-economy sector; services relating to pharmaceutical preparations, namely, healthcare, medical research and medical advice, disease management, patient support services, namely, providing information in printed form and via electronic means in the fields of oncology, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases or disorders, and diseases and disorders of the central nervous system ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | NP89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 27, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 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. |
| Sep 17, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 27, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2012 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 30, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 27, 2005 | 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. |
| Oct 4, 2005 | 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. |
| Sep 14, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 21, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 17, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 14, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 14, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 14, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 13, 2005 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| May 13, 2005 | CNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2005 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 13, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 27, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 27, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 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. |
| Feb 26, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 19, 2004 | 1.BD | Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED | — |
| Feb 19, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 19, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 15, 2003 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Mar 24, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 24, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 18, 2003 | CNSI | INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Aug 19, 2002 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 3, 2001 | 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 30, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |