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ThinkCyte K.K.

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First Filed:May 11, 2018Latest Filed:Jan 21, 2025Address:3-1, Hongo 7-chome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, JP

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Electronics, Software & Scientific Equipment
11(79%)
Class 42
Software, IT Services & Scientific Research
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MORPHOSCAN AI
MORPHOSCAN AI
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REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79420802
Filed:Jan 21, 2025
Classes:9, 42
Registration:8122633
Registered:Feb 3, 2026
Description: Class 9: Downloadable computer software for separating, measuring and analyzing cells; downloadable computer software for operating cell analyzer; downloadable computer software for operating blood analyzer; downloadable computer software for operating flow cytometer; downloadable computer software for operating cell separator; downloadable computer software for operating cell sorter; cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis; blood analyzer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell separator for laboratory use, namely, cytometers; cell sorter, namely, cytometers for sorting cells for laboratory use; cell analyzer, namely, cytometers, not for medical purposes; bioreactor for cell culturing; smartphones; personal digital assistants; computer hardware; computer software for use with medical technology, namely, downloadable computer software for measuring and analyzing cells; data storage apparatus in the nature of memory media for storing information; data processing equipment; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet
Class 42: Providing online non-downloadable computer software for separating, measuring and analyzing cells; providing online non-downloadable computer software for operating cell analyzer; providing online non-downloadable computer software for operating blood analyzer; providing online non-downloadable computer software for operating flow cytometer; providing online non-downloadable computer software for operating cell separator; providing online non-downloadable computer software for operating cell sorter; providing online non-downloadable computer software for separating, measuring and analyzing cells in the field of medical technology or scientific technology; software as a service (SaaS) featuring software for separating, measuring and analyzing cells; platform as a service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for separating, measuring and analyzing cells; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for separating, measuring and analyzing cells; server hosting; consulting services in the field of cloud computing; rental of server memory space; electronic data storage; design and development of computer hardware and software; design, development and programming of computer software; cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of computer hardware; rental of computer software for analyzing cells; rental of computers; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
NANOVISION
NANOVISION
Trademark
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ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:79390523
Filed:Jan 22, 2024
Classes:9
Description: Cell analyzer for laboratory use; blood analyzer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell separator for laboratory use; cell sorter for laboratory use; cell analyzer, not for medical purposes; bioreactor for cell culturing; smartphones; personal digital assistants; computer hardware; computer software for use with medical technology; data storage apparatus; data processing equipment; downloadable image files; electronic publications (downloadable) provided from databases or the Internet.
THINKCYTE
THINKCYTE
Trademark
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REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79390605
Filed:Jan 22, 2024
Classes:9, 42
Registration:7726271
Registered:Mar 18, 2025
Description: Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell analysis; research laboratory analyzers for analyzing blood for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell separator for laboratory use, namely, cytometers; cell sorter, namely, cytometers for sorting cells for laboratory use; cell analyzer, namely, cytometers not for medical purposes; bioreactor for cell culturing; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet; Cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; scientific product design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
VISIONCYTE
VISIONCYTE
Trademark
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PENDING
Owner:
Serial:98143147
Filed:Aug 21, 2023
Classes:9
Description: Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell analysis; blood analyzer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell analyzer, namely, cytometers, not for medical purposes
VISIONSORT
VISIONSORT
Trademark
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REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79373538
Filed:May 25, 2023
Classes:9, 42
Registration:7525686
Registered:Oct 8, 2024
Description: Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis; blood analyzer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell separator for laboratory use, namely, cytometers; cell sorter, namely, cytometers for sorting cells for laboratory use; cell analyzer, namely, cytometers, not for medical purposes; bioreactor for cell culturing; smartphones; personal digital assistants; computer hardware; computer software for use with medical technology, namely, downloadable computer software for measuring and analyzing cells; data storage apparatus in the nature of memory media for storing information; data processing equipment; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet | Cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of computer hardware; rental of computer software for analyzing cells; rental of computers; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
VISIONSORT POWERED BY GHOST CYTOMETRY
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79373540
Filed:May 25, 2023
Classes:9, 42
Registration:7525687
Registered:Oct 8, 2024
Description: Class 9: Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis; blood analyzer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell separator for laboratory use, namely, cytometers; cell sorter, namely, cytometers for sorting cells for laboratory use; cell analyzer, namely, cytometers, not for medical purposes; bioreactor for cell culturing; smartphones; personal digital assistants; computer hardware; computer software for use with medical technology, namely, downloadable computer software for measuring and analyzing cells; data storage apparatus in the nature of memory media for storing information; data processing equipment; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet
Class 42: Cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of computer hardware; rental of computer software for analyzing cells; rental of computers; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
GMI
GMI
Trademark
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REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79359069
Filed:Sep 22, 2022
Classes:7
Registration:7282531
Registered:Jan 23, 2024
Description: Cell sorter for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, machines for sorting cells and removing non-conforming materials; machines and apparatus for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, namely, machine used for purification process and screening process in the pharmaceuticals industry and pharmaceutical production machine for producing pharmaceuticals | Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis; blood analyzer for research laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell analyzer with cell sorting mechanism for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell separating for laboratory use; cell analyzer with cell sorting mechanism for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell sorting for laboratory use; cell analyzer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, research laboratory cytometer for analyzing and measuring cells; flow cytometer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, flow cytometer for analyzing, measuring and sorting cells; bioreactor for cell culturing; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; electronic downloadable publications in the nature of books in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet; cell analyzer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, cytometers; flow cytometers for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals | Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes, namely, apparatus for medical diagnostic testing in the fields of cancer, cytology and cell-based testing; diagnostic apparatus for clinical diagnosis, namely, optical diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing clinical or health conditions of test subjects; cell analyzer for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers providing cell and particle analysis for medical diagnostic use; ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; ultrasonic therapy apparatus; body composition analyzers for medical purposes; blood analyzer for medical purposes; blood testing apparatus; apparatus for taking blood; diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical purposes; flow cytometer for providing cell and particle detection for medical use; cell separator for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers for separating cells for medical uses; cell sorter for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers for sorting cells for medical uses; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical diagnostic apparatus to check clinical or health conditions of test subjects; massage apparatus; pacifier clips; feeding cups for medical purposes; thread for medical purposes; slings for medical purposes; surgical catgut; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants, namely, breast pumps; suture materials; ear plugs for medical purposes; ear plugs for sleeping; ear plugs for protection against noise; protective gloves for medical purposes | Cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
GMI CYTOMETRY
GMI CYTOMETRY
Trademark
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REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79359068
Filed:Sep 22, 2022
Classes:7, 9, 10, +1
Registration:7282530
Registered:Jan 23, 2024
Description: Class 7: Cell sorter for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, machines for sorting cells and removing non-conforming materials; machines and apparatus for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, namely, machine used for purification process and screening process in the pharmaceuticals industry and pharmaceutical production machine for producing pharmaceuticals
Class 9: Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis; blood analyzer for research laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell analyzer with cell sorting mechanism for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell separating for laboratory use; cell analyzer with cell sorting mechanism for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell sorting for laboratory use; cell analyzer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, research laboratory cytometer for analyzing and measuring cells; flow cytometer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, flow cytometer for analyzing, measuring and sorting cells; bioreactor for cell culturing; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; electronic downloadable publications in the nature of books in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet; cell analyzer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, cytometers; flow cytometers for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals
