STIF Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 2, 1994, a trademark application was filed for STIF with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the STIF trademark a serial number of 74523085. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, September 9, 2006. This trademark is owned by SMITH & NEPHEW RICHARDS, INC.. The STIF trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products category with the following description:

orthopedic implants, namely spinal implants and surgical instruments for spinal implants

General Information


Serial Number74523085
Word MarkSTIF
Filing DateMonday, May 2, 1994
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, September 9, 2006
Registration Number1940256
Registration DateTuesday, December 5, 1995
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 28, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesorthopedic implants, namely spinal implants and surgical instruments for spinal implants

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 9, 2006
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 31, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 31, 1994

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSURGICAL DYNAMICS INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNORWALK, CT 06856

Party NameSMITH & NEPHEW RICHARDS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMemphis, TN 38116

Party NameSMITH & NEPHEW RICHARDS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMemphis, TN 38116

Party NameSMITH & NEPHEW RICHARDS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMemphis, TN 38116

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 9, 2006CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, August 16, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Thursday, December 19, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, June 22, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, April 2, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 5, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 21, 1995ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, September 20, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, September 11, 1995STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, August 11, 1995USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, May 23, 1995NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 28, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, January 27, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, September 30, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 30, 1994EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, September 21, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER