VNS THERAPY Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, July 27, 2006, a trademark application was filed for VNS THERAPY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VNS THERAPY trademark a serial number of 78939212. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 15, 2019. This trademark is owned by CYBERONICS, INC.. The VNS THERAPY trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

implantable medical devices for neuro-stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy and/or depression

Educational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting educational seminars, workshops, and programs, providing courses of instruction, and distributing materials in the field of neuro-stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy and/or depression
vns therapy

General Information

Serial Number78939212
Word MarkVNS THERAPY
Filing DateThursday, July 27, 2006
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 15, 2019
Registration Number3607759
Registration DateTuesday, April 14, 2009
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 29, 2008

Trademark Statements

Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) gold and purple is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the term "VNS THERAPY" and a circle design. The letters are gold, and the background in the circle is purple.
Goods and Servicesimplantable medical devices for neuro-stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy and/or depression
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting educational seminars, workshops, and programs, providing courses of instruction, and distributing materials in the field of neuro-stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy and/or depression

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 DateFriday, November 15, 2019
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 1, 2002
International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 15, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 1, 2002

Trademark Owner History

Party NameLIVANOVA USA, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77058
Party NameCYBERONICS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHouston, TX 77058
Party NameCYBERONICS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHouston, TX 77058
Party NameCYBERONICS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHouston, TX 77058

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 15, 2019CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, April 4, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 4, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, April 14, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 14, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 14, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 1, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 14, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 6, 2009LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 2, 2009ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, February 6, 2009STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, January 21, 2009USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, February 6, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 21, 2009TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 22, 2008NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 29, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 9, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, March 27, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 26, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 18, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 18, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 18, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 18, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 19, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, February 19, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 15, 2008TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, February 15, 2008EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, February 15, 2008JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, February 15, 2008EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, August 15, 2007NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, August 15, 2007FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 15, 2007FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 24, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 24, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 24, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, July 5, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 21, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 3, 2006NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, August 2, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM

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