Class 10: Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes, namely, apparatus for medical diagnostic testing in the fields of cancer, cytology and cell-based testing; diagnostic apparatus for clinical diagnosis, namely, optical diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing clinical or health conditions of test subjects; cell analyzer for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers providing cell and particle analysis for medical diagnostic use; ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; ultrasonic therapy apparatus; body composition analyzers for medical purposes; blood analyzer for medical purposes; blood testing apparatus; apparatus for taking blood; diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical purposes; flow cytometer for providing cell and particle detection for medical use; cell separator for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers for separating cells for medical uses; cell sorter for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers for sorting cells for medical uses; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical diagnostic apparatus to check clinical or health conditions of test subjects; massage apparatus; pacifier clips; feeding cups for medical purposes; thread for medical purposes; slings for medical purposes; surgical catgut; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants, namely, breast pumps; suture materials; ear plugs for medical purposes; ear plugs for sleeping; ear plugs for protection against noise; protective gloves for medical purposes
Class 42: Cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
GHOSTCYTE
GHOSTCYTE
Trademark
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REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79358152
Filed:Aug 12, 2022
Classes:9
Registration:7282517
Registered:Jan 23, 2024
Description: Cell sorter for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, machines for sorting cells and removing non-conforming materials; machines and apparatus for manufacturing pharmaceuticals, namely, machine used for purification process and screening process in the pharmaceuticals industry and pharmaceutical production machine for producing pharmaceuticals | Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis; blood research analyzer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell analyzer with cell sorting mechanism for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell separating for laboratory use; cell analyzer with cell sorting mechanism for laboratory use, namely, cytometers for cell sorting for laboratory use; cell analyzer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, research laboratory cytometer for analyzing and measuring cells; flow cytometer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, flow cytometer for analyzing, measuring and sorting cells; bioreactor for cell culturing; smartphones; personal digital assistants; computer hardware; computer software for use with medical technology, namely, downloadable computer software for measuring and analyzing cells; electronic data storage apparatus in the nature of memory media for storing information; data processing equipment; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; electronic downloadable publications in the nature of books in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet; cell analyzer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, cytometers; flow cytometers for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals | Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes, namely, apparatus for medical diagnostic testing in the fields of cancer, cytology and cell-based testing; diagnostic apparatus for clinical diagnosis, namely, optical diagnostic apparatus for diagnosing clinical or health conditions of test subjects; cell analyzer for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers providing cell and particle analysis for medical diagnostic use; ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; ultrasonic therapy apparatus; body composition analyzers for medical purposes; blood analyzer for medical purposes; blood testing apparatus; apparatus for taking blood; diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical purposes; flow cytometer for providing cell and particle detection for medical use; cell separator for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers for separating cells for medical uses; cell sorter for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers for sorting cells for medical uses; pacifier clips; feeding cups for medical purposes; thread for medical purposes; slings for medical purposes; surgical catgut; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants, namely, breast pumps; suture materials; ear plugs for medical purposes; ear plugs for sleeping; ear plugs for protection against noise; protective gloves for medical purposes | Cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
THINKCYTE
THINKCYTE
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79339841
Filed:Feb 8, 2022
Classes:7
Registration:7215295
Registered:Nov 14, 2023
Description: Cell sorter being machines for sorting cells for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; cell analyzer being machines for analyzing cells for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; flow cytometer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; machines and machine apparatus for manufacturing pharmaceuticals
VISIONSORT
VISIONSORT
Trademark
Stylized
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79339047
Filed:Jan 28, 2022
Classes:9
Registration:7282184
Registered:Jan 23, 2024
