| Serial Number | 79120176 |
| Word Mark | MED-EL |
| Filing Date | Friday, January 20, 2012 |
| Status | 706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, September 11, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 4527396 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 25, 2014 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Scientific and technological services in the field of medicine and surgery, namely, conducting performance simulations and tests of hearing prostheses and providing the results to medical and surgical professionals and their patients; research in the field of medical and surgical services, products, apparatus, equipment, instruments and preparations; computer programming; technical assistance, technical support services and troubleshooting services in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems in the field of medical and surgical products and services; information, advice and consultancy relating to performance simulations and scientific tests of hearing prostheses; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids |
| Goods and Services | Provision of education, training and instruction, namely, providing webinars, workshops and one-on-one instruction, in medical and surgical techniques and procedures; provision of education, training and instruction, namely, webinars, workshops and one-on-one training, to medical professionals and medical technicians in surgical techniques and procedures; arranging and conducting of educational conferences, seminars, and workshops in the field of surgical techniques, and procedures, audiology and acoustics and to update professionals in the changes in laws relating to medical devices; interactive training courses relating to medical and surgical procedures and products; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids |
| Goods and Services | Medical services; medical therapy; advisory and consultation services relating to medical and surgical services; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids |
| Goods and Services | Hearing prostheses; parts for hearing aids and hearing prostheses, namely, acoustic couplers, implants, and audio processors; skull mounted hearing implants [ and auditory brainstem implants ] made of artificial material; 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 made of artificial material; laryngeal electronic stimulation devices for medical purposes; ] 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 medical leads; implantable electrical medical 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 for medical purposes; surgical tools and apparatus for hearing and laryngeal implant surgery; clinical 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 not to include aerosol dispensers for medical purposes, inhalers and sprayers for medical purposes, sphygmomanometers, thermometers for medical purposes |
| Goods and Services | Printed books, journals, catalogs, guidebooks, 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 |
| Goods and Services | Installation and repair of medical and surgical apparatus, instruments and devices; information, advice and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulators, active hearing implants and hearing aids |
| 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, discrimination, 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, bone conduction implants, hearing aids, vestibular implants, laryngeal pacemakers, vocal cord stimulators, pulse generators and tissue stimulators; 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 |
| 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 | Wednesday, November 28, 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 | Wednesday, November 28, 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 | Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, November 28, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| 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 | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Innsbruck A-6020 AT |
| Party Name | MED-EL; Elektromedizinische Geräte Ges.m.b.H. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | A-6020 Innsbruck AT |
| Party Name | MED-EL; Elektromedizinische Geräte Ges.m.b.H. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | A-6020 Innsbruck AT |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, November 16, 2012 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Wednesday, November 28, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 28, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, November 28, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, December 4, 2012 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, December 15, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Saturday, July 20, 2013 | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Friday, September 13, 2013 | LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 19, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, December 19, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 19, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, December 19, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 19, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 19, 2013 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 19, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, January 17, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, January 17, 2014 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, February 22, 2014 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2014 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 16, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, April 16, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, May 1, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, October 23, 2014 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, August 27, 2015 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 13, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 10, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15 |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Thursday, February 4, 2021 | INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15 |
| Friday, April 30, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 10, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, May 10, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 24, 2022 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Saturday, May 13, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 7, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, May 11, 2025 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Sunday, August 31, 2025 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Sunday, August 31, 2025 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, October 18, 2025 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Thursday, October 23, 2025 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |