What this record means
The record shows that “SUNCATCHER” is a live, registered mark owned by Waters Industries, Inc., a corporation organized in Illinois. The mark is on the Principal Register and covers phototherapeutic apparatus, light apparatus and light therapy devices for treating seasonal affective disorder, depression, mood disorders and circadian rhythm disorders, first used in commerce on October 31, 2020. A similar name would raise the closest concern in the area of light‑therapy devices and related medical equipment. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “SUNCATCHER,” only over the specific goods listed. The prosecution history indicates a smooth path to registration with no opposition or enforcement actions recorded. The latest significant event is the registration on January 5, 2021, and no further maintenance or enforcement activity appears in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the main risk lies in the medical device field where this mark is active.
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