RIFA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, January 28, 1993, a trademark application was filed for RIFA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RIFA trademark a serial number of 74353211. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 3, 2020. This trademark is owned by Focus/MRL, Inc.. The RIFA trademark is filed in the Chemical Products and Pharmaceutical Products categories with the following description:

DNA sequence producing intercellular antigens for an immunofluorescent assay for scientific research

DNA sequence producing intercellular antigens for an immunofluorescent assay for clinical medical use

General Information


Serial Number74353211
Word MarkRIFA
Filing DateThursday, January 28, 1993
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Registration Number2021121
Registration DateTuesday, December 3, 1996
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 8, 1994

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDNA sequence producing intercellular antigens for an immunofluorescent assay for scientific research
Goods and ServicesDNA sequence producing intercellular antigens for an immunofluorescent assay for clinical medical use

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 8, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 8, 1993

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 8, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 8, 1993

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDIASORIN MOLECULAR LLC
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCYPRESS, CA 90630

Party NameFOCUS DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHERNDON, VA 20171

Party NameFOCUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHERNDON, VA 201714603

Party NameFocus/MRL, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCypress, CA 90630

Party NameFocus/MRL, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCypress, CA 90630

Party NameFocus/MRL, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCypress, CA 90630

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 3, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, August 3, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, July 8, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, July 8, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 3, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, May 21, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, March 7, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, March 7, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 24, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 24, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, January 5, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 31, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, October 31, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, September 8, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, October 16, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, September 23, 2002POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, July 25, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, July 25, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 3, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 3, 1996ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 26, 1996STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, July 29, 1996USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, August 16, 1996EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, May 24, 1996EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, August 10, 1995EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, July 11, 1995EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, June 6, 1995NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, March 29, 1995NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Tuesday, February 21, 1995NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, March 24, 1994EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 8, 1994PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 4, 1994NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, January 5, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 20, 1993EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, October 27, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 27, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, April 13, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER