SMARTSTEPS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 12, 2001, a trademark application was filed for SMARTSTEPS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SMARTSTEPS trademark a serial number of 76324978. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 13, 2024. This trademark is owned by SULZER DENTAL INC.. The SMARTSTEPS trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Vocational education and training in the field of odontology, namely, dental implants and restorative dental implant attachments

[ Odontological implant, namely, dental implants, artificial teeth, and dental implant attachments ]

[ Technical advisory services in the field of surgical activities; and providing surgical information, research and development in the surgical field ]

General Information


Serial Number76324978
Word MarkSMARTSTEPS
Filing DateFriday, October 12, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 13, 2024
Registration Number2848161
Registration DateTuesday, June 1, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesVocational education and training in the field of odontology, namely, dental implants and restorative dental implant attachments
Pseudo MarkSMART STEPS
Goods and Services[ Odontological implant, namely, dental implants, artificial teeth, and dental implant attachments ]
Goods and Services[ Technical advisory services in the field of surgical activities; and providing surgical information, research and development in the surgical field ]

Classification Information


International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, May 20, 2014
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 13, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

International Class042 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, May 20, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameZIMMER DENTAL INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78231

Party NameCENTERPULSE DENTAL INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCARLSBAD, CA 92008

Party NameCENTERPULSE DENTAL INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCARLSBAD, CA 92008

Party NameZIMMER DENTAL INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCarlsbad, CA 92008

Party NameSULZER DENTAL INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCarlsbad, CA 92008

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 14, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 31, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 20, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 9, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 2, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, September 12, 2002USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, September 13, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 26, 2002STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, December 12, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, June 16, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 16, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 2, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, August 15, 2003FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, February 17, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 17, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 17, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 9, 2004ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, June 1, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 1, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, October 2, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Tuesday, June 1, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, June 18, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, June 19, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 18, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 8, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 8, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 20, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, May 20, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, December 16, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 16, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 7, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 7, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 7, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 7, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 7, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, June 1, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, December 13, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, May 20, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED