USPTO trademark

CLOSER TO ZERO

AllowedUSPTOWord markClass 5Class 41Class 44

"CLOSER TO ZERO" is a word mark owned by T.J. Smith and Nephew Limited, filed at the USPTO on April 23, 2025. It has been allowed and covers classes 5, 41 and 44.

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Data current as of June 13, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Allowed; Since December 23, 2025
Filed: April 23, 2025
Registered: Not yet
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 99151783
Registration no.: Not yet
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 3 classes

Ownership

Who owns CLOSER TO ZERO

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

T.J. Smith and Nephew Limited

Hull, United Kingdom

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Representative

John L. Strand

Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services CLOSER TO ZERO is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

05Class 5 · Pharmaceuticals
adhesive bands and tapes for medical use; bandages for dressings; medical and surgical dressings; wound dressings; first aid dressings; gauze for dressings
41Class 41 · Education and Entertainment
Educational services, namely, providing programs, presentations, and instruction on wound treatment
44Class 44 · Medical, Beauty, and Agricultural
providing medical information related to wound treatment

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

June 12, 2026Teas post publication amendment received
December 23, 2025Noa e-mailed - sou required from applicant
October 28, 2025Official gazette publication confirmation e-mailed
October 28, 2025Published for opposition
October 22, 2025Notification of notice of publication e-mailed
September 25, 2025Approved for pub - principal register
September 24, 2025Teas/email correspondence entered
September 23, 2025Correspondence received in law office
September 23, 2025Teas response to office action received
September 16, 2025Notification of non-final action e-mailed

6 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About CLOSER TO ZERO

Who owns the trademark "CLOSER TO ZERO"?

The USPTO trademark "CLOSER TO ZERO" (application 99151783) is owned by T.J. Smith and Nephew Limited.

What is the status of "CLOSER TO ZERO"?

Its status at the USPTO is: allowed.

API

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d2ab5-d5fc-77ca-bd9a-116d85fe3769",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "CLOSER TO ZERO",
  "status": {
    "primary": "pending",
    "stage": "allowed"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "99151783",
  "filing_date": "2025-04-23",
  "nice_classes": [
    5,
    41,
    44
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "T.J. Smith and Nephew Limited",
      "entity_id": "ent_019ee94a-091b-76e0-8ad9-c243607d7229"
    }
  ]
}