| Serial Number | 79376665 |
| Word Mark | SPHERE FLUIDICS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, July 11, 2023 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Monday, May 19, 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 | Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized stacked wording "SPHERE FLUIDICS", with a stylized upside down teardrop shape to the right of the word "SPHERE". |
| Goods and Services | Laboratory apparatus and instruments, namely, pico droplet production instruments in the nature of microfluidic and emulsification instruments; Laboratory apparatus and instruments, namely, single cell analysis and isolation systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; Laboratory apparatus and instruments, namely, cell engineering systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; laboratory apparatus and instruments for use in cell detection and molecular discovery, namely, pico droplet production instruments in the nature of microfluidic and emulsification instruments; laboratory apparatus and instruments for use in cell detection and molecular discovery, namely, single cell analysis and isolation systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; laboratory apparatus and instruments for use in cell detection and molecular discovery, namely, cell engineering systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; laboratory apparatus and instruments for the analysis, retrieval and discovery of single cells, genes, or populations of proteins and molecules, contained in individual pico droplets, namely, pico droplet production instruments in the nature of microfluidic and emulsification instruments; laboratory apparatus and instruments for the analysis, retrieval and discovery of single cells, genes, or populations of proteins and molecules, contained in individual pico droplets, namely, single cell analysis and isolation systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; laboratory apparatus and instruments for the analysis, retrieval and discovery of single cells, genes, or populations of proteins and molecules, contained in individual pico droplets, namely, cell engineering systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; laboratory apparatus and instruments for the analysis of biomarkers, namely, pico droplet production instruments in the nature of microfluidic and emulsification instruments; laboratory apparatus and instruments for the analysis of biomarkers, namely, single cell analysis and isolation systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; laboratory apparatus and instruments for the analysis of biomarkers, namely, cell engineering systems comprised of flow cells, droplet generators, segmented flow chips, single-cell encapsulation modules, and integrated microfluidic components; replacement parts and fittings in the nature of reflective mirrors for scientific use, tubing for scientific use, fluidic components namely, flow cells, controlled volume pumps and control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids, optical components namely, lasers for non-medical purposes, and light detectors, and electronic components namely, circuit boards, power supplies and electronic data processing apparatus for all the aforesaid goods |
| Goods and Services | Chemical preparations for medical purposes, namely, preparations for the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular, immunological, central nervous system, and metabolic diseases, genetic diseases, microbial infections, viral infections |
| Goods and Services | Chemicals for use in industry and science; chemical reagents, other than for medical or veterinary purposes; chemical solutions, namely, gas soluble oils containing a surfactant, azo-dye, and biological reagents; surfactants for use in drug discovery and development, medical diagnostic applications, genetic research, synthetic biology and life sciences research namely, fluorinated or non-fluorinated surfactants, biocompatible surfactants, emulsifiers, dispersants, wetting agents; chemical coating agents for use in improving or enabling microfluidic processes namely, surfactants, polymers and other coating agents for enhancing fluid flow and controlling surface wettability in microfluidic devices and systems; chemical agents for de-emulsifying solutions, namely, demulsifiers, destabilizers, and phase-separating compounds, proteins and enzymes for breaking down emlusions; unprocessed polymers; pico droplets and microfluids for use in cell detection and molecular discovery being microscale fluid compartments encapsulated in an immiscible carrier fluid or microscale fluid compartments surrounding by an immiscible fluid shell in an immiscible carrier fluid for use in cell detection and molecular discovery, other than for medical or veterinary purposes |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FLUIDICS" |
| Goods and Services | Scientific research and development; biopharmaceutical discovery being drug discovery and biopharmaceutical drug development; cell therapy engineering; scientific research and development, namely, bioproduction and synthetic biology, analysis and isolation |
| 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 | Friday, August 18, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, August 18, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, August 18, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | Friday, August 18, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Sphere Fluidics Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 17, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Sunday, October 15, 2023 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, January 19, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, January 20, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) WITHDRAWN FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, February 9, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, February 10, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 29, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |