IBM Z Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, a trademark application was filed for IBM Z with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IBM Z trademark a serial number of 79177432. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Thursday, June 1, 2023. This trademark is owned by International Business Machines Corporation. The IBM Z trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Construction & Repair Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Computer hardware, namely, computers, servers and storage apparatus; computer programs for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, software and networks; computer programs for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage apparatus; computer operating system software; computer programs for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a global computer network; computer programs for managing systems, software and processes in an information technology environment; cloud computing systems, namely, network integrated computer hardware and software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources; and instruction manuals sold as a unit therewith

Printed materials, namely, books, brochures, informational sheets, instructional manuals, written presentations, instructional and teaching materials, all in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions that many be conducted via a global computer network

Installation, repair and maintenance of computer hardware and computer systems combining software and hardware

Computer system integration services; computer consultation services; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with computers, servers and computer programs; computer system design services for others; computer system analysis services; technical services for the interconnection of computers and computer programs, namely, integration of computer systems and computer networks; testing of computer programs and computer hardware, namely, software, computer and server testing; installation, updating and maintenance of computer programs; computer programming services for others; cloud computing services, namely, dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources
ibm z

General Information


Serial Number79177432
Word MarkIBM Z
Filing DateWednesday, July 22, 2015
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, June 1, 2023
Registration Number5084178
Registration DateTuesday, November 22, 2016
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 6, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesComputer hardware, namely, computers, servers and storage apparatus; computer programs for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, software and networks; computer programs for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage apparatus; computer operating system software; computer programs for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a global computer network; computer programs for managing systems, software and processes in an information technology environment; cloud computing systems, namely, network integrated computer hardware and software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources; and instruction manuals sold as a unit therewith
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials, namely, books, brochures, informational sheets, instructional manuals, written presentations, instructional and teaching materials, all in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions that many be conducted via a global computer network
Pseudo MarkINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES Z
Goods and ServicesInstallation, repair and maintenance of computer hardware and computer systems combining software and hardware
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesComputer system integration services; computer consultation services; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with computers, servers and computer programs; computer system design services for others; computer system analysis services; technical services for the interconnection of computers and computer programs, namely, integration of computer systems and computer networks; testing of computer programs and computer hardware, namely, software, computer and server testing; installation, updating and maintenance of computer programs; computer programming services for others; cloud computing services, namely, dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources

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 DateMonday, December 7, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateMonday, December 7, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, December 7, 2015
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateMonday, December 7, 2015
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 3, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Monday, December 7, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, December 7, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 11, 2015APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, December 30, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 4, 2015LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, December 31, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, January 7, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, February 12, 2016NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Saturday, February 13, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, July 7, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, July 15, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 7, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Friday, February 26, 2016NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, July 15, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, August 3, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 17, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 17, 2016NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, August 17, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, September 6, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, October 21, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, November 22, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 22, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, March 8, 2017GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Wednesday, March 8, 2017GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Friday, March 10, 2017CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Monday, March 20, 2017CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED
Friday, August 11, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, September 17, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 17, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 21, 2022TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 2, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 6, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, November 22, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, June 1, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 29, 2025INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, August 18, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 18, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 1, 2023REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Thursday, June 1, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL