MIDGE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, November 18, 1999, a trademark application was filed for MIDGE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MIDGE trademark a serial number of 75852317. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, January 19, 2023. This trademark is owned by MOLOGEN FORSCHUNGS-, ENTWICKLUNGS- UND VERTRIEGS GMBH. The MIDGE trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, and Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products categories with the following description:

[Devices for scientific purposes, namely, scientific devices for controlling gene transfer efficiency, measuring genetic material, accelerating gene transfer procedures and genetic material, and transporting genetic material for use in biochemical and genetic research; scientific apparatus and instruments for gene transfer for scientific or medical research use, namely, apparatus and instruments for checking gene transfer efficiency, determining amounts of genetic material for transfer, speeding up gene transfer procedures, speeding up genetic material for transfer, and delivering genetic material to cells; scientific apparatus and instruments for scientific or medical research use, namely, biosafety hoods for manufacturing cell-based vaccines; non-medical devices for scientific purposes, namely, magnetic recording carrier apparatuses; blank magnetic data carriers; blank optical data carriers; computer hardware; computer software for analyzing and interpreting genetic sequences; comput...

Medicines and pharmaceutical preparations, namely preparations for use in gene therapy; chemicals in the nature of pharmaceuticals used in industry and science, namely, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids, and modifications of the aforementioned, for use in the treatment of cancer, genetic immunization, and genetic therapy

Reagents in the nature of gold and gold derivatives for use in gene therapy laboratory research
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General Information


Serial Number75852317
Word MarkMIDGE
Filing DateThursday, November 18, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, January 19, 2023
Registration Number2590332
Registration DateTuesday, July 9, 2002
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 16, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[Devices for scientific purposes, namely, scientific devices for controlling gene transfer efficiency, measuring genetic material, accelerating gene transfer procedures and genetic material, and transporting genetic material for use in biochemical and genetic research; scientific apparatus and instruments for gene transfer for scientific or medical research use, namely, apparatus and instruments for checking gene transfer efficiency, determining amounts of genetic material for transfer, speeding up gene transfer procedures, speeding up genetic material for transfer, and delivering genetic material to cells; scientific apparatus and instruments for scientific or medical research use, namely, biosafety hoods for manufacturing cell-based vaccines; non-medical devices for scientific purposes, namely, magnetic recording carrier apparatuses; blank magnetic data carriers; blank optical data carriers; computer hardware; computer software for analyzing and interpreting genetic sequences; computer software for designing drugs; computer software for organizing molecular biology processes; computer software for computer network management in the field of molecular biology; computer software for license management and administration; computer software for optimizing job sequences in the field of molecular biology; computer software for database management and archive management, all in the field of molecular biology; computer software for planning and organizing job sequences in genetic engineering, namely, planning and organizing experiments, genetic sequences, cloning strategies, and polymerase chain reaction primers]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1, "MOLOGEN GMBH" should be deleted, and, "MOLOGEN FORSCHUNGS-, ENTWICKLUNGS- UND VERTRIEGS GMBH" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesMedicines and pharmaceutical preparations, namely preparations for use in gene therapy; chemicals in the nature of pharmaceuticals used in industry and science, namely, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids, and modifications of the aforementioned, for use in the treatment of cancer, genetic immunization, and genetic therapy
Goods and ServicesReagents in the nature of gold and gold derivatives for use in gene therapy laboratory research

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 DateThursday, March 2, 2000
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 25, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 11, 1999

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 21, 2001
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 25, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 11, 1999

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 DateSaturday, May 31, 2008
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 25, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 11, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePLASMIDFACTORY GMBH
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type27 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressBIELEFELD 33607
DE

Party NamePLASMIDFACTORY GMBH & CO. KG
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBIELEFELD 33607
DE

Party NameMOLOGEN AG
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBERLIN 14195
DE

Party NameMOLOGEN FORSCHUNGS-, ENTWICKLUNGS- UND VERTRIEGS GMBH
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
Address14195 Berlin
DE

Party NameMOLOGEN FORSCHUNGS-, ENTWICKLUNGS- UND VERTRIEGS GMBH
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
Address14195 Berlin
DE

Party NameMOLOGEN FORSCHUNGS-, ENTWICKLUNGS- UND VERTRIEGS GMBH
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
Address14195 Berlin
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 10, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 16, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 18, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 10, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 26, 2001FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, May 29, 2001USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, May 29, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 13, 2001AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, November 24, 2001USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Saturday, November 24, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 27, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, May 31, 2008REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, July 9, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 11, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, March 3, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 16, 2006CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, November 22, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, December 7, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, May 12, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, May 12, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Tuesday, May 27, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 11, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 16, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 16, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 19, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, March 23, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, March 23, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, March 24, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, October 20, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, October 20, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 11, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 11, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 11, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 11, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 11, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, July 9, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 14, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Sunday, July 3, 2022TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED
Sunday, July 3, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 19, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 19, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 19, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, January 19, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED
Thursday, January 19, 2023SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 19, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED