PLS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, a trademark application was filed for PLS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PLS trademark a serial number of 79435306. The federal status of this trademark filing is NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED as of Tuesday, December 16, 2025. This trademark is owned by Pilbara Minerals Limited. The PLS trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Metal Products, Construction & Repair Services, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Lithia (lithium oxide); lithium; lithium tantalate; lithium carbonate; lithium hydroxide monohydrate; lithium chloride; lithium bromide; anhydrous sodium sulphate; hydroxides; caustic alkaline hydroxides; caustic alkali; alkalies; alkaline iodides for industrial purposes; alkaline metals; alkaline pickling fluids; alkaline-earth metals; salts of alkaline metals; salts (chemical preparations); salts of metals; metal oxides; metal salts; salts for galvanic cells; unprocessed mineral sands for industrial use; mineral sands for use in manufacturing; filtering materials of mineral substances; processed minerals; mineral preparations for use in manufacturing; minerals in powder form for industrial use; raw minerals for industrial purposes; industrial minerals; industrial chemicals; chemical products for use in the extraction of minerals; chemical products used in industry; chemical preparations containing enzymes for industrial purposes; chemical additives and products for use in manufacture...
Treatment of materials; treatment of minerals and ores; material treatment services; treatment and blending of minerals, ores, concentrates and mineral substances; recycling, recovery, purification, treatment and reprocessing services, all for common metals and their alloys and articles made wholly or principally therefrom; dross treatment; chemicals and metals extraction and processing; chemical processing of liquids; processing of chemicals; refining; refining services; treatment of metals; working of metals; drilling of metals; metalsmithing; metal treating; metallurgical processing; processing of metallic materials; smelting; metallurgical smelting; metal casting; electroplating; electrical power generation; treatment and recycling of waste and rubbish, including carbon waste; providing information, including online, regarding the aforementioned services; advisory, consultancy and information services regarding the aforementioned services.
Tantalum (metal); base and common metals and metal alloys; non-precious metals and metal alloys.
Scientific and technological services, and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; materials testing; chemical analysis and research; technical project studies; scientific and technological services relating to mining, quarrying and metallurgical processes, and research and design relating thereto; technological consultancy, research, analysis, development and technological services, and technical inspection services relating to the mining and metallurgical industries; design, research, analysis and engineering services relating to the exploration, development, mining, processing, evaluation and marketing of base and precious metals; quality and material evaluation of minerals, ores, metals, mines, quarries, wells, land and other assets; exploration services; surveying; geophysical exploration, analysis and surveys; geological and mineralogical prospecting, exploration, research and surveying; geological, oceanographic, mineral and ore prospecti...
Mining extraction; mining services (not being of data or cryptocurrency); quarrying services; drilling; rock drilling; rock blasting; excavating; rental of bulldozers, excavators and construction equipment; construction; factory construction; pipeline construction and maintenance; road paving; installation services; repair services; maintenance services (not being for software); construction, installation, repair and maintenance services relating to mines, quarries and wells; construction, installation, repair and maintenance services relating to road, rail, pipeline and other transportation infrastructure; environmental remediation services, namely, installation of environmental control systems, waste disposal and rehabilitation of mining sites; the provision of information, including online, regarding the aforementioned services; advisory, consultancy and information services regarding the aforementioned services.
General Information
| Serial Number | 79435306 |
| Word Mark | PLS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, May 27, 2025 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Lithia (lithium oxide); lithium; lithium tantalate; lithium carbonate; lithium hydroxide monohydrate; lithium chloride; lithium bromide; anhydrous sodium sulphate; hydroxides; caustic alkaline hydroxides; caustic alkali; alkalies; alkaline iodides for industrial purposes; alkaline metals; alkaline pickling fluids; alkaline-earth metals; salts of alkaline metals; salts (chemical preparations); salts of metals; metal oxides; metal salts; salts for galvanic cells; unprocessed mineral sands for industrial use; mineral sands for use in manufacturing; filtering materials of mineral substances; processed minerals; mineral preparations for use in manufacturing; minerals in powder form for industrial use; raw minerals for industrial purposes; industrial minerals; industrial chemicals; chemical products for use in the extraction of minerals; chemical products used in industry; chemical preparations containing enzymes for industrial purposes; chemical additives and products for use in manufacture; industrial inorganic chemicals; chemical products for use in metal casting; chemical additives; catalysts; casting powders; casting flux. |
| Goods and Services | Treatment of materials; treatment of minerals and ores; material treatment services; treatment and blending of minerals, ores, concentrates and mineral substances; recycling, recovery, purification, treatment and reprocessing services, all for common metals and their alloys and articles made wholly or principally therefrom; dross treatment; chemicals and metals extraction and processing; chemical processing of liquids; processing of chemicals; refining; refining services; treatment of metals; working of metals; drilling of metals; metalsmithing; metal treating; metallurgical processing; processing of metallic materials; smelting; metallurgical smelting; metal casting; electroplating; electrical power generation; treatment and recycling of waste and rubbish, including carbon waste; providing information, including online, regarding the aforementioned services; advisory, consultancy and information services regarding the aforementioned services. |
| Goods and Services | Tantalum (metal); base and common metals and metal alloys; non-precious metals and metal alloys. |
| Goods and Services | Scientific and technological services, and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; materials testing; chemical analysis and research; technical project studies; scientific and technological services relating to mining, quarrying and metallurgical processes, and research and design relating thereto; technological consultancy, research, analysis, development and technological services, and technical inspection services relating to the mining and metallurgical industries; design, research, analysis and engineering services relating to the exploration, development, mining, processing, evaluation and marketing of base and precious metals; quality and material evaluation of minerals, ores, metals, mines, quarries, wells, land and other assets; exploration services; surveying; geophysical exploration, analysis and surveys; geological and mineralogical prospecting, exploration, research and surveying; geological, oceanographic, mineral and ore prospecting, exploration, research and survey; geological research, geological services and mineral and ore mining exploration services; research, development and technological services for remote operation and maintenance of mining equipment; research in the field of autonomous mining and transport equipment; computer programming; design, implementation, evaluation, modification and maintenance of computer software; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; architectural services; industrial design; industrial design of aerators and aeration systems, particularly aerators and aeration systems for aerating slurries of mineral particles; engineering; engineering services, including engineering surveying, land surveying, provision of technical and engineering drawings; construction planning, drafting and project management; research in the field of environmental protection; environmental assessment, protection, consultancy and monitoring services; information and advisory services in relation to research, development and technological services for the mining and metallurgical industries; providing technical advice relating to waste management and landcare; the provision of information, including online, regarding the aforementioned services; advisory, consultancy and information services regarding the aforementioned services. |
| Goods and Services | Mining extraction; mining services (not being of data or cryptocurrency); quarrying services; drilling; rock drilling; rock blasting; excavating; rental of bulldozers, excavators and construction equipment; construction; factory construction; pipeline construction and maintenance; road paving; installation services; repair services; maintenance services (not being for software); construction, installation, repair and maintenance services relating to mines, quarries and wells; construction, installation, repair and maintenance services relating to road, rail, pipeline and other transportation infrastructure; environmental remediation services, namely, installation of environmental control systems, waste disposal and rehabilitation of mining sites; the provision of information, including online, regarding the aforementioned services; advisory, consultancy and information services regarding the aforementioned services. |
Classification Information
| International Class | 001 - 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 Codes | 001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 006 |
| 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 | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| 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 | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | PLS Group Limited |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 98 - Unknown |
| Address | AU |
| Party Name | Pilbara Minerals Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | AU |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, October 23, 2025 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
