AO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, November 14, 2000, a trademark application was filed for AO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AO trademark a serial number of 78035255. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, November 19, 2014. This trademark is owned by SYNTHES AG Chur. The AO trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

prerecorded computer discs, videotapes and CD-ROMS with computer programs for teaching surgical techniques, sorters for sorting photographic pictures, X-ray pictures, slide transparencies and videos featuring medical information, exposed X-ray films and slides; computer software for use in database management and spreadsheets in the fields of science and technology; blank magnetic data carriers for computers; integrated computer software for use in database management and spreadsheets in the fields of science, technology and education

surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary implants of biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials, in particular for osteosynthesis, musculoskeletal surgery, maxillofacial and spine surgery; artificial limbs, artificial teeth, bone pins, bone nails, bone screws and bone plates, angulated plates, compression plates, hip screws and hip plates, pedicle screws and pedicle hooks, intramedullary nails, splints, cerclage wires, bone clamps and bone staples; endoprosthesis, in particular endo-joint-prosthesis, intramedullary plugs; prostheses and reinforcements for ligaments and tendons; apparatus and instruments for stereo-tactical and computer-aided surgery, in particular, gastroscopes, laryngoscopes, probes and surgical knives; bone drills, rasps and saws, distractors, bone forceps, elevators, retractors, chisels, impactors, internal and external fixators, pelvic clamps, surgical drills, drill guides, aiming devices; trays and cases for instruments and implants of the aforesaid kind; surg...

printed matter, in particular newspapers, magazines and books featuring medical information; teaching material, in particular workbooks featuring medical information

Copyright management

publication of books and magazines; electronic publication services, in particular publication of text and graphic works of others on CD-ROMS featuring medical information; library services, production of educational video tapes; organizing and conducting fairs, classes, exhibitions, and seminars in the field of medicine
ao

General Information


Serial Number78035255
Word MarkAO
Filing DateTuesday, November 14, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, November 19, 2014
Registration Number3628725
Registration DateTuesday, May 26, 2009
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 6, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesprerecorded computer discs, videotapes and CD-ROMS with computer programs for teaching surgical techniques, sorters for sorting photographic pictures, X-ray pictures, slide transparencies and videos featuring medical information, exposed X-ray films and slides; computer software for use in database management and spreadsheets in the fields of science and technology; blank magnetic data carriers for computers; integrated computer software for use in database management and spreadsheets in the fields of science, technology and education
Goods and Servicessurgical, medical, dental, and veterinary implants of biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials, in particular for osteosynthesis, musculoskeletal surgery, maxillofacial and spine surgery; artificial limbs, artificial teeth, bone pins, bone nails, bone screws and bone plates, angulated plates, compression plates, hip screws and hip plates, pedicle screws and pedicle hooks, intramedullary nails, splints, cerclage wires, bone clamps and bone staples; endoprosthesis, in particular endo-joint-prosthesis, intramedullary plugs; prostheses and reinforcements for ligaments and tendons; apparatus and instruments for stereo-tactical and computer-aided surgery, in particular, gastroscopes, laryngoscopes, probes and surgical knives; bone drills, rasps and saws, distractors, bone forceps, elevators, retractors, chisels, impactors, internal and external fixators, pelvic clamps, surgical drills, drill guides, aiming devices; trays and cases for instruments and implants of the aforesaid kind; surgical sutures; artificial bones and limbs for medical insertion purposes
Goods and Servicesprinted matter, in particular newspapers, magazines and books featuring medical information; teaching material, in particular workbooks featuring medical information
Goods and ServicesCopyright management
Goods and Servicespublication of books and magazines; electronic publication services, in particular publication of text and graphic works of others on CD-ROMS featuring medical information; library services, production of educational video tapes; organizing and conducting fairs, classes, exhibitions, and seminars in the field of medicine

Classification Information


International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, December 2, 2000
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 18, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 18, 1998

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, December 2, 2000
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 18, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 18, 1998

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, December 2, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 18, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 18, 1998

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, July 20, 2001
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 18, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 18, 1998

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, December 2, 2000
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 18, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 18, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAO TECHNOLOGY AG
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHUR CH-7002
CH

Party NameAO TECHNOLOGY AG
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHUR CH-7002
CH

Party NameSYNTHES AG Chur
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChur 7002
CH

Party NameSYNTHES AG Chur
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChur 7002
CH

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, July 17, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 17, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, July 17, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, June 22, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 14, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 14, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, May 26, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 24, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 19, 2014TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Wednesday, November 19, 2014CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 19, 2014CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999
Wednesday, March 19, 2014CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, October 7, 2009COUNTERCLAIM OPP. NO. 999999
Tuesday, May 26, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 20, 2009LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, April 20, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 14, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, April 4, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, April 4, 2009ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, January 14, 2009STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, December 26, 2008USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, January 14, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, December 26, 2008TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2008EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 25, 2008EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, June 25, 2008TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, January 18, 2008EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, December 20, 2007EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, December 20, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, July 23, 2007TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 26, 2007EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 26, 2007EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, June 26, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, December 26, 2006NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 7, 2006OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, November 7, 2006OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Wednesday, November 24, 2004OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, August 4, 2004EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 6, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 16, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, April 30, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 23, 2004CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, April 15, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, March 22, 2004PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, January 16, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 24, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 24, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 17, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 6, 2003EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Thursday, November 21, 2002EXPARTE APPEAL AFFIRMED/REVERSED IN PART
Wednesday, July 17, 2002EXAMINERS STATEMENT MAILED
Monday, March 18, 2002EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, August 24, 2001FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, June 29, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 20, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, April 9, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER