| Serial Number | 97029080 |
| Word Mark | GRINDING HUB |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, September 15, 2021 |
| Status | 730 - FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Thursday, August 15, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Arranging of online and in-person seminars, courses and congresses in the fields of robotics, computer science, communications technology, data processing, computer hardware and software systems for use in controlling industrial automation and processes, and metalworking machines and machine tools; publication and editing of books, newspapers, and periodicals; education, entertainment and sport services, namely, education in the nature of providing classes and instruction in the fields of robotics; entertainment in the nature of providing a continuing program about robotics accessible by means of radio, television, web-based applications, mobile phone applications, and computer networks; sports services in the nature of arranging and conducting sports events; publishing, reporting, and writing of texts, namely, online publication of texts of others in the field of robotics; reporting of text in the nature of providing online publications in the nature of news articles in the field of current events; writing of articles for periodicals other than for advertising or publicity; writing of online blogs for others for non-advertising and non-publicity purposes; providing on-line publications in the nature of articles, books, and magazines in the fields of robotics, computer science, communications technology, data processing, computer hardware and software systems for use in controlling industrial automation and processes, and metalworking machines and machine tools; editing of written texts; writing services for blogs other than for advertising or publicity |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording "GRINDING HUB" with the left half of the letter "G" in "GRINDING" colored maroon and forming a semicircle within a square which contains a gray circle to the left and contiguous with the outside of the maroon semicircle and which also contains a light gray semicircle within the maroon semicircle. The square is outlined in dark gray which connects with the right half of the letter "G", which is in dark gray and which partially forms the upper and lower right edge of the square, with the middle of the right edge of the square consisting of the edge of the light gray semicircle. The word "GRINDING" is otherwise dark gray, with the word "HUB" in maroon letters beneath the "DING" of "GRINDING". The color white is for background only and does not form part of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Data processing equipment; computers, peripherals adapted for use with computers excluding hubs; downloadable computer software for industrial system automation and robotics and for use in controlling machines and machine tools for metal working and allowing computer hardware and electronic devices to communicate with each other; interface cards for data processing apparatus in the form of printed circuits; interfaces for computers; signal cables for IT, AV and telecommunication; Downloadable electronic databases and electronic databases recorded on computer media in the fields of robotics, computer science, communications technology, data processing, computer hardware and software systems for use in controlling industrial automation and processes, and metalworking machines and machine tools; computer systems for controlling machines tools and for integration thereof into IT systems, namely, downloadable software for monitoring and controlling communication between computers and machine tools |
| Goods and Services | Industrial robots, in particular for assembling work pieces to be machined and for manufacturing and machining work pieces; machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, namely, machines and machine tools for metal working; structural parts for the aforesaid goods |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter, namely, teaching materials in the fields of robotics, computer science, communications technology, data processing, computer hardware and software systems for use in controlling industrial automation and processes, and metalworking machines and machine tools |
| Goods and Services | Communication by computer terminals and Internet access, namely, providing electronic telecommunication connections, communication by electronic computer terminals, and Internet access; providing access to content, websites, blogs and portals, all in the nature of providing Internet access; communication by online blogs, namely, providing Internet access in order to access online internet blogs |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) light gray, dark gray, and maroon is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising; mediation of advertising; organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; arranging of exhibitions for business purposes; organization of exhibitions and events for commercial or advertising purposes; advertising, marketing and promotional services; promotion, advertising and marketing of on-line websites; blogger outreach services, namely, distribution and dissemination of advertising materials via blogs; advertising and marketing services provided by means of blogging; writing of texts, namely, writing of publicity texts in the form of blog posts |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "GRINDING HUB" |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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, 024, 031, 034, 035 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 007 |
| 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 | Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | VDW VEREIN DEUTSCHER WERKZEUGMASCHINENFABRIKEN E.V. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Frankfurt am Main D-60528 DE |
| Party Name | VDW VEREIN DEUTSCHER WERKZEUGMASCHINENFABRIKEN E.V. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Frankfurt am Main D-60528 DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, September 18, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 21, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, October 22, 2021 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, November 17, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, November 24, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 19, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |