ZEISS
Live · Registered LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active
What this record means
The record shows a live, registered Principal Register mark owned by Carl Zeiss AG, covering “Microfiber cleaning cloths” in International Class 021, with first use in June 2012 and a registration date of November 19 2024; a similar name used for cleaning‑cloth products would be the closest area of concern. The record does not give Carl Zeiss AG control over every possible use of the word “ZEISS,” only over the specific goods listed. The prosecution history notes a non‑final office action in May 2024, a response in July 2024, and final registration on the Principal Register in November 2024, which is the most recent status event. No oppositions, cancellations or court actions appear in the supplied history, so there are no visible enforcement signals. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan to market microfiber cleaning cloths under a similar name.
Informational only - not legal advice.Mark Trademark
| Drawing type | 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK |
| Filing basis | Use in Commerce (§1(a)). |
| Status | Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. |
| Acquired distinctiveness §2(f) | In whole |
Key dates
| Application filed | Sep 07, 2023 |
| Published for opposition | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Registered (Principal) | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Status date | Nov 19, 2024 |
Goods & services
Owner & representation
| Owner | Carl Zeiss AG |
| Address | Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 22, Oberkochen GERMANY 73447 |
| Entity | CORPORATION - organized in GERMANY |
| Attorney of record | Ronald S. Kadden |
| Correspondent | Ronald S. Kadden |
| Attorney email | r********@*****.com |
| Correspondent email | 3 emails |
| Correspondent phone | 3********5 |
| Correspondent address | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS |