On May 16, 2012 DSO™ Fluid Handling Co. successfully completed the registration process with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The filing for, and successfully obtaining trademark status, marks an important step forward for DSO™ as a company.
The filing information has been established as the following:
U.S. Application (No. 85/626,749) Mark: DSO Fluid Handling Co. Class 35: Wholesale store services featuring parts for pumps, parts for valves, parts for heat exchangers, non-metallic gaskets, o-rings, non-metallic seals.
U.S. Application (No. 85/626,757) Mark: DSO & Design Class 35: Wholesale store services featuring parts for pumps, parts for valves, parts for heat exchangers, non-metallic gaskets, o-rings, non-metallic seals.
Using the DSO™ name should now be done with the trademark status clearly indicated. That includes the small symbol. Also, it is important to utilize the DSO name only in conjunction with actual DSO products. Otherwise you could be in violation of U.S. Trademark law.
We hope you will agree that enhancing the value of the DSO™ brand with this trademark registration will help you, our distributors, enhance the value of your business as well.