LME CLEAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 31, 2012, a trademark application was filed for LME CLEAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LME CLEAR trademark a serial number of 79119119. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Monday, January 6, 2025. This trademark is owned by The London Metal Exchange. The LME CLEAR trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

[ Arranging and conducting educational conferences; educational services, namely, conducting lectures and seminars in the field of finance, business, commercial trading and clearing of commodities and derivatives of commodities; publication of periodicals; publication of periodicals in the field of business, finance, commercial trading and clearing of commodities and derivatives of commodities; publication of books, periodicals, brochures and pamphlets featuring statistical and financial information; provision of non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of online articles, books, periodicals, brochures and pamphlets in the field of business and finance, commercial trading and clearing of commodities and derivatives of commodities]

Computer software platforms and computer systems, namely, software and software application framework that allows users to trade, clear trades, and sell in commodities and derivatives; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; pre-recorded digital audio tapes and CD ROMS featuring information on the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities; DVDs featuring information on the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities; downloadable electronic publications, namely, newsletters, manuals, magazines, and books featuring information on the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities recorded on computer media; computer software to enable searching of data

[ Printed materials, namely, contracts forms, certificates, magazines, manuals, newsletters, and books in the field of the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities; printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of the clearing and trading of commodities; stationery]

Operating, supervising, administering and organizing stock markets and stock exchanges for sellers of goods and services, namely, for the benefit of trading commodities and derivatives on commodities for sellers of goods and services; financial services, namely, commodity trading and clearing for others; commodities exchange services; financial services, namely, brokerage of, dealing in and clearing of commodities, futures, options, indices, stocks and bonds; financial matching and clearing services; financial clearing houses; financial services, namely, clearing, matching and clearing-house services of financial transactions; financial analysis and consultation, namely, providing consultation and information in the field of recordal and regulation of financial security and commodity transactions and financial contracts all relating to the trading and exchange of commodities and derivatives on commodities; provision of financial information relating to the trading and exchange of commo...

Provision of business information; compilation and provision of trade and business price and statistical information; provision of management and compilation of computerised databases; computerised data base management; business research; conducting business surveys; business supervision services; business consultation services in the field of regulation compliance; business administration services for processing of sales and financial deals made through telecommunications; preparation and compilation of market analysis reports; financial account auditing; Economic market forecasting for those in the financial sector; cost price analysis; retail and wholesale store services featuring common metals and their alloys, precious metals and their alloys, semi-precious metals, unprocessed plastics and resins, books, publications, printed matter, statistical information, historical data; provision of commercial information

[Arbitration; alternative dispute resolution; provision of legal services in the field of financial services and stock exchanges; supervisory, information, advisory and consultancy services for all of the aforesaid services, all the aforesaid services also provided on-line from a computer database, the Internet, and electronic media]

[Computer programming; rental of computer software; hosting the web sites of others; installation and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer software; all the aforesaid being in the fields of financial clearing and the trading of commodities and derivatives of commodities]
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General Information


