M Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 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 79090245. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Monday, December 19, 2022. This trademark is owned by Merck KGaA. The M trademark is filed in the Environmental Control Instrument Products, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

[ Treatment of cloth; food and drink preservation by microorganisms; leather staining; metal treating; water treating ]

[ Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, water supply purification devices in the nature of external filtering devices for use in a local containment area for removing oil and other contaminants from storm drain effluent as it exits storm water systems; purifying apparatus, namely, air purification units; ] water and liquid purification systems, namely, water purifying apparatus and water purifying units; ultrafiltration membranes for use with fluids in the pharmaceutical industry, filters, filter cartridges, filter housings, and parts thereof, apparatus [ and instruments ] for the filtration by capture and adsorption of contamination particles from fluids, all of the preceding in the nature of water filtration and purification units and replacement cartridges and filters therefor; components, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods

[ Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; horticultural services ]

[ Scientific and technological services and research and design in the fields of pharmacology, medicine, laboratory research, biology and chemistry; analysis of industrial fluids; design and development of computer hardware and software ]
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General Information


Serial Number79090245
Word MarkM
Filing DateWednesday, November 3, 2010
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateMonday, December 19, 2022
Registration Number4287168
Registration DateTuesday, February 12, 2013
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 27, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Treatment of cloth; food and drink preservation by microorganisms; leather staining; metal treating; water treating ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized letter "M" with the first leg of the letter divided into two sections.
Pseudo MarkMERCK KGAA
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, namely, water supply purification devices in the nature of external filtering devices for use in a local containment area for removing oil and other contaminants from storm drain effluent as it exits storm water systems; purifying apparatus, namely, air purification units; ] water and liquid purification systems, namely, water purifying apparatus and water purifying units; ultrafiltration membranes for use with fluids in the pharmaceutical industry, filters, filter cartridges, filter housings, and parts thereof, apparatus [ and instruments ] for the filtration by capture and adsorption of contamination particles from fluids, all of the preceding in the nature of water filtration and purification units and replacement cartridges and filters therefor; components, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Goods and Services[ Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; horticultural services ]
Goods and Services[ Scientific and technological services and research and design in the fields of pharmacology, medicine, laboratory research, biology and chemistry; analysis of industrial fluids; design and development of computer hardware and software ]

Classification Information


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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 28, 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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, March 6, 2019
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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, March 6, 2019
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, March 6, 2019
Primary Code044
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
AddressDarmstadt 64293
DE

Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameMerck KGaA
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, September 12, 2023INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
Saturday, August 19, 2023PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Monday, December 19, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 19, 2022REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Saturday, February 12, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, November 19, 2020INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Thursday, January 9, 2020PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Wednesday, November 27, 2019PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 27, 2019INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Wednesday, November 6, 2019PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Wednesday, March 6, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 6, 2019REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 1, 2019TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, February 12, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2013FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, May 24, 2013FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, May 24, 2013FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Sunday, May 12, 2013FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, February 12, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, December 9, 2012NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, November 27, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 27, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 7, 2012NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 7, 2012NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 7, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, October 25, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, October 25, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, October 12, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 12, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 12, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 12, 2012TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Saturday, June 23, 2012NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, May 23, 2012NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, May 23, 2012NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Thursday, April 19, 2012NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Thursday, April 19, 2012FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, April 19, 2012FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, March 29, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, March 29, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 29, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, October 1, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, October 1, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, October 1, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, September 2, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 2, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 2, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, September 2, 2011PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Friday, September 2, 2011TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Monday, August 15, 2011ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Saturday, August 13, 2011ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Saturday, February 5, 2011REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, January 14, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, January 14, 2011REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Friday, January 14, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, January 13, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, January 3, 2011APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Saturday, January 1, 2011APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Saturday, January 1, 2011APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Saturday, January 1, 2011APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, December 28, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 28, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, December 23, 2010SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB