Recently, Puhler Group’s Section 8 Trademark Declaration of Use has been officially approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
This grants long-term, solid legal protection to Puhler’s trademark rights in the U.S., further consolidating its brand foundation in North America. It also reflects steady progress in Puhler’s global expansion and rising international recognition.
01.Passing US Trademark Affidavit of Use Validates Local Market Strength
The US trademark system centers on the "first to use" principle, and registration is not permanent. An Affidavit of Use must be filed with the USPTO within five to six years after registration to prove genuine commercial sales and promotion of relevant products in the US. Full exclusive trademark rights can only be retained upon approval; failure to submit the document on time will result in trademark cancellation.
Puhler’s smooth approval fully demonstrates its tangible overseas business achievements:
It verifies Puhler’s micro-nano grinding and CNC equipment have been steadily exported to the US for years with mature customer channels and local operation capabilities.
It effectively avoids risks including trademark cancellation for non-use, squatting and infringement, and boosts brand trust among North American clients and partners.
It lays the groundwork for applying for Incontestable Status in the future, building a more robust intellectual property protection system.
02. Global Trademark Layout to Consolidate International Recognition
The US trademark registration is not an isolated overseas branding move. For years, the Group has adhered to a global IP strategy of registering trademarks prior to market entry, establishing a comprehensive trademark protection network covering key industrial economies across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region:
EU Trademark: A single registration valid in all 27 EU member states, safeguarding the full lineup of nano grinding, lithium battery and CNC machine tool brands in industrial powerhouses including Germany, France and Italy under regional laws.
Independent UK Trademark: Compliant with the post-Brexit independent IP regime to secure client markets in UK chemical, new energy and precision manufacturing sectors.
Japanese Trademark: Supports business expansion in high-end materials and semiconductor grinding in East Asia, meeting strict Japanese industrial procurement criteria.
US Trademark: Secures brand ownership in North America’s new energy, mining, aerospace and equipment industries.
The robust global trademark protection framework is backed by Puhler’s outstanding technical strengths. As a global supplier of intelligent complete micro-nano powder processing plants and CNC machine tool solutions, Puhler Group boasts over 85% self-developed core technologies and more than 200 patents. It is capable of delivering full intelligent production lines and digital factories compliant with industrial standards worldwide.
Puhler’s equipment is widely deployed in core industries including nano grinding for new energy and advanced materials, lithium battery slurry preparation, spent battery recycling, metallurgical mining, ink and coatings, semiconductor polishing, and aerospace precision machining, serving more than 2,000 industrial clients globally.
Spanning industrial heartlands in Europe, high-end North American markets and Asia-Pacific precision manufacturing hubs, the comprehensive global trademark barrier serves as both Puhler’s international brand calling card and a testament to the competitiveness of China’s high-end intelligent manufacturing going global. Moving forward, Puhler will continue to leverage its global vision, innovative strength and commitment to long-term value to support high-quality development for partners worldwide.
