DCT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 22, 1991, a trademark application was filed for DCT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DCT trademark a serial number of 74187038. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 19, 2016. This trademark is owned by Ampex Corporation. The DCT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

video and data tape recorders, video special effects devices, video switchers, video signal editors, character and graphic generators, video interface devices, blank magnetic tape, pre-recorded alignment magnetic tapes, and diagnostic devices for audio, video and data equipment

user manuals for use in conjunction with audio, video and data products

General Information


Serial Number74187038
Word MarkDCT
Filing DateMonday, July 22, 1991
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 19, 2016
Registration Number1804993
Registration DateTuesday, November 16, 1993
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 28, 1992

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesvideo and data tape recorders, video special effects devices, video switchers, video signal editors, character and graphic generators, video interface devices, blank magnetic tape, pre-recorded alignment magnetic tapes, and diagnostic devices for audio, video and data equipment
Goods and Servicesuser manuals for use in conjunction with audio, video and data products

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 Codes038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 19, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 10, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 10, 1992

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 Codes038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 19, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 10, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 10, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAMPEX CORPORATION
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressREDWOOD CITY, CA 94063

Party NameAMPEX SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameAMPEX SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Party Type28 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameXEPMA III INC.
Party Type27 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameXEPMA II, INC.
Party Type25 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameXepma I Inc.
Party Type23 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameAmpex Corporation
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameAmpex Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Party NameAmpex Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94063

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 19, 2016CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, September 11, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, November 8, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Monday, August 21, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Saturday, June 12, 2004REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, June 12, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 31, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, March 31, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 5, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 13, 2000RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, October 17, 2000POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, October 17, 2000POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Tuesday, May 16, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 16, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 16, 1993ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, July 6, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 22, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, March 10, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 1, 1993STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, December 7, 1992USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, July 21, 1992NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 28, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 27, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, October 17, 1991APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 16, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER