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SECOM

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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: United States

Quick snapshot

SECOM

ST13

US500000079284850

Class

9, 12, 35, 37, 42, 45

Filing

79284850

Registration

6557319

Risk and opportunity diagnosis

Executive reading for naming, filing, and monitoring decisions.

USPTO status

Active USPTO registration

Case type

Application and registration

Recorded events

39

Latest update

03/14/2025

Trademark type

Combined

Nice classes

9, 12, 35, 37, 42, 45

Filing date

11/29/2019

Registration date

11/16/2021

Expiration date

-

Complete case details

Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.

Status date

11/16/2021

Last transaction

03/14/2025

Responsible office

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Status code

700

Official register

Principal Register

Drawing code

5

Owner type

03

Owner location

JP

Examiner

FIRST, VIVIAN

Law office

M50

Current location

PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION

Mark description

The mark consists of blue letters "SE", green letter "C", and blue letters "OM". The color white represents background and is not claimed as part of the mark.

Holders and representatives

Holders

SECOM CO., LTD.

Representatives

Julianne Abelman Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Technical classification

Nice Classes

Class 9Class 12Class 35Class 37Class 42Class 45

Vienna Codes

No Vienna codes available.

Goods and services

Class 9

Smartwatches; personal digital assistants (PDAs); covers for personal digital assistants (PDAs); DVD players; smart cards with integrated circuits; electronic chips for the manufacture of integrated circuits; blank USB flash drives; apparatus and installations for the production of X-raysnot for medical purposes; protection devices against X-rays in the nature of gloves for industrial purposesnot for medical purposes; accumulator boxes; video disks and video tapes with recorded animated cartoons; alcoholmeters; aerials; masts for wireless aerials; downloadable image file containing artworktextaudiovideogames and Internet Web links relating to sporting and cultural activities; electronic access control systems for interlocking doors; ergometers not for medical purposes; gasometers; cameras; coilselectric; electrical connectors; computers; computer softwarerecordedfor automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; computer softwarerecordedfor automating and operating home automation system; computer softwarerecordedfor automating and operating information security system; computer softwarerecordedfor automating and operating of telemedicine; computer softwarerecordedfor automating and operating disaster prevention system; computer software applicationdownloadablefor automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; computer software applicationdownloadablefor automating and operating home automation system; computer software applicationdownloadablefor automating and operating information security system; computer software applicationdownloadablefor automating and operating of telemedicine; computer software applicationdownloadablefor automating and operating disaster prevention system; computer hardware; computer programsrecordedfor automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; computer programsrecordedfor automating and operating home automation system; computer programsrecordedfor automating and operating information security system; computer programsrecordedfor automating and operating of telemedicine; computer programsrecordedfor automating and operating disaster prevention system; encoded magnetic cardsmagnetically encoded key cardsmagnetically encoded cards for use in computer access control; computer memory devices; computer peripheral devices; computer operating programsrecorded; interfaces for computers; computer keyboards; joysticks for use with computersother than for video games; disk drives for computers; document printers for use with computers; computer programsdownloadablefor automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; computer programsdownloadablefor automating and operating home automation system; computer programsdownloadablefor automating and operating information security system; computer programsdownloadablefor automating and operating of telemedicine; computer programsdownloadablefor automating and operating disaster prevention system; computer hardwaremonitors; voltage surge protectors; thermostats; sirens; anti-glare glasses; thin client computers; scanners; loudspeakers; sprinkler systems for fire protection; blank smart cards; smartphones; covers for smartphones; cases for smartphones; time clocks; covers for tablet computers; tablet computers; electronic parking lot ticket dispensers; data processing apparatus; digital photo frames; television apparatus; video telephones; telepresence robots; safety traffic cones; walkie-talkies; transponders; electrical navigational instruments; laptop computers; parking meters; bar code readers; virtual reality headsets; battery chargers; battery boxes; camcorders; video screens; video baby monitors; video recorders; facsimile machines; electronic buzzers; headphones; baby monitors; warning bells; visors for helmets; push buttons for warning bells; electronic pens in the nature of visual display units; sports whistles; computer mice; megaphones; modems; monitoring apparatusother than for medical purposesalarm monitoring systems; radios; bags adapted for laptops; sleeves for laptops; radar apparatus; piezoelectric sensors; manometers; satellite-aided navigational systems; satellite finder meters; smoke detectors; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; igniting apparatuselectricfor igniting at a distance used in connection with ballasts to start discharge lamps; temperature indicators; thermometersnot for medical purposes; sound alarms; audio- and video-receivers; accelerometers; satellites for scientific purposes; firefighting equipment in the nature of fire beaters; fire escape ladders; fire alarms; monitors in the nature of downloadable computer programs for database management; eyeglasses; smart glasses; diagnostic apparatusnot for medical purposesfor testing food; barometers; recorded and downloadable computer software platforms for automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; recorded and downloadable computer software platforms for automating and operating home automation system; recorded and downloadable computer software platforms for automating and operating information security system; recorded and downloadable computer software platforms for automating and operating of telemedicine; recorded and downloadable computer software platforms for automating and operating disaster prevention system; counterfeit coin detectors; rescue flaresnon-explosive and non-pyrotechnic; rescue laser signaling flares; life-saving rafts; lifeboats; life belts; life jackets; life buoys; life nets; safety tarpaulins; life-saving apparatus and equipmentlife-saving rafts; distance measuring apparatus; teaching robots; teaching apparatusliquid crystal display (LCD) projectorsmovie editing projectorsvideo projectorspicture projectorsplanetarium projectorsslide projectorsremote controls for projectorsmovie projectorsslide projectorssound projectors and amplifierssound and video recording and playback machinesecho sounding devicessound equalizers and crossoverssound reproducing apparatusapparatus for recordingtransmitting and reproducing sound and imagesmultifunction electronic devices for use in copyingprintingscanningvideo capturing and/or transmitting documents and imagesdownloadable software for use in teaching and educating of security guardsdownloadable software for use in teaching and educating of contact center staffdownloadable software for use in teaching and educating of nursing care staffdownloadable software for use in teaching and educating about safety knowledgeincluding the teaching at schoolsdownloadable software for use in teaching and educating about knowledge of AED operation methods and cardiopulmonary resuscitation methodsincluding the teaching and educating to contracted employeesdownloadable software for use in teaching and educating about information security knowledgeincluding the teaching and educating to contracted employeesdownloadable software for purposes of providing education in the medical field; audiovisual teaching apparatusdownloadable virtual reality software for medical teaching; cash registers; air analysis apparatus; cell phones; cell phone straps; downloadable graphics for mobile phones; relayselectric; whistle alarms; burglar alarms; detectorsradar detectors; motion detectors; smoke detectors; seismic detectors; metal detectors; radar object detectors for use on vehicles; ultrasonic object detectors for use on vehicles; laser object detectors for use on vehicles; gas detectors for detecting the presence of gas; automated teller machines (ATM); respiratory masks for non-medical purposesother than for artificial respiration; reflective articles for wear in the nature of clothingfor the prevention of accidents; traffic-light apparatus; optical fibers; fiber optic cables; blank optical data carriers; high-frequency apparatushigh frequency switches; altimeters; anti-interference deviceselectrical filters for radio interference suppression; smart rings; money counting and sorting machines; clothing for protection against accidentsirradiation and fire; gloves for protection against accidents; nets for protection against accidents; protection devices in the nature of clothing for personal use against accidents; shoes for protection against accidentsirradiation and fire; time recording apparatus; magnetic encoders; encoded identification braceletsmagnetic; life-saving capsules for natural disasters; thermo-hygrometers; laboratory robots; cases especially made for photographic apparatus and instruments; electronic tags for goods; electronic pocket translators; fire hose nozzles; fire pumps; fire extinguishers; fire extinguishing apparatus; fire blankets; fire engines; fire boats; fire hose; simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; vehicle breakdown warning triangles; navigation apparatus for vehicles; rearview cameras for vehicles; food analysis apparatusdiagnostic apparatus for testing food; electro-dynamic apparatus for the remote control of signals; signal bells; signalling whistles; wearable video display monitors; wearable computers in the nature of smartwatcheswearable cameras; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence; water level indicators; electric control panels; infrared detectors; thermal imaging cameras; connected bracelets measuring instrumentswearable activity trackers; flashing safety lights; Global Positioning System (GPS) apparatus; resuscitation training simulators; resuscitation mannequins; binoculars; intercommunication apparatusdigital telephonesIntercoms; transmitting sets in the nature of telecommunication base stations; emergency signal transmitters for telecommunication; solar panels for the production of electricity; solar batteries; bathroom scales; electrical terminals; capacitors; batterieselectric; accumulatorselectricfor vehicles; apparatus and instruments for astronomyastronomical spectrographs; batteries for lighting; electrical adapters; junction sleeves for electric cables; converterselectric; switcheselectric; electric sockets; electric plugs; charging stations for electric vehicles; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; electric apparatus for remote ignitionremote control starts for vehicles; alarm bellselectric; lockselectric; electric regulating apparatuselectric controlling devices and panels; connectionselectric; electric installations for the remote control of industrial operations; sheaths for electric cables; electric junction boxes; electronic notice boards; digital signs; security token hardware in the nature of encryption devices; electronic encryption units; electronic numeric displays; electronic agendas; electronic publicationsdownloadablein the nature of magazines in the field of musicvideo animationsscience and technology; electronic book readers; transmitters of electronic signals; telegraph wires; telegraphs; conductorselectric; wire connectors; connections for electric lines; ammeters; telephone receivers; telephone transmitters; telephone wires; telephone apparatus; machines for dispensing pre-determined dosages of medicine; anti-theft warning apparatusanti-theft alarms for vehiclesfor buildingfor Automated teller machines (ATM); theft prevention installationselectricanti-theft alarms for vehiclesfor buildingfor Automated teller machines (ATM); coaxial cables; readerselectronic card readersmagnetic encoded card readerselectronic card readers for integrated circuit cards; calorimeters; electric connection branch boxes; electrical ducts; electricity distribution consoles; electrical distribution boxes; switchboards; signsluminous; signalsluminous or mechanicalrailway signalsluminous or mechanicalvehicle traffic signalsfog signalsnon-explosive; road signsluminous or mechanical; signalling panelsluminous or mechanicalused when operating industrial machinery and instruments; reflective safety vests; electric door bells; protective suits for aviators; marking buoys; encoded key cards; anemometers; protective helmets; protective masks; pedometers; telecommunication apparatus in the nature of wireless receivers in the form of jewellery; headgear being protective helmets; respirators for filtering air not being for artificial respiration; garments for protection against fire; clothing for protection against fire; bullet-proof vests; bullet-proof clothing; security surveillance robots; blank optical discs; blank disksmagnetic; blank magnetic tapes for tape recorders; blank magnetic data carriers; identity cardsmagnetic; radiotelephony sets; answering machines; sound recording apparatus; access control and alarm monitoring systems; biometric identification authentication apparatus; biometric access control systems comprised of biometric identification apparatus

Class 12

Motorcycles; camera drones; gyrocopters; sports cars; motor buses; helicams; helicopters; mobility scooters; mopeds; motor racing cars; space vehicles; remote control vehiclesother than toyscarsmotorcyclesracing carsbicyclesairplaneshot air balloonsairshipsdronesships; lorries; ambulances; motor scooters; air vehiclesflying carsgliders; aeronautical apparatusmachines and appliancesapparatus for locomotion by air and spaceairborne platforms for serving spacecrafts and conducting space applicationsstructural parts and structural fittings for all of the aforementioned goods; tricycles not being toys; self-driving cars; bicycles; automobiles; self-balancing scooters; self-balancing electric unicycles; driverless cars; photography drones; anti-theft alarms for vehicles; anti-theft devices for vehicles; seaplanes; amphibious airplanes; cleaning trolleys; ships; railway vehiclestrains and structural parts therefor; two-wheeled motor vehicles; horns for vehicles; electric bicycles; electric vehiclescarsmotorcyclesracing carsbicyclesairplaneshot air balloonsairshipsdronesships; hot air balloons; delivery drones; delivery tricycles; aeroplanes; airships; civilian drones

Class 35

Invoicing; providing business information via a web site; systemization of information into computer databases; compilation of information into computer databases; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; computerized file management; online advertising on a computer network; business management of sports people; targeted marketing; direct mail advertising; news clipping services; business management for freelance service providers; business management of hotels; marketing; updating and maintenance of information in registries; word processing; interim business management; price comparison services; business auditing; outsourced business administration and management for companies; competitive intelligence services; rental of billboards; accounting; advertising; rental of advertising time on communication media; advertising agency services; rental of advertising space; dissemination of advertising matter; market intelligence services; marketing research; market research studies; distribution of samples; business intermediary services relating to the matching of potential private investors with entrepreneurs needing funding; professional business consultancy; business information; business management consultancy; business management assistance; business management and organization consultancy; negotiation of business contracts for others; business organization consultancy; business information and inquiries; business efficiency expert services; business appraisals; office machines and equipment rental; business management of performing artists; commercial information agency services; commercial or industrial management assistance; organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; administrative processing of purchase orders; commercial intermediation servicesmediation of trade business for third parties; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services; retail and wholesale store services featuring fire extinguishers; commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services; retail and wholesale store services featuring locksnon-electricnot of metal; retail and wholesale store services featuring electric locks; retail and wholesale store services featuring locks of metalnon-electric; retail and wholesale store services featuring locks of metal; personnel management consultancy; tax preparation; procurement services for otherspurchasing goods and services in the nature of office furniture for other businesses; commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; advertising by mail order; arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others; data search in computer files for othersanalyzing and compiling business data; telephone answering for unavailable subscribers; retail and wholesale store services featuring burglar alarms; compilation of statistics; providing television home shopping services in the field of general consumer merchandise; sales promotion for others; search engine optimisation for sales promotion; secretarial services; registration of written communications and datain the field of business-related documents and contracts; retail store services for pharmaceuticalveterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies; import-export agency services; appointment scheduling services; appointment reminder services; retail and wholesale store services featuring cashboxes

Class 37

Installationmaintenance and repair of passenger elevators; glass installation services; installationmaintenance and repair of computer hardware; installation of doors and windows; rat exterminating other than for agricultureaquacultureforestry and horticulture; pump repair; repair of security locks; chimney sweeping; installationmaintenance and repair of fire alarms; repair or maintenance of loading-unloading machines and apparatus; pest control servicesother than for agricultureaquaculturehorticulture and forestry; safe maintenance and repair; strong-room maintenance and repair; installation and repair of air-conditioning apparatus; building construction; providing construction consultancy; construction information; factory construction; marine construction; underwater building and construction; maintenance of building equipment; building construction supervision; cleaning of building exterior surfaces; cleaning of buildings interiors; repair and maintenance of air vehicles; motor vehicle maintenance and repair; snow removal; disinfecting; rustproofing; repair and maintenance of ships; window cleaning; repair and maintenance of electric motorsapplianceshousehold electrical systems; telecommunication wiring; telephone installation and repair; burglar alarm installation and repair; street cleaning; thermal insulating for buildings; airplane maintenance and repair; building damp-proofing; electric appliance installation and repair; Vermin exterminatingother than for agricultureaquaculturehorticulture and forestry; freezing equipment installation and repair

Class 42

Information technology engineering; consultancy and information services relating to information technology; internet security consultancy; electronic monitoring of credit card activity to detect fraud via the internet; electronic monitoring of personally identifying information to detect identity theft via the internet; rental of web servers; creating and maintaining web sites for others; web site design consultancy; providing information on computer technology and programming via a web site; energy auditing; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for automating and operating home automation system; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for automating and operating information security system; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for automating and operating of telemedicine; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for automating and operating disaster prevention system; cloud computing in the nature of computer servicesproviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable cloud computing software for automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; cloud computing in the nature of computer servicesproviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable cloud computing software for automating and operating home automation system; cloud computing in the nature of computer servicesproviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable cloud computing software for automating and operating information security system; cloud computing in the nature of computer servicesproviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable cloud computing software for automating and operating of telemedicine; cloud computing in the nature of computer servicesproviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable cloud computing software for automating and operating disaster prevention system; development of computer platforms; computer virus protection services; hosting computer sites in the nature of web sites of others on a computer server for a digital computer network; monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; computer system design; computer system analysis; computer security consultancy; updating of computer software; writing of computer software; computer software design; computer software consultancy; rental of computer software; maintenance of computer software; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for automating and operating security system in homesoffices and vehicles; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for automating and operating home automation system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for automating and operating information security system; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for automating and operating of telemedicine; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for automating and operating disaster prevention system; recovery of computer data; computer rental; consultancy in the design and development of computer hardware; installation of computer software; duplication of computer programs; conversion of computer programs and dataother than physical conversion; computer technology consultancy; server hosting; software development in the framework of software publishing; data security consultancy; data encryption services; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; off-site data backup; meteorological information; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; creating and designing website-based indexes of information for others in the nature of information technology services; consultancy in the field of energy-savingconsulting services in the fields of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency; information technology (IT) consultancy; surveying; geological surveys; cartography services; weather forecasting; electronic data storage; computer programming; providing user access to computer programs on data network; land surveying; monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach; digitization of documents

Class 45

Leasing of internet domain names; registration of domain names; online social networking services; licensing of computer software; licensing software in the framework of software publishing; legal consultancy relating to patent mapping; pet sitting; babysitting; legal administration of licences; opening of security locks; dating services; personal wardrobe styling consultancy; clothing rental; lost property return; embalming services; rental of fire alarms; cremation services; emergency response alarm monitoring servicesmonitoring of alert devices by a remote monitoring center for the dispatch of emergency public health and security services and notification to third parties; monitoring telephone calls from subscribers and notifying emergency responders when appropriate; emergency response alarm monitoring servicesmonitoring of alert devices by a remote monitoring center for the dispatch of emergency public health and security services and notification to third parties; providing consultation and information in the field of emergency response for communities; rental of safes; legal services in relation to the negotiation of contracts for others; planning and arranging of wedding ceremonies; marriage bureau services; dog walking services; hotel concierge services; personal body guarding; inspection of factories for safety purposes; missing person investigations; rental of protective clothing and protective safety equipment to detect and notify in advance of disasters; security guard services for buildings; security guarding for facilities; personal letter writing; security screening of baggage; rental of fire extinguishers; fire-fighting; personal background investigations; physical security consultancy; providing information about legal services; funerary undertaking; detective agency services; intellectual property consultancy; licensing of intellectual property; copyright management; mediation; tracking of stolen property; rental of burglar alarms and other crime prevention equipment in the nature of security alarms; legal advice in responding to calls for tenders; private investigations relating to the physical safety of persons and tangible property and providing information on public safety conditions under unexpected emergencies; providing consultancy and information in the field of emergency response for communities; legal document preparation services; intellectual property watch servicesmonitoring intellectual property rights for legal advisory purposes; legal research; providing legal services to disadvantaged persons through public advocacy services; legal watching services; rental of security alarms for disasters; rental of evacuation ladders and other evacuation equipmentsafety equipment; monitoring of burglar and security alarms; burial services; night guard services; house sitting; emergency response medical alarm monitoring for safety confirmation and emergency support in the field of life saving and life guarding services; emergency response medical alarm monitoring for confirmation of the safety of the elderlylife saving and life guarding services in the nature of emergency assistance services

Publications

History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.

39 publications found

NREP

NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED

03/13/2025

TCCA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

07/20/2022

ECDR

TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS

07/20/2022

ARAA

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

07/20/2022

REAP

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

07/20/2022

FINO

FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB

05/23/2022

FICS

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB

05/03/2022

FIMP

FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED

05/03/2022

FICR

FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

02/16/2022

R.PR

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

11/16/2021

OPNX

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB

11/03/2021

OPNS

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB

10/13/2021

OPNR

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB

10/13/2021

NPUB

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

08/31/2021

PUBO

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

08/31/2021

GPNX

NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB

08/29/2021

OPNS

NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB

08/11/2021

OP2R

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

08/11/2021

NONP

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

08/11/2021

CNSA

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

07/28/2021

TEME

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

07/28/2021

CRFA

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

07/28/2021

ERFR

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

07/28/2021

GNFN

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

04/12/2021

GNFR

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

04/12/2021

CNFR

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

04/12/2021

TEME

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

03/23/2021

CRFA

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

03/23/2021

ALIE

ASSIGNED TO LIE

03/23/2021

TROA

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

12/18/2020

RFNT

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB

07/10/2020

RFCS

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB

06/22/2020

RFRR

REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU

06/22/2020

RFCR

NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW

05/19/2020

CNRT

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

05/18/2020

MAFR

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

05/15/2020

DOCK

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

05/11/2020

NWOS

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

05/11/2020

REPR

SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB

05/07/2020

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