Serial Number79119119
Word MarkLME CLEAR
Filing DateTuesday, January 31, 2012
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateMonday, January 6, 2025
Registration Number4545584
Registration DateTuesday, June 10, 2014
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 25, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Arranging and conducting educational conferences; educational services, namely, conducting lectures and seminars in the field of finance, business, commercial trading and clearing of commodities and derivatives of commodities; publication of periodicals; publication of periodicals in the field of business, finance, commercial trading and clearing of commodities and derivatives of commodities; publication of books, periodicals, brochures and pamphlets featuring statistical and financial information; provision of non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of online articles, books, periodicals, brochures and pamphlets in the field of business and finance, commercial trading and clearing of commodities and derivatives of commodities]
Goods and ServicesComputer software platforms and computer systems, namely, software and software application framework that allows users to trade, clear trades, and sell in commodities and derivatives; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; pre-recorded digital audio tapes and CD ROMS featuring information on the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities; DVDs featuring information on the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities; downloadable electronic publications, namely, newsletters, manuals, magazines, and books featuring information on the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities recorded on computer media; computer software to enable searching of data
Goods and Services[ Printed materials, namely, contracts forms, certificates, magazines, manuals, newsletters, and books in the field of the clearing and trading of commodities and derivatives on commodities; printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of the clearing and trading of commodities; stationery]
Pseudo MarkLONDON METAL EXCHANGE CLEAR
Goods and ServicesOperating, supervising, administering and organizing stock markets and stock exchanges for sellers of goods and services, namely, for the benefit of trading commodities and derivatives on commodities for sellers of goods and services; financial services, namely, commodity trading and clearing for others; commodities exchange services; financial services, namely, brokerage of, dealing in and clearing of commodities, futures, options, indices, stocks and bonds; financial matching and clearing services; financial clearing houses; financial services, namely, clearing, matching and clearing-house services of financial transactions; financial analysis and consultation, namely, providing consultation and information in the field of recordal and regulation of financial security and commodity transactions and financial contracts all relating to the trading and exchange of commodities and derivatives on commodities; provision of financial information relating to the trading and exchange of commodities and derivatives on commodities, namely, financial real-time and historic data; quotation of commodity exchange prices; providing a database featuring financial information on the trading and clearing of commodities and derivatives of commodities
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProvision of business information; compilation and provision of trade and business price and statistical information; provision of management and compilation of computerised databases; computerised data base management; business research; conducting business surveys; business supervision services; business consultation services in the field of regulation compliance; business administration services for processing of sales and financial deals made through telecommunications; preparation and compilation of market analysis reports; financial account auditing; Economic market forecasting for those in the financial sector; cost price analysis; retail and wholesale store services featuring common metals and their alloys, precious metals and their alloys, semi-precious metals, unprocessed plastics and resins, books, publications, printed matter, statistical information, historical data; provision of commercial information
Goods and Services[Arbitration; alternative dispute resolution; provision of legal services in the field of financial services and stock exchanges; supervisory, information, advisory and consultancy services for all of the aforesaid services, all the aforesaid services also provided on-line from a computer database, the Internet, and electronic media]
NOT AVAILABLE"CLEAR"
Goods and Services[Computer programming; rental of computer software; hosting the web sites of others; installation and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer software; all the aforesaid being in the fields of financial clearing and the trading of commodities and derivatives of commodities]

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 DateThursday, November 1, 2012
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, November 1, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 1, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 1, 2012
Primary Code036
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, November 1, 2012
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, November 1, 2012
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, November 1, 2012
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe London Metal Exchange
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameThe London Metal Exchange
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameThe London Metal Exchange
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, November 1, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, November 26, 2012REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, October 26, 2012SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Thursday, November 1, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, November 3, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Sunday, November 4, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Monday, November 5, 2012REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, November 6, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Monday, May 6, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 29, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 29, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 29, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, July 20, 2013CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, May 3, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 3, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, May 6, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, May 6, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 6, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 27, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, January 27, 2014TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 28, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 27, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 27, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 11, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 11, 2013FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 11, 2013NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, January 27, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 27, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 5, 2014NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, March 26, 2014NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Saturday, February 15, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, February 15, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 5, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 5, 2014NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, March 21, 2014NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, March 25, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 25, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 26, 2014NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, October 29, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, November 17, 2015CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED
Thursday, April 10, 2014NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, May 16, 2014CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Tuesday, June 10, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 13, 2014CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED
Wednesday, September 10, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, October 29, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Friday, November 14, 2014FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Saturday, October 24, 2015CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, November 25, 2022NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Saturday, June 10, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, June 7, 2024TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 5, 2017CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Monday, June 10, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, August 1, 2019NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 9, 2020TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 2, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 9, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 17, 2022INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Monday, January 6, 2025POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Monday, December 30, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 6, 2025PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Wednesday, September 10, 2025PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Monday, January 6, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Monday, January 6, 2025REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED