| Serial Number | 79125541 |
| Word Mark | A NIR |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, December 5, 2012 |
| Status | 707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4586385 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 19, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 3, 2014 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a lowercase letter "a" with the term ''NIR'' and a short horizontal bar positioned vertically in the vertical portion of the "a". |
| Goods and Services | [ Hand-operated tools, [ and implements, ] namely, hand-operated tools for refinishing and flattening of sheet metal parts ] |
| Goods and Services | Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking and drying, namely, drying, radiation cross-linking and thermal processing devices, in particular tripod-mounted or robot-guided, namely, infrared and near-infrared lamps [ ; infrared and ultraviolet lamps, not for medical purposes; lamps, namely, halogen lamps and ultraviolet lamps not for medical purposes; reflectors and filters for electromagnetic radiation, namely, light reflectors; refrigerating and drying systems and apparatus for printing machines, namely, ultraviolet, light or infrared lamps; refrigerating machines for printing machines ] |
| Goods and Services | Scientific apparatus and instruments for laboratory research, namely, laboratory instruments for the material testing and development of paint systems, namely, near-infrared radiation apparatus and instruments for the examination of material characteristics with respect to melting, cross-linking and drying; [ measuring, signalling and checking and supervision apparatus, namely, temperature measuring instruments and instruments measuring radiation intensity; apparatus and instruments for conducting and measuring electricity, in particular for drying and radiation cross-linking devices; ] drying and infrared and ultraviolet devices not for medical purposes, namely, laboratory instruments, namely, radiation cross-linking devices; laboratory instruments, namely, infrared and ultraviolet radiation sources, not for medical purposes; pressure, temperature and humidity measuring instruments and apparatus; radiation meters for electromagnetic radiation, namely, pyrometers; electric apparatus, measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic control devices for printing machines, for lacquering and coating installations and for drying, radiation cross-linking and other thermal processing systems; laboratory instruments, namely, infrared, ultraviolet, and halogen radiation devices; printers for use with data processing apparatus |
| Goods and Services | Machines used in the food industry, namely, packaging machines for food; [ machines used in the drinks industry, namely, machines for thermoforming PET plastic bottles; ] machines used in the construction industry, namely, machines for coating sheets and manufacturing plastics and insulants; machines used in the metal industry, namely, machines for the treatment and coating of metallic tapes incorporating dryers or cross-linkers; [ laundry machines, namely, laundry centers, namely, a clothes washer combined with a clothes dryer; machines for the disposal and processing of waste; machines for use in environmental protection, namely, machines for CO2-free coating of metallic tapes; machines used in the textile industry, namely, laundry centers, namely, a clothes washer combined with a clothes dryer; machines for the pharmaceutical industry, namely, machines for manufacturing blister packaging for pills; ] machines used for the manufacture of paints and plastics; machines used in the glass, ceramics and furniture industries, namely, an apparatus for the production of a flat glass; printing machines for commercial or industrial use and including a drying device for water-based ink; [ printing machines, namely, offset presses; ] printing machines for printing continuously delivered paper webs and for printing paper sheets; [ refrigerating and drying systems and apparatus sold as integral parts of machines for printing machines for commercial or industrial use, in particular essentially consisting of ultraviolet, light or infrared lamps and associated refrigerating, measuring, control and regulating devices; refrigerating and drying apparatus sold as integral parts of machines and devices for printing machines for commercial or industrial use; ] printing and paper finishing machines for commercial or industrial use, namely, printing ink cross-linking machines and apparatus, essentially consisting of ultraviolet, light or infrared lamps and associated refrigerating, measuring, control and regulating devices, sold as integral components therewith; [ mechanical radiation cross-linking devices for treatment and processing of paper, namely, drying of papers; control and regulating devices for printing machines for commercial or industrial use, sold as an integral component of printing machines, namely, temperature control and regulation device as well as radiation intensity control and regulation device; ] machines, namely, drying, radiation cross-linking, and thermal processing machines in the nature of infrared and near-infrared emitted, electromagnetic radiation machines, for the treatment and processing of metal, wood, plastic, rubber, glass, ceramics, paper, lacquers, porcelain, leather, foodstuffs, chemicals, textiles and clothing and for the drinks industry; machines, namely, drying machines, radiation cross-linking machines, and thermal processing machines in the nature of infrared and near-infrared, emitted radiation machines, for automation technology, for the film, photography and optics industry, for electrical engineering, for the drying, radiation cross-linking and thermal processing of metallic tapes, plastics, ink, dyes, paints and electronic devices; drying machines, radiation cross-linking machines, and thermal processing machines in the nature of infrared and near-infrared electromagnetic radiation machines, for the manufacture of electronic components and accessories and for the manufacture and repair of vehicles, ships and aeroplanes [ ; parts of the aforesaid goods sold as component units therewith ] |
| Goods and Services | Treatment of materials, namely, radiation treatment by means of infrared or ultraviolet radiation |
| International Class | 007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 019, 021, 023, 031, 034, 035 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 22, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 007 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors. |
| US Class Codes | 023, 028, 044 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, February 8, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 008 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 22, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 021, 023, 031, 034 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 22, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 011 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, February 22, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Value & Intellectual Properties Management GmbH |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Bruckmuehl-Heufeld 83052 DE |
| Party Name | Value & Intellectual Properties Management GmbH |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | 83052 Bruckmuehl-Heufeld DE |
| Party Name | Value & Intellectual Properties Management GmbH |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | 83052 Bruckmuehl-Heufeld DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, February 21, 2013 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, February 22, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, March 22, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, March 25, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 25, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2013 | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, September 13, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, September 13, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, September 14, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, September 13, 2013 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, September 13, 2013 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, October 10, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, October 10, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 10, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 31, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 31, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, April 25, 2014 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, May 1, 2014 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2014 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, May 29, 2014 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2014 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, August 7, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 13, 2015 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, August 19, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 22, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 12, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, April 20, 2020 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15 |
| Monday, June 29, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 23, 2022 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Saturday, August 19, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 7, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, February 8, 2025 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Saturday, February 8, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |