| Serial Number | 78237376 |
| Word Mark | THE BETTER WAY TO OPERATE |
| Filing Date | Monday, April 14, 2003 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 12, 2016 |
| Registration Number | 3074235 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 28, 2006 |
| Mark Drawing | 1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 19, 2005 |
| Goods and Services | Restoration and repair of surgical instruments |
| Goods and Services | Surgical and Microsurgical Systems and Instruments, Namely, Retractors; Tunnelers; Aortic Punches; Dilators; I;T;A; Holders; Needles; Scissors; Needle Holders; Forceps; Clamps; Clips; Serrefines; Glue Applicators; Approximators; Hemostats; Scapel Handles; Tubes; Atrial Baskets; Vents; Tube Holders; Spatulas; Hooks; Probes; Dissectors; Elevators; Rongeurs; Raspatories; Curettes; Shears; Thorascopy Instruments Namely Hand Held Surgical Instruments, Trocars, Electrodes, and Suction Tubes for Thoracoscopy; Containers for Surgical Instruments, and Silicone Plates, Namely Racks and Supports for Holding Surgical Instruments |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, April 22, 2003 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, June 1, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, June 1, 2001 |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, April 22, 2003 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, June 1, 2001 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, June 1, 2001 |
| Party Name | GEISTER MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 27 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | TUTTLINGEN 78532 DE |
| Party Name | GEISTER, INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 |
| Party Name | GEISTER, INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 |
| Party Name | GEISTER, INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | PLYMOUTH, MA 02360 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, September 22, 2003 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2003 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, January 18, 2005 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2004 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE |
| Wednesday, May 26, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 26, 2004 | PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 26, 2004 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, October 15, 2004 | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 23, 2004 | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED |
| Friday, September 24, 2004 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 13, 2004 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2006 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 30, 2005 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2005 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Sunday, February 5, 2006 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Monday, February 6, 2006 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Friday, February 10, 2006 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Friday, April 13, 2012 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, April 14, 2012 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, March 28, 2015 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 13, 2012 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Friday, February 5, 2016 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, April 12, 2016 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |