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 79140260.

What is the registration number for ETHERCAT?

ETHERCAT is registered under USPTO registration number 4725753.

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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 79140260·Reg 4725753·Filed Oct 17, 2013

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. 79140260), Registration No. 4725753, is a registered US trademark filed on Oct 17, 2013 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. #4725753) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Beckhoff Automation GmbH, since 2013. 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 3 opposition proceedings during prosecution.

FILED

Oct 17, 2013

SERIAL

79140260

REG#

4725753

REGISTERED

Apr 28, 2015

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

T244061.IB01

Address

50 South Sixth Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States

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Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateOct 17, 2013

Serial Number79140260

Registration No.4725753

Registration DateApr 28, 2015

Status DateJul 15, 2025

Published for OppositionFeb 10, 2015

Next RenewalApril 30, 2035

Mark TypeDesign with words

Attorney DocketT244061.IB01

Status DescriptionLive and registered, Section 71 accepted

Filing Signals

FILED

2013

YEARS AGO

13y

CLASSES

MADRID FILINGS

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Opposed 3× during prosecution

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CLASSES

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USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 009Electronics, software & scientific instruments

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

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

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

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

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

50 events

REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED

Jul 15, 2025

REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED

Jul 15, 2025

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

Jun 13, 2025

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1

Mar 25, 2025

OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 21, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED

Feb 10, 2025

TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED

Apr 28, 2024

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED

Dec 30, 2022

INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 05, 2021

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED

May 05, 2021

REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED

May 05, 2021

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED

Mar 08, 2021

TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Apr 28, 2020

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED

CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB

Sep 12, 2019

CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB

FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB

Sep 11, 2015

FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB

FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED

Aug 26, 2015

FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB

Aug 26, 2015

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

Jul 28, 2015

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 28, 2015

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Feb 10, 2015

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Feb 10, 2015

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB

Feb 06, 2015

NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Jan 21, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

Jan 21, 2015

NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB

Jan 21, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Sep 08, 2014

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Sep 08, 2014

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - ESU SUPERVISOR REQUEST

Sep 08, 2014

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - ESU SUPERVISOR REQUEST

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Aug 25, 2014

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Aug 25, 2014

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Aug 25, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Aug 25, 2014

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 25, 2014

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Jun 05, 2014

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

Jun 05, 2014

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

Jun 05, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

May 22, 2014

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

May 21, 2014

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

May 21, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

May 14, 2014

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 14, 2014

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB

Feb 22, 2014

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB

NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW

Feb 05, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU

Feb 05, 2014

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB

Feb 05, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Feb 04, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Feb 03, 2014

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

Dec 27, 2013

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Dec 23, 2013

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB

Dec 19, 2013

SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB

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