Description: Cell sorter being machines for sorting cells for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; cell analyzer being machines for analyzing cells for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; flow cytometer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals; machines and machine apparatus for manufacturing pharmaceuticals | Cell analyzer for laboratory use; blood analyzer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell separator for laboratory use; cell sorter for laboratory use; cell analyzer, not for medical purposes; bioreactor for cell culturing; smartphones; personal digital assistants; computer hardware; computer software for use with medical technology for analyzing cells, downloadable or recorded; data storage apparatus, namely, blank electronic storage media; data processing equipment; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of reports in the field of cells provided from databases or the Internet | Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes for testing cells; apparatus for clinical diagnosis, namely, apparatus for diagnosing medical conditions of test subjects by detecting cancer cells in the blood or circulating tumor cells; cell analyzer for medical purposes; ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; ultrasonic therapy apparatus; body composition analyzers for medical purposes; blood analyzer for medical purposes; blood testing apparatus; apparatus for taking blood; diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical purposes; flow cytometer for medical purposes; cell separator for medical purposes; cell sorter for medical purposes; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, diagnostic apparatus to check clinical or health conditions of test subjects suffering from or suspected of suffering from hematological disorder; massage apparatus; pacifier clips; feeding cups for medical purposes; thread for medical purposes; slings for medical purposes; surgical catgut; apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; suture materials; ear plugs for medical purposes; ear plugs for sleeping; ear plugs for protection against noise; protective gloves for medical purposes | Cell separation laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell detection laboratory services for scientific research purposes; cell analysis laboratory services for scientific research purposes; medical research services and scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of computer hardware and computer software for analyzing cells; rental of computers; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
GHOST CYTOMETRY
GHOST CYTOMETRY
Trademark
Stylized
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79975616
Filed:Nov 13, 2020
Classes:7, 9, 42
Registration:6891574
Registered:Nov 8, 2022
Description: Class 7: Cell sorter for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, machines for sorting cells and removing non-conforming materials
Class 9: Cell analyzer for laboratory use, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis; blood analyzer for research laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use, namely, cell separator for laboratory use; flow cytometer for laboratory use, namely, cell sorter for laboratory use; cell analyzer, not for medical purposes, namely, flow cytometers for cell analysis, not for medical purposes; bioreactor for cell culturing; downloadable image files containing morphological information of cells; cell analyzer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, machines for analyzing or measuring cells; flow cytometer for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, namely, machines for analyzing, measuring or sorting cells
Class 42: Medical or scientific laboratory services in the field of cell separation; medical or scientific laboratory services in the field of cell detection; medical or scientific laboratory services in the field of cell analysis; Medical or scientific research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; design and development of diagnostic apparatus; computer programming in the medical field; rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments
GHOST CYTOMETRY
GHOST CYTOMETRY
Trademark
Stylized
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79307971
Filed:Nov 13, 2020
Classes:10
Registration:6741610
Registered:May 31, 2022
Description: Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes used to check health or clinical conditions of test subjects; apparatus for clinical laboratory tests of test subjects; ultrasonic medical diagnostic apparatus; ultrasonic therapy apparatus; body composition analyzers for medical purposes; diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical purposes; flow cytometer used to check health or clinical conditions of test subjects, namely, cell analyzer for medical purposes; flow cytometer for medical diagnostic purposes; flow cytometer for medical diagnostic purposes, namely, cell separator for medical purposes; flow cytometer for medical diagnostic purposes, namely, cell sorter for medical purposes; blood analyzer for medical purposes; blood testing apparatus; apparatus for taking blood; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, diagnostic apparatus to check clinical or health conditions of test subjects; pacifier clips; feeding cups for medical purposes; thread for medical purposes; slings for medical purposes; surgical catgut; suture materials
THINK CYTE
THINK CYTE
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:79242690
Filed:May 11, 2018
Classes:9, 10, 42
Registration:5772227
Registered:Jun 11, 2019
Description: Class 9: Cell analyzer, not for medical purposes; [bioreactor for cell culturing;] flow cytometer for laboratory use; cell separator for laboratory use; cell sorter for laboratory use
Class 10: [Cell analyzer for medical purposes; flow cytometer for medical purposes; cell separator for medical purposes; cell sorter for medical purposes]
Class 42: Research services in the field of proteins, antibodies, microorganisms and cells; scientific services relating to the isolation and cultivation of human tissues and cells, namely, scientific research services; research and development services in the field of cytology; stem cell research services; [scientific research for medical purposes in the field of cancerous diseases; development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines; medical research; scientific research and development; product quality testing services; computer programming in the medical field;] rental of laboratory apparatus and instruments