LIGHTFORCE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, a trademark application was filed for LIGHTFORCE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LIGHTFORCE trademark a serial number of 88934529. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, August 2, 2022. This trademark is owned by Lightforce Orthodontics. The LIGHTFORCE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Custom design of orthodontic appliances based on personal selections made by the customer, namely, custom design of orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices; Design for others in the field of orthodontics, namely, orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices; Product design and d...
Orthodontic brackets; Orthodontic retainers; Orthodontic holders specially adapted for orthodontic retainers; none of the forgoing are for use with ultraviolet sterilization lamps for medical purposes
Custom manufacture of orthodontic appliances, namely, orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices
Computer hardware; Downloadable computer software for matching orthodontic and dental products for a customer's smile, bite and coloring; Downloadable computer software for 3D printing of orthodontic appliances and instructional user guides sold as a unit; Downloadable computer-aided manufacturing software for manufacturing orthodontics and dental products
General Information
| Serial Number | 88934529 |
| Word Mark | LIGHTFORCE |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, May 27, 2020 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 2, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 6809494 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 2, 2022 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 20, 2021 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Custom design of orthodontic appliances based on personal selections made by the customer, namely, custom design of orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices; Design for others in the field of orthodontics, namely, orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices; Product design and development in the field of orthodontics, namely, design and development of orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, orthodontic bonding cement, and temporary anchorage devices; Online non-downloadable computer software for matching orthodontic and dental products for a customer's smile, bite and coloring; On-line non-downloadable computer software for 3D printing of orthodontic appliances and instructional user guides sold as a unit; On-line non-downloadable computer software for manufacturing orthodontics and dental products |
| Pseudo Mark | LIGHT FORCE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) blue and green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Orthodontic brackets; Orthodontic retainers; Orthodontic holders specially adapted for orthodontic retainers; none of the forgoing are for use with ultraviolet sterilization lamps for medical purposes |
| Goods and Services | Custom manufacture of orthodontic appliances, namely, orthodontic brackets, aligners, clear aligners, clear aligner attachments, functional appliances, namely, class II and class III bite correctors, Maxillary molar distalizers, Maxillary expanders, braces, metal braces, ceramic braces, composite braces, polymer braces, lingual braces, wires, orthodontic ligatures, molar bands, elastics, bondable attachments and buttons, and temporary anchorage devices |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "LIGHTFORCE" in all capital letters, with the lettering in "LIGHT" in bold lettering, below a design of numerous bent lines fading from green to blue left to right and with the bend connected between the lines and the opening facing up to the right. |
| Goods and Services | Computer hardware; Downloadable computer software for matching orthodontic and dental products for a customer's smile, bite and coloring; Downloadable computer software for 3D printing of orthodontic appliances and instructional user guides sold as a unit; Downloadable computer-aided manufacturing software for manufacturing orthodontics and dental products |
Classification Information
| 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 | Monday, June 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, June 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, June 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, June 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 2020 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Lightforce Orthodontics |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Cambridge, MA 02141
US |
| Party Name | Lightforce Orthodontics |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Cambridge, MA 02141
US |
| Party Name | Lightforce Orthodontics |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Cambridge, MA 02141
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, May 30, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, June 15, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 17, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 18, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 18, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, February 18, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, March 15, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Friday, December 17, 2021 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 4, 2022 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 18, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Monday, April 4, 2022 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Friday, May 13, 2022 | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN |
| Friday, May 13, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 13, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 3, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, June 11, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Saturday, June 11, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, June 11, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Saturday, June 25, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
