
| Serial Number | 86771626 |
| Word Mark | SPEX |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Friday, November 3, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5076452 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 8, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 23, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | Odor absorbing preparations, namely, neutralizers for laboratory use |
| Goods and Services | 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 |
| Goods and Services | 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 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 Services | 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 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 Services | 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 |
| 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 | Saturday, October 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 1953 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 1953 |
| International Class | 005 - 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 Codes | 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, October 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, October 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 1953 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 1953 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, October 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, February 1, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, February 1, 2002 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, October 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 30, 1994 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 30, 1994 |
| Party Name | MSI Holdings, LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | METUCHEN, NJ 08840 |
| Party Name | MSI Holdings, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Metuchen, NJ 08840 |
| Party Name | MSI Holdings, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Metuchen, NJ 08840 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, October 2, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, October 3, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 20, 2016 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 20, 2016 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, July 14, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 14, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 14, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, July 15, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 3, 2020 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, November 8, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Sunday, February 13, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Sunday, February 13, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Sunday, February 13, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Sunday, February 13, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Sunday, February 13, 2022 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 3, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, November 3, 2023 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Friday, November 3, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Saturday, November 8, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |