| Serial Number | 79285090 |
| Word Mark | FLEX-XC1 |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 30, 2020 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 1, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 6366736 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 1, 2021 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording "FLEX-X" in large bold text where the "X" is larger than "FLEX". Appearing as a superscript to the right of the wording "FLEX-X" is the stylized wording "C1". A curved line appears to the left of the wording and extends above and below the wording. |
| Goods and Services | Scientific, photographic, cinematographic, optical, signalling, checking and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, remote control apparatus for industrial and medical instruments, apparatus in the nature of computer hardware and recorded software for training, teaching and instructing in the field of endoscopic examination and treatment, medical surgery simulators for teaching purposes for surgical procedures in the fields of endoscopy, gynecology, urology and arthroscopy, apparatus for simulating surgical procedures, adapters and cables for connecting cameras to industrial endoscopes, illuminating and lighting devices as parts of endoscopic equipment, charge coupled device (CCD) cameras for use in non-medical industrial endoscopy, probes for visual testing and inspection of industrial machinery, cinematographic cameras, filters for photography, filters for ultraviolet rays for photography, photometers, apertometers, carrying cases especially adapted for carrying dark plates used in photography, cases especially made for photographic apparatus and instruments, photovoltaic cells, electric batteries, ultrasonic and high frequency power supplies, remote control apparatus for industrial and medical instruments, electrical switchboxes, electric light dimmers, light-emitting diodes (LED), luminous signs, light-emitting electronic pointers, light projectors, time recording apparatus, automatic time switches, stereoscopes, stereoscopic apparatus, microtomes; optical apparatus and equipment, namely, optical inspection apparatus; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of data, sound or images; magnetic recording media, namely, encoded magnetic identification bracelets, encoded magnetic cards for recording the sounds, data, and output of endoscopic procedures, blank magnetic data carriers, blank recordable magnetic tapes, magnetic tape units for computers, blank recordable magnetic discs, blank magnetic discs, blank videotapes, blank video cassettes; compact discs, namely, blank compact discs with read-only memory, prerecorded compact discs featuring audio and video in the field of medical technology, pre-recorded compact discs featuring information in the field of medical technology; DVDs, namely, blank compact discs with read-only memory, prerecorded compact discs featuring audio and video in the field of medical technology, pre-recorded compact discs featuring information in the field of medical technology; digital recording media, namely, blank optical discs, blank smart cards, blank USB flash drives, blank sound recording carriers; magnets for industrial purposes, magnetizers and demagnitizers; downloadable computer software for recording, processing, and editing images and videos, for use in visual testing and inspection of industrial materials, and for operating medical devices; computers; computer hardware; laptops; hardware for data processing; downloadable data processing software for graphic representations; storage apparatus for data processing installations, namely, computer backup, storage and transmission systems for digital content; cameras; endoscopic cameras for industrial purposes; image analysis apparatus in the nature of computer hardware and prerecorded software for recording, processing, and editing images and videos; image recording apparatus; image reproducing apparatus; image transmission apparatus; image recording apparatus; downloadable image management software; apparatus for reproducing images; imaging devices for scientific purposes, namely, endoscopes for industrial purposes, videoscopes, rigid and flexible endoscopes, borescopes, fiberscopes, microscopes, endoscope cameras, cinematographic cameras, cameras for photography; endoscopes and endoscopic apparatus other than for medical purposes; industrial endoscopes other than for medical purposes; structural parts for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class; all aforesaid goods in the medical and borescopic field, not for medical use |
| Pseudo Mark | FLEX-X C1 |
| Goods and Services | Paper and paperboard, namely, paper file covers, binders, albums for photographs, slides and histological sections, stationery display cards, almanacs; printed matter, namely, books, manuals, booklets, leaflets, periodicals, newsletters, catalogs, magazines, journals, informational flyers, handbooks, paper signs, prospectuses, pamphlets, letters, pre-printed forms, photographs, and biological samples for use in microscopy in the field of medical technology, surgical technology, medicine, veterinary medicine, dental medicine, non-medical and medical endoscopy; brochures in the field of medical technology, surgical technology, medicine, veterinary medicine, dental medicine, non-medical and medical endoscopy; leaflets in the field of medical technology, surgical technology, medicine, veterinary medicine, dental medicine, non-medical and medical endoscopy; bookbinding materials; photographs; stationery; printed instructional and teaching material except apparatus in the field of surgical technology, medical technology, medicine, veterinary medicine, dental medicine, medical and non-medical endoscopy, and medical clinics; bags and pouches of paper, cardboard, or plastic for packaging and wrapping purposes; boxes, containers, and cartons of paper or cardboard for use in packaging and storage purposes; envelopes of paper, cardboard, or plastic for use in packaging, wrapping, and storage purposes; films and roll stock of paper, cardboard, or plastic for use in packaging, wrapping, and storage purposes; sheets of paper, cardboard, or plastic for use in packaging and wrapping purposes; cardboard packaging material |
| Pseudo Mark | FLEX-X C ONE |
| Pseudo Mark | FLEX-XC ONE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary instruments and apparatus for use in general surgery and endoscopic surgery, namely, medical electronic imaging equipment composed of video cameras, camera heads, monitors, endoscopes; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes for imaging and testing in the fields of tissue-based diagnostic testing, cytology and cell-based testing; diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical purposes, namely, uretero-renoscope, cystoscopes, medical endoscopes, medical endoscope lights, medical endoscope camera, ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; medical endoscopes; rigid medical endoscopes; rigid endoscopes for medical purposes; electronic endoscopes for surgical purposes; electronic endoscopes for medical purposes; endoscopic apparatus for medical and surgical purposes; video uretero-renoscope; medical imaging apparatus |
| 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, May 8, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 8, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 8, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 4, 2021 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, September 16, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, September 16, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 15, 2021 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Sunday, March 14, 2021 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 5, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, February 5, 2021 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, February 5, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 5, 2021 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 5, 2021 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 5, 2021 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, December 10, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, July 10, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Monday, May 18, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, May 8, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, May 8, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 7, 2020 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |