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MED-EL
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Active USPTO registrationType: WordOffice: US
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MED-EL
ST13
US500000079120176Class
9, 10, 16, 37, 41, 42, 44
Filing
79120176
Registration
4527396
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USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
68
Latest update
10/24/2025
Classification
Registered
Trademark type
Word
Nice classes
9, 10, 16, 37, 41, 42, 44
Filing date
01/20/2012
Registration date
05/13/2014
Expiration date
-
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Status date
09/11/2024
Last transaction
10/24/2025
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
706
Official register
Principal Register
Drawing code
4
Owner type
16
Owner location
Innsbruck, AT
Examiner
ALVAREZ, COURTNEY
Current location
Historical data usage
Holders and representatives
Holders
M. G. (pessoa física)
MED-EL; Elektromedizinische Geräte Ges.m.b.H.
Representatives
Steven A. Abreu Sunstein LLP
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 9Class 10Class 16Class 37Class 41Class 42Class 44
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 9
Magnetic data carriers containing information for surgical and audiological training; magnetic data carriers and compact discs containing tests for the recording and assessment of speech and respiration quality and balance disordercompact discs containing information for surgical and audiological training; magnetic data carriers and compact discs containing tests for the recording and assessment of speech comprehensiondiscriminationquality and pitch discrimination; microprocessors; audio processors for hearing aids and hearing implantsprocessors providing electrical stimulation signals based on sensed acoustic or electric signals; microprocessors to control hearing implants; speech processors in the nature of processors providing electrical stimulation signals based on sensed acoustic or electric signals for cochlear implantsmiddle ear implantsskull mounted hearing implants and auditory brainstem implants; microprocessor-based devices for providing electrical stimulation signals for laryngeal implants and vestibular implants; batteries ; battery packs; battery charge devices; interface devices for computers; diagnostic and control devices for medical implant systemsbone conduction implantshearing aidsvestibular implantslaryngeal pacemakersvocal cord stimulatorspulse generators and tissue stimulators; computer software and computer programs for monitoringcontrolprogramming and adjustment of implants and speech processors; audio and visual training software for use in training on the use of hearing aidshearing implantsspeech processors and laryngeal implants; computer software for data processing; computer programs for data processing; computer software for use in accessingmonitoring and programming implanted medical devices; computer interface devices for programming hearing implantscochlear implantsmiddle ear implantsbrainstem implants; computer interface devices for programming bone conduction implantshearing aidsvestibular implantslaryngeal pacemakersvocal cord stimulatorspulse generators and tissue stimulators; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulatorsactive hearing implants and hearing aids
Class 10
Hearing prostheses; parts for hearing aids and hearing prosthesesacoustic couplersimplantsaudio processors; skull mounted hearing implants and auditory brainstem implants made of artificial material; electrodes for medical purposes; bone conducting hearing systems comprised of a surgically implanted electronic device which creates an output signal and is coupled to the human skull; partially and fully implantable hearing aids; laryngeal implants made of artificial material; laryngeal electronic stimulation devices for medical purposes; surgical apparatus and instruments for use in hearing implant surgery; surgical apparatus and instruments for use in laryngeal implant surgery; hearing implantscochlear implantsmiddle ear artificial implantsbrainstem artificial implantsbone conduction artificial implantshearing aidsvestibular artificial implants; laryngeal pacemakersvocal cord stimulators; implantable medical leads; implantable electrical medical leads; leads for neurological and/or peripheral nerve stimulation; electrical leads for neurological and/or peripheral nerve stimulation; implantable neurostimulators for hearing and laryngeal stimulation; implantable electrodes for medical purposesbut not for dental purposes; electrodes for medical purposesbut not for dental purposes; electrical stimulation apparatus and instruments for medical use for nerve stimulation; pulse generators; electronic tissue stimulators for medical purposes; surgical tools and apparatus for hearing and laryngeal implant surgery; clinical diagnosis apparatus for medical purposes for diagnosing hearing and speech function; apparatus and instruments for medical and paramedical purposes for physiotherapy; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulatorsactive hearing implants and hearing aids; all aforementioned goods not to include aerosol dispensers for medical purposesinhalers and sprayers for medical purposessphygmomanometersthermometers for medical purposes
Class 16
Printed booksjournalscatalogsguidebooksnewsletters in the field of surgeryhearingspeech and respiration developmentrehabilitation and therapy; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulatorsactive hearing implants and hearing aids
Class 37
Installation and repair of medical and surgical apparatusinstruments and devices; informationadvice and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulatorsactive hearing implants and hearing aids
Class 41
Provision of educationtraining and instructionproviding webinarsworkshops and one-on-one instructionin medical and surgical techniques and procedures; provision of educationtraining and instructionwebinarsworkshops and one-on-one trainingto medical professionals and medical technicians in surgical techniques and procedures; arranging and conducting of educational conferencesseminarsworkshops in the field of surgical techniquesproceduresaudiology and acoustics and to update professionals in the changes in laws relating to medical devices; interactive training courses relating to medical and surgical procedures and products; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulatorsactive hearing implants and hearing aids
Class 42
Scientific and technological services in the field of medicine and surgeryconducting performance simulations and tests of hearing prostheses and providing the results to medical and surgical professionals and their patients; research in the field of medical and surgical servicesproductsapparatusequipmentinstruments and preparations; computer programming; technical assistancetechnical support services and troubleshooting services in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems in the field of medical and surgical products and services; informationadvice and consultancy relating to performance simulations and scientific tests of hearing prostheses; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulatorsactive hearing implants and hearing aids
Class 44
Medical services; medical therapy; advisory and consultation services relating to medical and surgical services; all aforementioned goods/services in the field of neural stimulatorsactive hearing implants and hearing aids
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
68 publications found
INNP
PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
10/18/2025
XXSS
GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
08/31/2025
XXCR
GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
08/31/2025
INPR
PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
05/11/2025
NA71
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
09/11/2024
71AG
REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
09/11/2024
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
09/09/2024
ES71
TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
12/07/2023
REM4
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
05/13/2023
RNWL
INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
02/24/2022
NA75
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
05/10/2021
C75A
REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
05/10/2021
EROP
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
04/30/2021
PR75
POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15
04/27/2021
INNA
INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
02/04/2021
INPR
PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
02/03/2021
EROP
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
12/15/2020
PR75
POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15
06/16/2020
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
06/03/2020
ES75
TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
04/28/2020
TCCA
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
02/10/2020
REM3
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
05/13/2019
NREP
NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
08/27/2015
FINO
FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
10/23/2014
FICS
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
09/23/2014
FIMP
FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
09/23/2014
FICR
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
08/13/2014
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
05/13/2014
OPNX
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
05/01/2014
OPNS
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
04/16/2014
OPNR
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
04/16/2014
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
02/25/2014
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
02/25/2014
GPNX
NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
02/22/2014
OPNS
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
02/05/2014
OP2R
NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
02/05/2014
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
02/05/2014
PREV
LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
01/17/2014
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
01/17/2014
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
12/19/2013
XAEC
EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
12/19/2013
GNEN
NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
12/19/2013
GNEA
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
12/19/2013
CNEA
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
12/19/2013
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
12/19/2013
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
12/19/2013
ERFR
TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
12/17/2013
EXPI
EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
12/17/2013
JURT
JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
12/17/2013
EXAF
EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
12/17/2013
LIMN
LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
09/13/2013
LIMG
LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB
07/20/2013
GNFN
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
06/19/2013
GNFR
FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
06/19/2013
CNFR
FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
06/19/2013
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
05/29/2013
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
05/28/2013
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
05/28/2013
RFNT
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
12/15/2012
MAFR
APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
12/04/2012
RFCS
NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
11/29/2012
RFRR
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
11/29/2012
RFCR
NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
11/29/2012
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
11/28/2012
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
11/28/2012
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
11/28/2012
REPR
SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
11/16/2012
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