K IFE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, a trademark application was filed for K IFE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the K IFE trademark a serial number of 79360648. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, August 13, 2024. This trademark is owned by Knorr-Bremse AG. The K IFE trademark is filed in the Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, and Construction & Repair Services categories with the following description:

Mechanically and/or pneumatically and/or hydraulically and/or electromechanically and/or electromagnetically and/or electrically and/or electronically operated, controlled and controlling, measuring, signalling, checking being supervision, regulating, recording, amplifying, and monitoring equipment and apparatus, namely, electronic signaling mechanisms being rail vehicle control systems comprising of data processing equipment, computer hardware, and recorded software used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, track switches and lights, electronic sensors; electric and electromechanical obstruction sensors consisting of detectors, distance, speed, position, and weight measuring apparatus and computer apparatus for the output of electrical signals; downloadable and recorded computer programs and software for monitoring vehicles, railway stations and railway lines, for detecting and controlling vehicles, ground faults, b...

Pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors; electric door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors

Maintenance and repair of vehicle door systems, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle door systems, assembly, modernisation being servicing, maintenance, engine overhauling and repair of vehicles; assembly, installation, modernisation being servicing, maintenance, engine overhauling and repair of electric and electronic apparatus, in particular in vehicles; vehicle repair consultancy; advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment

Vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors, in particular exterior doors, interior doors, connecting doors, sliding doors, driver's cab doors, pivot sliding doors, swing doors boarding aids specially adapted for affixing to railway vehicles and sold as integral components thereof, in particular ramps, sliding steps, folding steps, gap bridging devices; trapping protection devices as structural parts of vehicle door systems; the aforementioned goods in particular for trams and urban railways, underground and over ground railways, passenger coaches and high-speed trains
k ife

General Information


Serial Number79360648
Word MarkK IFE
Filing DateWednesday, November 16, 2022
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, August 13, 2024
Registration Number7470132
Registration DateTuesday, August 13, 2024
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 28, 2024

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a blue square to the left of a white square; inside the blue square is the white outline of a circle with the letter "K" in white within the circle, and two white pentagon shapes positioned horizontally on either side of the circle; inside the white square is the lettering "IFE" in blue stylized font.
Goods and ServicesMechanically and/or pneumatically and/or hydraulically and/or electromechanically and/or electromagnetically and/or electrically and/or electronically operated, controlled and controlling, measuring, signalling, checking being supervision, regulating, recording, amplifying, and monitoring equipment and apparatus, namely, electronic signaling mechanisms being rail vehicle control systems comprising of data processing equipment, computer hardware, and recorded software used in the railway industry for detecting and controlling trains, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, track switches and lights, electronic sensors; electric and electromechanical obstruction sensors consisting of detectors, distance, speed, position, and weight measuring apparatus and computer apparatus for the output of electrical signals; downloadable and recorded computer programs and software for monitoring vehicles, railway stations and railway lines, for detecting and controlling vehicles, ground faults, broken rails, power failures, switches and lights, for controlling signaling equipment for vehicles, railway stations and railway lines, for facilitating and managing the transportation and delivery of people and goods by road and rail, for facilitating the maintenance of vehicles, railway stations and railway lines, for fleet management, for facilitating and managing logistics of railway systems, for facilitating the training of staff with respect to vehicles and railway stations, for the steering and control of vehicles, for the remote control of railway points, for automatic steering of vehicles, for voltage regulation of vehicles, for tracking and mapping for road and rail traffic, for the management and maintenance of rail and road traffic, for the maintenance of vehicles, for modelling and simulation of road and railway equipment and optimization of road and railway equipment, for cyber security of railway systems, for measuring energy, for controlling energy, for protection against surges or electrical interferences, for controlling doors including railway platform screen doors, for controlling vehicle trailer functions, for monitoring, diagnosing, controlling and operating vehicles, for pressurizing brake systems for land vehicles, for monitoring and controlling brakes for land vehicles, for data processing in relation to all of the foregoing, for monitoring and controlling heating, ventilating, air conditioning and air purification equipment, for accessing education training modules in relation to the foregoing, and for use in connecting information systems; motion sensors for railway vehicle door systems; data processing apparatus comprising electrical sensors for sensing the presence or absence of individuals or objects by contact or pressure, namely, electric and electromechanical obstruction sensors consisting of detectors, distance, speed, position, and weight measuring apparatus and computer apparatus for the output of electrical signals; electronic control apparatus for electric and electro-pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular for extendable and retractable boarding aids for railway vehicles, in particular ramps, sliding steps and folding steps; electronic access controls for vehicle doors; electronic control apparatus for pneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular for extendable and retractable boarding aids, in particular ramps, sliding steps and folding steps
Goods and ServicesPneumatic door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors; electric door openers and closers for vehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors
Goods and ServicesMaintenance and repair of vehicle door systems, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle door systems, assembly, modernisation being servicing, maintenance, engine overhauling and repair of vehicles; assembly, installation, modernisation being servicing, maintenance, engine overhauling and repair of electric and electronic apparatus, in particular in vehicles; vehicle repair consultancy; advisory services relating to the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment
Indication of Colors claimedThe colors blue and white are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesVehicle doors, in particular automatically operated railway vehicle doors, in particular exterior doors, interior doors, connecting doors, sliding doors, driver's cab doors, pivot sliding doors, swing doors boarding aids specially adapted for affixing to railway vehicles and sold as integral components thereof, in particular ramps, sliding steps, folding steps, gap bridging devices; trapping protection devices as structural parts of vehicle door systems; the aforementioned goods in particular for trams and urban railways, underground and over ground railways, passenger coaches and high-speed trains

Classification Information


International Class007 - 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 Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 20, 2023
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateFriday, January 20, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 20, 2023
Primary Code012
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 DateFriday, January 20, 2023
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKnorr-Bremse AG
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Party NameKnorr-Bremse AG
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Party NameKnorr-Bremse AG
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, April 8, 2023NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, January 19, 2023SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, January 20, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, January 24, 2023APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, April 24, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 25, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 26, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Friday, May 5, 2023CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, June 9, 2023REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Friday, June 9, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, June 30, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 30, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 5, 2023REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, November 28, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 28, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 29, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 30, 2023FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, November 30, 2023FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, November 30, 2023NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, April 22, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 22, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 22, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 22, 2024TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 8, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, May 15, 2024NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, May 28, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 18, 2024NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Monday, July 8, 2024NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, May 28, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 11, 2024NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, June 17, 2024NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 13, 2024REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 1, 2025FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, March 5, 2025GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, March 5, 2025GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Monday, March 17, 2025IRREGULARITY ON FINAL DECISION RECEIVED FROM IB
Tuesday, April 1, 2025IRREGULARITY FROM IB EXAMINED BY MPU
Wednesday, November 13, 2024FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 13, 2024NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED