SPEX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 29, 2015, a trademark application was filed for SPEX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPEX trademark a serial number of 86771626. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, November 3, 2023. This trademark is owned by MSI Holdings, LLC. The SPEX trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Odor absorbing preparations, namely, neutralizers for laboratory use

Educational services, namely, seminars, non-downloadable webinars, conferences, workshops and presentations in the fields of science, chemistry, laboratory and scientific equipment, certified reference materials and laboratory sample preparation and training materials used in connection therewith; Educational services, namely, oral and poster presentations in the fields of science, chemistry, laboratory and scientific equipment, certified reference materials and laboratory sample preparation

Sample containers for laboratory sample preparation; Laboratory equipment, namely, pipette washers and dryers; Scientific instruments, namely, presses, extractors, mills, mixers and grinders, and combinations thereof used for solid sample size reduction, sample homogenization, cell DNA lysing and extraction, sample mixing, sample preparation for XRF analysis, sample preparation for pesticide analysis, mechano-chemistry, and mechanical alloying; Scientific and laboratory apparatus for processing samples in preparation for analysis, namely, presses, extractors, mills, mixers and grinders; Sample preparation equipment for scientific and laboratory purposes, namely, mills, extractors, mixers, and grinders, and combinations thereof; Scientific instruments, namely, cryogenic mixers, mills and grinders for scientific and laboratory use; Laboratory and scientific equipment, namely, a dissolution instrument comprising a crucible and programmable controller for preparing samples for analysis of ...

Chemical preparations for general industrial purposes and scientific purposes, namely, research, environmental and laboratory use; Kits for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use, comprised of chemical preparations for scientific and industrial purposes; Chemicals for use in industry and science, namely, certified reference materials for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use in testing, analysis, and quality control; Chemicals for use in industry and science, namely, chemical standard solutions for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use which are certified, pre-packaged quantities, purities and qualities of chemicals for use in calibrating industrial and laboratory equipment to required industrial and/or laboratory procedural standards; Chemical additives for use in spectroscopic analysis for scientific use; Diagnostic chemical preparations and reagents for scientific use for determining the accuracy of laboratory...

Printed information forms and printed certificates that are components of chemical reference materials for laboratory and other use, namely, printed forms attesting to the composition and purity of said chemical reference standards
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General Information


Serial Number86771626
Word MarkSPEX
Filing DateTuesday, September 29, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, November 3, 2023
Registration Number5076452
Registration DateTuesday, November 8, 2016
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 23, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOdor absorbing preparations, namely, neutralizers for laboratory use
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, seminars, non-downloadable webinars, conferences, workshops and presentations in the fields of science, chemistry, laboratory and scientific equipment, certified reference materials and laboratory sample preparation and training materials used in connection therewith; Educational services, namely, oral and poster presentations in the fields of science, chemistry, laboratory and scientific equipment, certified reference materials and laboratory sample preparation
Goods and ServicesSample containers for laboratory sample preparation; Laboratory equipment, namely, pipette washers and dryers; Scientific instruments, namely, presses, extractors, mills, mixers and grinders, and combinations thereof used for solid sample size reduction, sample homogenization, cell DNA lysing and extraction, sample mixing, sample preparation for XRF analysis, sample preparation for pesticide analysis, mechano-chemistry, and mechanical alloying; Scientific and laboratory apparatus for processing samples in preparation for analysis, namely, presses, extractors, mills, mixers and grinders; Sample preparation equipment for scientific and laboratory purposes, namely, mills, extractors, mixers, and grinders, and combinations thereof; Scientific instruments, namely, cryogenic mixers, mills and grinders for scientific and laboratory use; Laboratory and scientific equipment, namely, a dissolution instrument comprising a crucible and programmable controller for preparing samples for analysis of their metallic composition; Laboratory equipment, namely, a fusion flux instrument comprising a programmable controller, crucible, and furnace for analyzing the metallic and chemical composition of materials; Scientific instruments, namely, laboratory grinder and extractor accessories, namely, sample vials, vial clamps, vial closures, cooling stations, chilled cutting boards, chilled sample holders and chilling vials; Grinding media and grinding media kits, comprised of beads, balls, impactors, ceramic homogenizers, vials, titer plates, jars, and grinding dishes for ambient and cryogenic scientific and laboratory mixers, mills and grinders; Polymeric films for use in connection with liquid and solid samples for laboratory analysis; Combination of polymeric snap-rings and collars for use in connection with liquid and solid samples for laboratory analysis; Scientific instruments in the nature of accessories for laboratory grinders, namely, manually and electronically powered vial extractor and vial opener; Manually and automatically controlled hydraulic scientific and laboratory presses for processing samples in preparation for analysis; [ Scientific instruments, namely, forensic light sources used in forensic science applications for the investigation, visualization, identification, collection and analysis of materials including, but not limited to, fingerprints, palm prints, foot prints, bone fragments, body fluids and currency; Apparatus and equipment used for forensics materials image capture, namely, charge-coupled devices (CCD) or similar sensors in the nature of photodiode arrays, electron multiplying CCDs (EMCCD) sensors, and complementary metal-oxide semiconductor sensors (CMOS), optical lamps, lenses, optical mirrors, cameras and optical filters for use in forensic science applications for the investigation, visualization, identification, collection and analysis of materials including, but not limited to, fingerprints, palm prints, body fluids and currency; Computer based systems comprised of hardware and analysis software for use in forensic science applications related to the capture, enhancement, and identification of fingerprints and other forensics investigative materials including, but not limited, to palm prints and foot prints, where the captured and enhanced image can be used for use in searchable databases, as for example, fingerprint databases, for the investigation, identification, comparison and data processing in association with forensics and forensics science; ] Thin polymeric films for laboratory use as cell windows for spectroscopic analysis
Goods and ServicesChemical preparations for general industrial purposes and scientific purposes, namely, research, environmental and laboratory use; Kits for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use, comprised of chemical preparations for scientific and industrial purposes; Chemicals for use in industry and science, namely, certified reference materials for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use in testing, analysis, and quality control; Chemicals for use in industry and science, namely, chemical standard solutions for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use which are certified, pre-packaged quantities, purities and qualities of chemicals for use in calibrating industrial and laboratory equipment to required industrial and/or laboratory procedural standards; Chemical additives for use in spectroscopic analysis for scientific use; Diagnostic chemical preparations and reagents for scientific use for determining the accuracy of laboratory tests; Inorganic and organic chemicals and reagents for use in industry and science, namely, for use in the manufacture of certified reference materials and/or inorganic calibration standards for use in federal, local and state municipalities and government, environmental, research, academic, industrial, biotechnical and manufacturing industries; Standards in the nature of chemical solutions for use in general industry and the laboratory industry, namely, calibration solutions and solids used in analytical chemistry; Chemical solutions, namely, inorganic and organic chemical solutions namely, calibration solutions and solids used in analytical chemistry for detection and measurement through spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis for laboratory use; Chemical reagents for non-medical purposes, namely, chemical standards for Atomic Adsorption (AA), Inductively Coupled Plasma spectroscopy (ICP), Direct Coupled plasma spectroscopy (DCP), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass spectroscopy (ICPMS), Liquid Chromatography-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass spectroscopy (LCICPMS), Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography-Mass spectroscopy, (GCMS), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass spectroscopy (LCMS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
Goods and ServicesPrinted information forms and printed certificates that are components of chemical reference materials for laboratory and other use, namely, printed forms attesting to the composition and purity of said chemical reference standards

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 DateSaturday, October 3, 2015
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1953
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1953

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 DateSaturday, October 3, 2015
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 19, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 19, 2007

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, October 3, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1953
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1953

International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, October 3, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 1, 2002

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, October 3, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1994

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMSI Holdings, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMETUCHEN, NJ 08840

Party NameMSI Holdings, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMetuchen, NJ 08840

Party NameMSI Holdings, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMetuchen, NJ 08840

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 2, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, October 3, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 20, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 20, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 20, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, June 20, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 14, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 14, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 14, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 15, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 19, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 3, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 23, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 23, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 8, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 19, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, September 3, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 3, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 3, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 3, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, September 3, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 3, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, November 8, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 10, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Sunday, February 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Sunday, February 13, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Sunday, February 13, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sunday, February 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Sunday, February 13, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, May 8, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, November 3, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 3, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, November 3, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 25, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, July 17, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, November 8, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED