M Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 20, 2001, a trademark application was filed for M with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the M trademark a serial number of 76317933. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, September 17, 2016. This trademark is owned by Merck KGaA. The M trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Paint Products, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Coffee, tea, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour; breakfast cereals and low-calorie cereal derived food bars; bread; pastries, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, spices; specifically excluding candies, chocolate or confectionary products of any kind, cocoa and ice cream ]

[ Scientific apparatus and instruments for use in the chemical industry, as well as in laboratories and in chromatography, namely, Hygiene Monitoring Systems comprised primarily of adenosine triphosphate detection units, sample collection handling pens for surface and clean-in-place applications and computer software for use in monitoring hygienic conditions, high performance instrument systems comprised primarily of rods, columns, reagents, solvents and software for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), quantitative rapid analysis instruments for scientific, chemical and biological use, analytical test kits comprised primarily of photometers, thermo reactors, reagents for sample preparation and software for use in photometric analysis, turbidimeter, airsampler; scientific instruments for testing in the field, namely, photometers, reflectometers and turbidimeters; systems comprised primarily of turbidimeters, airsamplers, photometers and reflectometers for use in analytical qu...

[ Printed matter, namely, books, manuals, pamphlets, magazines, all relating to the chemical, pharmaceutical and laboratory industry, business cards, stationery ]

[ Surgical instruments and implants; namely, macroporous and microporous hydroxyapatite ceramic bone implants for use in traumatology, orthopedics, plastic surgery and oral surgery; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, hypodermic injectors; peak flow meters used to monitor and manage respiratory function in asthmati patients; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, drainage tubes for surgical and medical use; implants for replacement and/or fixation of bone, medical apparatus and instruments for mixing bone cement; medical devices, namely, surgical endoprothesis and implants containing artificial matter ]

Pigments and pearlescent pigments for general industrial use

Liquid crystals used in science and research laboratories and for use in the computer, electronic and entertainment industries; chemical reagents for scientific, research and industrial use; chemicals for analytic and diagnostic purposes for scientific and research use; chemicals for use in microbiology and chromatography; chemicals for use in the electronic and electronic components industry, in the optical industry, in the fibre optics industry, in the cosmetic industry, in the pharmaceutical industry, in the food industry, in the drinking and waste water industry, in the photographic industry, in the pulp and paper industry, [ in the petrochemical industry, ] in the solar cell industry; electrolytes for the battery industry; [ chemicals, namely, test kits for water analysis, comprised of testing chemicals, comparator block, reagent tubes, test tube curettes and fittings and color cards for use in agriculture and aquaculture; ] chemicals for use in environmental and contract analysis...

[ Meat, fish and fish oil, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams; fruit sauces; eggs, milk and dairy products and dietetic preparations not for medical use which contain lactic acid bacteria, namely, low-fat yogurt containing probiotic cultures; skim milk; edible oils and fats ]

[ Medical services, ] [ beauty care services; dental hygienist services; ] scientific and industrial research; scientific research and development in the area of [ pharmacy, medicine, ] biology; [ and genetics; providing information and counseling in healthcare; planning and executing projects in the area of the supply of pharmaceuticals, namely, development of pharmaceutical substances, providing know-how, information and consulting services in high throughput screening of chemicals during chemical analysis, chemical synthesis, toxicological and pharmaceutical research, genome target identification and validation, consulting services in production and galenic development in the field of pharmaceuticals, animal and human pharmacokinetic evaluations,consulting services by providing clinical development concepts; ]computer services, namely, providing general educational information about chemicals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory products as well as biochemical, biological, ch...

[ Contract manufacturing of solid forms to the order and specification of others ]

[ Pharmaceuticals for use in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the metabolic endocrine system, respiratory diseases, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the nerve system, sexual disfunctions; diagnostic preparations for medical and clinical laboratory use; dietetic preparations, namely, nutritional supplements based on vitamins, minerals and probiotics and other nutritional supplements; chemicals for use in veterinary clinics, namely, adjuvants for use with vaccines; chemicals for use in medical laboratories, namely, diagnostic chemicals; catheters with antibiotics contained in dispensing pins or bolts contained therein; bone cements; collagen fleece, impregnated with antibiotics used in septic and aseptic surgery; tablets and capsules containing probiotic cultures for use as dietary supplements; cereal derived food bars for use as meal replacements to assist in weight reduction; cereal based dietary supplements for use in weight loss ]

[ Cleaning preparations for use in industry and laboratory ]
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General Information


Serial Number76317933
Word MarkM
Filing DateThursday, September 20, 2001
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, September 17, 2016
Registration Number3033352
Registration DateTuesday, December 27, 2005
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 4, 2005

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Coffee, tea, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour; breakfast cereals and low-calorie cereal derived food bars; bread; pastries, honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, spices; specifically excluding candies, chocolate or confectionary products of any kind, cocoa and ice cream ]
Goods and Services[ Scientific apparatus and instruments for use in the chemical industry, as well as in laboratories and in chromatography, namely, Hygiene Monitoring Systems comprised primarily of adenosine triphosphate detection units, sample collection handling pens for surface and clean-in-place applications and computer software for use in monitoring hygienic conditions, high performance instrument systems comprised primarily of rods, columns, reagents, solvents and software for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), quantitative rapid analysis instruments for scientific, chemical and biological use, analytical test kits comprised primarily of photometers, thermo reactors, reagents for sample preparation and software for use in photometric analysis, turbidimeter, airsampler; scientific instruments for testing in the field, namely, photometers, reflectometers and turbidimeters; systems comprised primarily of turbidimeters, airsamplers, photometers and reflectometers for use in analytical quality assurance and environmental analysis that are specially designed to use reagents and test kits, namely, scientific laboratory apparatus and instruments and software for sample preparation, application, analytical quality assurance, and evaluation; wet chemistry test kits comprised of a combination of the following items-photometers with cuvette, reagent tests, reflectometers with test strips-all for use in scientific and medical research and environmental testing and waste product testing; computer software used to monitor hygiene, to program photometric systems comprised primarily of photometers, thermo reactors, reagents for sample preparation and software, to evaluate test results, to run high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems comprised primarily of rods, columns, reagents, solvents and software, to select high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) measurement conditions, to evaluate thin layer chromatography for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and for use in medical and scientific laboratories; LCD glass, optical films, color filters, pre-coated glass plates, aluminum sheets, sorbents, liquids and sprayers for use in electro-optical devices for use in medical and scientific laboratories and in the manufacture of computers and electronic devices ]
Goods and Services[ Printed matter, namely, books, manuals, pamphlets, magazines, all relating to the chemical, pharmaceutical and laboratory industry, business cards, stationery ]
Goods and Services[ Surgical instruments and implants; namely, macroporous and microporous hydroxyapatite ceramic bone implants for use in traumatology, orthopedics, plastic surgery and oral surgery; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, hypodermic injectors; peak flow meters used to monitor and manage respiratory function in asthmati patients; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, drainage tubes for surgical and medical use; implants for replacement and/or fixation of bone, medical apparatus and instruments for mixing bone cement; medical devices, namely, surgical endoprothesis and implants containing artificial matter ]
Goods and ServicesPigments and pearlescent pigments for general industrial use
Goods and ServicesLiquid crystals used in science and research laboratories and for use in the computer, electronic and entertainment industries; chemical reagents for scientific, research and industrial use; chemicals for analytic and diagnostic purposes for scientific and research use; chemicals for use in microbiology and chromatography; chemicals for use in the electronic and electronic components industry, in the optical industry, in the fibre optics industry, in the cosmetic industry, in the pharmaceutical industry, in the food industry, in the drinking and waste water industry, in the photographic industry, in the pulp and paper industry, [ in the petrochemical industry, ] in the solar cell industry; electrolytes for the battery industry; [ chemicals, namely, test kits for water analysis, comprised of testing chemicals, comparator block, reagent tubes, test tube curettes and fittings and color cards for use in agriculture and aquaculture; ] chemicals for use in environmental and contract analysis, chemicals, namely, inorganic compounds and solutions for use in the manufacture of cleaning and disinfectant solutions and dip sticks for the disinfectant control for use in medical technology, [ chemicals for use in the steel and cement industry; chemicals, namely, additives for use as cleansing, deodorizing and refreshing ingredients in the manufacture of mouth sprays, dental cements and medicines for dental purposes; chemicals for use in the mining industry, in the plastics industry, in pathology, in the solder industry; ] reagent test kits for environmental analysis; convenient test formats for unskilled users and industrial use, namely, test paper, test strips, wet chemistry kits containing chemicals, photometric kits containing chemicals, chemicals in tablet form, granulated chemicals, chemicals prefilled in ampoules, and immunological assays, all for use to test the environment, water, food and beverage; biochemical, biological, chemical, immunochemical and immunological compositions, reagents and kits comprised of the previously listed items for use in scientific research, for use as scientific diagnostic assays and forensic assays, and for use in the manufacture of scientific and diagnostic reagents, compositions and assays, test strips, namely, reagents for use in scientific, chemical and biological quantitative rapid analysis
Goods and Services[ Meat, fish and fish oil, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams; fruit sauces; eggs, milk and dairy products and dietetic preparations not for medical use which contain lactic acid bacteria, namely, low-fat yogurt containing probiotic cultures; skim milk; edible oils and fats ]
Goods and Services[ Medical services, ] [ beauty care services; dental hygienist services; ] scientific and industrial research; scientific research and development in the area of [ pharmacy, medicine, ] biology; [ and genetics; providing information and counseling in healthcare; planning and executing projects in the area of the supply of pharmaceuticals, namely, development of pharmaceutical substances, providing know-how, information and consulting services in high throughput screening of chemicals during chemical analysis, chemical synthesis, toxicological and pharmaceutical research, genome target identification and validation, consulting services in production and galenic development in the field of pharmaceuticals, animal and human pharmacokinetic evaluations,consulting services by providing clinical development concepts; ]computer services, namely, providing general educational information about chemicals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic and laboratory products as well as biochemical, biological, chemical, [ immunochemical and immunological ] compositions and preparations provided through a website and distributed via global computer network [ providing on-line computer databases featuring medical terminology, medical and pharmaceutical data and scientific, medical and pharmaceutical counseling information; drawing up scientific, medical and pharmaceutical expert reports, documents and information; planning, performing and evaluating scientific studies; counseling with regard to ensuring drug safety and services, namely, providing respective information to patients, doctors and clients; services rendered in the laboratory and chemical area, namely, development of analytical methods and drug master files, reviewing standards and practices to assure compliance with pharmaceutical application and regulation requirements and consultation in the area of upscaling of laboratory processes; consulting services rendered in the medical, pharmaceutical, and pharma-economy sector; services relating to pharmaceutical preparations, namely, healthcare, medical research and medical advice, disease management, patient support services, namely, providing information in printed form and via electronic means in the fields of oncology, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases or disorders, and diseases and disorders of the central nervous system ]
Goods and Services[ Contract manufacturing of solid forms to the order and specification of others ]
Goods and Services[ Pharmaceuticals for use in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the metabolic endocrine system, respiratory diseases, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the nerve system, sexual disfunctions; diagnostic preparations for medical and clinical laboratory use; dietetic preparations, namely, nutritional supplements based on vitamins, minerals and probiotics and other nutritional supplements; chemicals for use in veterinary clinics, namely, adjuvants for use with vaccines; chemicals for use in medical laboratories, namely, diagnostic chemicals; catheters with antibiotics contained in dispensing pins or bolts contained therein; bone cements; collagen fleece, impregnated with antibiotics used in septic and aseptic surgery; tablets and capsules containing probiotic cultures for use as dietary supplements; cereal derived food bars for use as meal replacements to assist in weight reduction; cereal based dietary supplements for use in weight loss ]
Goods and Services[ Cleaning preparations for use in industry and laboratory ]

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 10, 2001
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes006, 011, 016
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 10, 2001
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2012
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2012
Primary Code005
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2012
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2012
Primary Code010
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 DateMonday, July 16, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2012
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2012
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2012
Primary Code040
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, October 10, 2001
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressD-64293 Darmstadt
DE

Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressD-64293 Darmstadt
DE

Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressD-64293 Darmstadt
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 30, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 3, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 4, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 19, 2002LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, March 18, 2003INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, March 24, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 24, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 15, 2003LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, February 19, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, February 26, 2004CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, February 19, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 19, 2004Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Thursday, March 25, 2004FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, September 27, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, September 27, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 13, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, May 12, 2005ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED
Friday, May 13, 2005CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, June 13, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 14, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 17, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, June 21, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, September 14, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 4, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 27, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 27, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, June 30, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 27, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, July 16, 2012REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, July 16, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, June 27, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 17, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 17, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 17, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 17, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 27, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED