| Serial Number | 79115528 |
| Word Mark | MED EL |
| Filing Date | Friday, January 20, 2012 |
| Status | 706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Monday, March 11, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 4472929 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 28, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 12, 2013 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [magnetic data carriers containing information for surgical and audiological training; ]magnetic data carriers and compact discs containing tests for the recording and assessment of speech and respiration quality and balance disorder, compact discs containing information for surgical and audiological training; magnetic data carriers and compact discs containing tests for the recording and assessment of speech comprehension, quality and pitch discrimination; microprocessors; audio processors for hearing aids and hearing implants, namely, processors providing electrical stimulation signals based on sensed acoustic or electric signals; microprocessors to control hearing implants; speech processors in the nature of processors providing electrical stimulation signals based on sensed acoustic or electric signals for cochlear implants, middle ear implants, skull mounted hearing implants [and auditory brainstem implants; microprocessor-based devices for providing electrical stimulation signals for laryngeal implants and vestibular implants; batteries;] battery packs; battery charge devices; interface devices for computers; diagnostic and control devices for medical implant systems, namely, devices that perform diagnostic and control tests for cochlear implants, middle ear artificial implants, brainstem artificial implants, bone conduction artificial implants, hearing aids, and vestibular artificial implants; computer software and computer programs for monitoring, control, programming and adjustment of implants and speech processors; audio and visual training software for use in training on the use of hearing aids, hearing implants, speech processors and laryngeal implants; computer software for data processing; computer programs for data processing; computer software for use in accessing, monitoring and programming implanted medical devices; computer interface devices for programming hearing implants, cochlear implants, middle ear implants, and brainstem implants; [computer interface devices for programming bone conduction implants, hearing aids, vestibular implants, laryngeal pacemakers, vocal cord stimulators, pulse generators and tissue stimulators;] all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids |
| Goods and Services | Printed books, journals, catalogs, guidebooks, training materials, testing and evaluation materials and newsletters in the field of surgery, hearing, speech and respiration development, rehabilitation and therapy; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids; all before mentioned goods except room humidifier; all aforementioned goods in the field of neuralstimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the letters "MED" followed by a circular shape comprised of three elements, namely, a smaller circle, a crescent and a curved triangular shape, followed by the letters "EL". |
| Goods and Services | Hearing prostheses; parts for hearing aids and hearing prostheses; skull mounted hearing implants [and auditory brainstem implants; ]electrodes for medical purposes; bone conducting hearing systems comprised of a surgically implanted electronic device which creates an output signal and is coupled to the human skull; partially and fully implantable hearing aids;[ laryngeal implants; laryngeal stimulation devices;] surgical apparatus and instruments for use in hearing implant surgery; [surgical apparatus and instruments for use in laryngeal implant surgery;] hearing implants, namely, cochlear implants, [middle ear artificial implants, brainstem artificial implants,] bone conduction artificial implants, hearing aids, [vestibular artificial implants; laryngeal pacemakers, vocal cord stimulators;] implantable leads; implantable electrical leads;[ leads for neurological and/or peripheral nerve stimulation; electrical leads for neurological and/or peripheral nerve stimulation; implantable neurostimulators for hearing and laryngeal stimulation; ]implantable electrodes for medical purposes, but not for dental purposes; [electrodes for medical purposes, but not for dental purposes;] electrical stimulation apparatus and instruments for medical use for nerve stimulation; pulse generators; electronic tissue stimulators; surgical tools and apparatus for hearing and laryngeal implant surgery; diagnosis apparatus for medical purposes for diagnosing hearing and speech function[; apparatus and instruments for medical and paramedical purposes for physiotherapy; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids; all aforementioned goods except aerosol dispensers for medical purposes, inhalers and sprayers for medical purposes, sphygmomanometers, thermometers for medical purposes] |
| 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 | Friday, August 10, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, August 10, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, August 10, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte Ges.m.b.H. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Innsbruck A6020 AT |
| Party Name | MED-EL; Elektromedizinische Geräte Ges.m.b.H. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Innsbruck A6020 AT |
| Party Name | MED-EL; Elektromedizinische Geräte Ges.m.b.H. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Innsbruck A6020 AT |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 9, 2012 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, August 10, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, August 10, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, August 14, 2012 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 16, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, August 17, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, August 17, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, September 9, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, February 14, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 14, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, February 14, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 26, 2013 | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Thursday, September 5, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, September 16, 2013 | LIMITATION OF GOODS/SERVICES FROM IB ENTERED |
| Monday, October 7, 2013 | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, October 7, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2013 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2013 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, April 28, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, June 6, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, July 31, 2014 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, August 27, 2015 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 28, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 10, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 12, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 24, 2022 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Saturday, January 28, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, March 11, 2024 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Monday, March 11, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Monday, December 2, 2024 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Monday, December 2, 2024 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, February 8, 2025 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Thursday, October 23, 2025 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |