IMIS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 15, 1997, a trademark application was filed for IMIS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IMIS trademark a serial number of 75324928. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Friday, February 4, 2000. This trademark is owned by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. The IMIS trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

medical devices, namely, a computerized surgical manipulation system comprised of surgeon's console, master control, immersive video display, surgical manipulation system software and instructional manuals provided as a unit; patient-side cart with set-up arms and manipulator slave arms, sterile adaptors to connect arms to instruments; medical devices, namely, a full line of resposable (limited re-use) tools, namely, laparoscopes, endoscopes, trocars, cannulas, cutters, clamps, elevators, gouges, knives, scope preheaters, light sources, cables and component parts, electrosurgical instruments, electrocautery instruments, laser instruments, ultrasound instruments, lens cleaning, scrub and biopsy brushes, clip appliers and clips, tack appliers and tacks, applicators, ligature carriers/needle holders, clamps/hemostats/graspers, curettes, instrument guides, ligature passing and knotting instruments, needles, retractors, snares, stylets, forceps, dissectors, calipers, scissors, suction/irrig...

educational services, namely, conducting seminars, conferences, workshops, reference site training, and classes for physicians in the field of minimally invasive surgical procedures and in the use of minimally invasive surgical devices and distributing training manuals, white papers and journals in connection therewith

medical services, namely, conducting minimally invasive surgery

General Information


Serial Number75324928
Word MarkIMIS
Filing DateTuesday, July 15, 1997
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateFriday, February 4, 2000
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 11, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesmedical devices, namely, a computerized surgical manipulation system comprised of surgeon's console, master control, immersive video display, surgical manipulation system software and instructional manuals provided as a unit; patient-side cart with set-up arms and manipulator slave arms, sterile adaptors to connect arms to instruments; medical devices, namely, a full line of resposable (limited re-use) tools, namely, laparoscopes, endoscopes, trocars, cannulas, cutters, clamps, elevators, gouges, knives, scope preheaters, light sources, cables and component parts, electrosurgical instruments, electrocautery instruments, laser instruments, ultrasound instruments, lens cleaning, scrub and biopsy brushes, clip appliers and clips, tack appliers and tacks, applicators, ligature carriers/needle holders, clamps/hemostats/graspers, curettes, instrument guides, ligature passing and knotting instruments, needles, retractors, snares, stylets, forceps, dissectors, calipers, scissors, suction/irrigation probes, sterile drapes, hemostats, amputation hooks, osteotomes, saws, retainer, suturing apparatus, measuring tapes, chisels and contractors, files, skin graft expanders, lancet, mallets, pliers, hammers, rasps, spatulas, and strippers; full line of FDA Classes I and II exempt surgical instruments, namely, scalpels, scalpel blades and handles, staplers, tacker, clip appliers, electrocautery tools, forceps, needle holders, guides and drivers, graspers, and kiteners
Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely, conducting seminars, conferences, workshops, reference site training, and classes for physicians in the field of minimally invasive surgical procedures and in the use of minimally invasive surgical devices and distributing training manuals, white papers and journals in connection therewith
Goods and Servicesmedical services, namely, conducting minimally invasive surgery

Classification Information


International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 6, 1997
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 6, 1997
Primary Code041
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 DateWednesday, September 30, 1998
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMountain View, CA 94043

Party NameIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMountain View, CA 94043

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 11, 2000ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, August 3, 1999NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 11, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 9, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 16, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 29, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 25, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, September 3, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 2, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 17, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER