ETHERCAT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, January 7, 2004, a trademark application was filed for ETHERCAT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ETHERCAT trademark a serial number of 78348839. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, December 13, 2016. This trademark is owned by BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH. The ETHERCAT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Electrical, electronic, optical measuring, signaling, checking and supervising, regulating and control apparatus, instruments and installations; namely, electrical bus couplers, electrical bus terminal controllers, man-machine computer interface boards, electrical connectors, digital input/output terminals for data processors, and optical filters; data processing equipment and computer and network components and interfaces, namely, counters for data processors, analog input/output computer terminals, computer terminals for angular position displacement measurement, computer sensor interfaces, encoder interfaces, computer communication terminals, computer system terminals, bus end terminals for computers, computer voltage supply terminals, potential distribution terminals for computers, shield terminals for computers; process control systems comprised of computer hardware; network-based computer programs, namely, data processing computer programs for controlling, supervising, optimizing...

Printed matter, namely, instructional manuals for computer programs for use with industrial machinery, for automation software for general purposes, for computer programs for controlling the operation of industrial machinery and for storing and retrieving information in program files, for computer software for creating automation software, for computer programs for controlling, supervising, optimizing and diagnosing industrial machinery arid automation systems, all abovementioned programs recorded on data carriers; * all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines *

Computer programming for others; * all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines *
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General Information


Serial Number78348839
Word MarkETHERCAT
Filing DateWednesday, January 7, 2004
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Registration Number3163435
Registration DateTuesday, October 24, 2006
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 25, 2005

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, page 2, column 1, line 3 after software "all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines", should be inserted; and in column 2, line 3 after carriers "all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines", should be inserted; and in line 6 after others "all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines", should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesElectrical, electronic, optical measuring, signaling, checking and supervising, regulating and control apparatus, instruments and installations; namely, electrical bus couplers, electrical bus terminal controllers, man-machine computer interface boards, electrical connectors, digital input/output terminals for data processors, and optical filters; data processing equipment and computer and network components and interfaces, namely, counters for data processors, analog input/output computer terminals, computer terminals for angular position displacement measurement, computer sensor interfaces, encoder interfaces, computer communication terminals, computer system terminals, bus end terminals for computers, computer voltage supply terminals, potential distribution terminals for computers, shield terminals for computers; process control systems comprised of computer hardware; network-based computer programs, namely, data processing computer programs for controlling, supervising, optimizing and diagnosing of industrial machinery and automation systems; computer software for projecting, planning, parameterization and commissioning of computer terminal stations; software for run-time environment for enabling other software programs to self-execute; computer software for enabling data exchange between compilers and interpreters; computer software for creating visualization computer programs and for controlling the operation of computer peripherals; programming software for developing computer programs; software for online diagnosis of fault errors in communications lines and in control devices, interpreters and message routers; multi-task computer software for database management and data exchange management; computer software for position control of industrial machinery; computer editor software for linking compiled programs to industrial machinery; computer software for enabling data exchange between personal computers and industrial machines; automation software for use in general purpose computers for controlling the operation of industrial machinery and for storing and retrieving information in program files in industrial machinery; computer software for creating automation software; computer programs recorded on data carriers for controlling the operation of industrial machinery; software for storing and retrieving information in program files in industrial machinery and for creating automation software; * all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines *
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, instructional manuals for computer programs for use with industrial machinery, for automation software for general purposes, for computer programs for controlling the operation of industrial machinery and for storing and retrieving information in program files, for computer software for creating automation software, for computer programs for controlling, supervising, optimizing and diagnosing industrial machinery arid automation systems, all abovementioned programs recorded on data carriers; * all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines *
Goods and ServicesComputer programming for others; * all the aforementioned goods not for construction and mining equipment, diesel generator sets, natural gas generator sets and industrial gas turbines *

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 DateTuesday, January 13, 2004
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

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 DateTuesday, January 13, 2004
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 13, 2004
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressVerl 33415
DE

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressVerl 33415
DE

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressVerl 33415
DE

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressVerl 33415
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, July 31, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, July 31, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 13, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 13, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 13, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 6, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 27, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 24, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, June 23, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 23, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, June 23, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 18, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 18, 2011SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Friday, October 21, 2011AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, October 21, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 18, 2011TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 24, 2006REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 19, 2006LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, September 14, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, September 8, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, September 6, 2006ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 15, 2006STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, July 14, 2006USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, July 14, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2006NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, October 25, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 5, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 16, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, August 12, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, August 10, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 22, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 11, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 11, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, March 14, 2005FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Saturday, March 12, 2005FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Saturday, February 12, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 31, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 31, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, August 2, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, July 29, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 13, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM