LIGA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 25, 1994, a trademark application was filed for LIGA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LIGA trademark a serial number of 74517074. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, August 14, 2010. This trademark is owned by Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH. The LIGA trademark is filed in the Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, and Treatment & Processing of Materials Services categories with the following description:

semi-finished and finished products of metal, plastic or ceramic, namely, filters and microfilters for use in embossing machines; wire mesh filters for use in embossing machines; micromechanical components, namely, rack-and-pinion transmission gears and embossing dies, all for use with machines to produce medical devices or machines for the production of medical devices, micrototal analysis systems used to emboss films, plastic plates and ceramic-based materials; electrical micromotors for use in machines, namely, medical devices comprising catheters

ELECTRICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS, NAMELY, MICROCOUPLINGS AND MICROCONTRACTS; ELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS, NAMELY, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEASURING AND REGULATING ACCELERATION, FORCE, TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE; ELECTRICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS, NAMELY, MINIATURIZED ACCELERATOR SENSORS, PROBES, NAMELY, LIGHT-GUIDE COUPLING ELEMENTS, DEMULTIPLEXERS, OPTICAL LENSES AND LENS SYSTEMS COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF CONVEX AND/OR CONCAVE LENSES; FIBER OPTICS, SEMI-FINISHED AND FINISHED PRODUCTS OF METAL, PLASTIC OR CERAMIC, NAMELY, INCLUDING INFRARED-OPTICAL SYSTEMS

EMBOSSING DIES, ALL FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES

heat exchangers, semi-finished and finished products of metal, plastic or ceramic, namely, filters and microfilters for use in filtration of fuels, namely, oil, gas, diesel, and kerosene; wire mesh filters for use in filtration of fuels, namely, oils, gas, diesel, and kerosene

irradiation of light-sensitive substrates and removal of either the irradiated or non-irradiated regions by chemical means; galvanic molding of microstructured matrices; mechanical molding of microstructured elements of microstructred tools in plastic, metal or ceramic; diamond mill of machinable metals, plastics or ceramics

General Information


Serial Number74517074
Word MarkLIGA
Filing DateMonday, April 25, 1994
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, August 14, 2010
Registration Number2801647
Registration DateTuesday, January 6, 2004
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 17, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicessemi-finished and finished products of metal, plastic or ceramic, namely, filters and microfilters for use in embossing machines; wire mesh filters for use in embossing machines; micromechanical components, namely, rack-and-pinion transmission gears and embossing dies, all for use with machines to produce medical devices or machines for the production of medical devices, micrototal analysis systems used to emboss films, plastic plates and ceramic-based materials; electrical micromotors for use in machines, namely, medical devices comprising catheters
Goods and ServicesELECTRICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS, NAMELY, MICROCOUPLINGS AND MICROCONTRACTS; ELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS, NAMELY, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEASURING AND REGULATING ACCELERATION, FORCE, TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE; ELECTRICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS, NAMELY, MINIATURIZED ACCELERATOR SENSORS, PROBES, NAMELY, LIGHT-GUIDE COUPLING ELEMENTS, DEMULTIPLEXERS, OPTICAL LENSES AND LENS SYSTEMS COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF CONVEX AND/OR CONCAVE LENSES; FIBER OPTICS, SEMI-FINISHED AND FINISHED PRODUCTS OF METAL, PLASTIC OR CERAMIC, NAMELY, INCLUDING INFRARED-OPTICAL SYSTEMS
Goods and ServicesEMBOSSING DIES, ALL FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES
Goods and Servicesheat exchangers, semi-finished and finished products of metal, plastic or ceramic, namely, filters and microfilters for use in filtration of fuels, namely, oil, gas, diesel, and kerosene; wire mesh filters for use in filtration of fuels, namely, oils, gas, diesel, and kerosene
Goods and Servicesirradiation of light-sensitive substrates and removal of either the irradiated or non-irradiated regions by chemical means; galvanic molding of microstructured matrices; mechanical molding of microstructured elements of microstructred tools in plastic, metal or ceramic; diamond mill of machinable metals, plastics or ceramics
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "LIGA" is "league".

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, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 14, 2010
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 14, 2010
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 14, 2010
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 14, 2010
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 14, 2010
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFORSCHUNGESZENTRUM KARLSRUHE GMBH
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressD-76021 KARLSRUHE
DE

Party NameFORSCHUNGESZENTRUM KARLSRUHE GMBH
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressD-76021 KARLSRUHE
DE

Party NameKernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressD-76133 Karlsruhe
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, August 14, 2010CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, January 6, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 30, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 22, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, November 9, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, October 30, 2003FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 22, 2003FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 22, 2003FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 17, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 28, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 6, 2002SEC. 44(E) CLAIM ADDED
Tuesday, August 6, 2002Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Tuesday, August 6, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 31, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 8, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 21, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 8, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 21, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, November 21, 2001PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Saturday, July 21, 2001NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Friday, May 25, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 15, 2001PETITION TO DIRECTOR - GRANTED
Monday, January 22, 2001PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Monday, February 26, 2001EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Sunday, January 21, 2001EXTENSION 5 FILED
Wednesday, September 20, 2000EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, July 20, 2000EXTENSION 4 FILED
Monday, March 13, 2000EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Saturday, January 8, 2000EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, July 16, 1999EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, July 16, 1999EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, February 8, 1999EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, January 21, 1999EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, July 21, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 28, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 27, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, December 10, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 21, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 21, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 4, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 6, 1996FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, December 21, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 3, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, April 3, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 5, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, September 20, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 20, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER