The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published the FUSIONLOC trademark application (TM79445555) for goods including surgical implants comprised of artificial materials and orthopaedic articles. This publication signifies that the application has passed initial examination and is now open for a period of opposition by third parties.

While this is a trademark publication and not a regulatory rule, manufacturers in the medical device sector should be aware of this development. Companies involved in similar product categories should monitor the opposition period and consider their own intellectual property strategies. No immediate compliance actions are required based on this notice.