Who owns the ETHERCAT trademark?

The ETHERCAT trademark is owned by BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH.

What is the serial number for ETHERCAT?

The USPTO serial number for ETHERCAT is 78348839.

What is the registration number for ETHERCAT?

ETHERCAT is registered under USPTO registration number 3163435.

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ETHERCAT

Q: What class is the ETHERCAT trademark registered in?

The ETHERCAT trademark is registered in Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

SN 78348839·Reg 3163435·Filed Jan 07, 2004

Owner BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable multimedia files, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus.; Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.; Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

ETHERCAT (Serial No. 78348839), Registration No. 3163435, is a registered US trademark filed on Jan 07, 2004 by BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH. This trademark covers Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

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ETHERCAT (Reg. #3163435) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH, since 2004. The mark covers Class 009 (Electronics, software & scientific instruments), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery) and Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services) respectively. Goods and services include Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, s.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jan 07, 2004

SERIAL

78348839

REG#

3163435

REGISTERED

Oct 24, 2006

Owner

Applicant

BECKHOFF AUTOMATION GMBH

Entity

LLC

Address

Hülshorstweg 20, Verl, 33415

Country

Attorney

NameCathleen F. Dahl

Law firm

Cathleen F. Dahl Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Docket

T244989.US.1

Address

50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402, UNITED STATES

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Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJan 07, 2004

Serial Number78348839

Registration No.3163435

Registration DateOct 24, 2006

Status DateDec 13, 2016

Published for OppositionOct 25, 2005

Mark TypeStandard characters

Attorney DocketT244989.US.1

Status DescriptionLive and registered, renewed

Filing Signals

FILED

2004

YEARS AGO

22y

CLASSES

MADRID FILINGS

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Opposed 1× during prosecution

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 009Electronics, software & scientific instruments

US codes: 021, 023, 026, 036, 038

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 2004

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 2004

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 2004

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 2004

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Class 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Nov 30, 2004

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 2004

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

Status History

43 events

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Oct 24, 2025

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jul 31, 2019

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jul 31, 2019

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Dec 13, 2016

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 13, 2016

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Dec 13, 2016

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 06, 2016

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Sep 27, 2016

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Oct 24, 2015

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

May 14, 2014

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Jun 23, 2012

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jun 23, 2012

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Jun 23, 2012

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jun 18, 2012

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 21, 2011

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

Oct 21, 2011

AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

Oct 18, 2011

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

SEC 7 REQUEST FILED

Oct 18, 2011

SEC 7 REQUEST FILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 24, 2006

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Sep 19, 2006

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Sep 14, 2006

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Sep 08, 2006

ASSIGNED TO LIE

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Sep 06, 2006

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Aug 15, 2006

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

PAPER RECEIVED

Jul 14, 2006

PAPER RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Jul 14, 2006

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Jan 17, 2006

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Oct 25, 2005

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Oct 05, 2005

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Aug 16, 2005

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Aug 12, 2005

ASSIGNED TO LIE

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 10, 2005

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jul 22, 2005

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Jul 11, 2005

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 11, 2005

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

FINAL REFUSAL MAILED

Mar 14, 2005

FINAL REFUSAL MAILED

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Mar 12, 2005

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Feb 12, 2005

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Jan 31, 2005

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jan 31, 2005

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Aug 02, 2004

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jul 29, 2004

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jan 13, 2004

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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