REFERENCE trademark registration for coordinate measuring machines
Summary
USPTO registered trademark REFERENCE (Registration No. TM76401872) for use in connection with coordinate measuring machines utilizing a contact probe for measuring dimensions of an object in three-dimensional space for manufacture of machined parts. The application was filed on April 30, 2002.
What changed
USPTO granted registration of the word mark REFERENCE under Class 009 (Computing and Electronics) for coordinate measuring machines that utilize contact probes for three-dimensional measurement of manufactured parts. The trademark secures exclusive rights to the mark name for the specified goods in the manufacturing equipment category.
Manufacturers and sellers of coordinate measuring machines or related dimensional measurement equipment should avoid using the term REFERENCE in a manner that could cause consumer confusion with the registered mark. Third parties using similar marks on related goods may face trademark infringement claims. The registration provides the trademark holder with enforceable rights against infringing uses in commerce.
What to do next
- Monitor trademark renewal deadlines
- Monitor for potential infringement of trademark rights
- Review classification requirements for related goods
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REFERENCE
Registered TM76401872 Kind: registered Apr 02, 2026
Abstract
Coordinate measuring machines utilizing a contact probe for measuring dimensions of an object in three-dimensional space for use in the manufacture of machined parts
Filing Date
2002-04-30
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