Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Trademarks & Patents of La Canada Ventures, Inc.
The following are trademarks of La Canada Ventures, Inc. The MD-formative names, logos, and marks displayed on this website (collectively, the “MD Marks”) are protected under United States and international law, including various registrations issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All rights are reserved.
Registered Trademarks ®
| Mark | U.S. Registration | International Registrations |
|---|---|---|
| MD® | U.S. Reg. No. 4,471,494 (Classes 3 & 5) | WIPO Madrid 1196986; United Kingdom UK00801196986; Brazil INPI 840784384 & 840784376; Philippines IPOPHL 1196986; South Africa CIPC 2014/02697; India 2722100 |
| MD Factor® | U.S. Reg. No. 6,309,386 | — |
| MD Lash Factor® | U.S. Reg. No. 3,432,309 (Class 3) | Korea KIPRIS 41-0189824; India 4878647 |
| MD 101® | U.S. Reg. No. 3,459,245 (Class 3) | India 5660716 |
| MD by Susan F. Lin, M.D.® | U.S. Reg. No. 5,860,508 | Hong Kong IPD 302908503 |
Trademarks ™
The following marks are trademarks of La Canada Ventures, Inc. in current use, operating under the federally registered MD® mark (U.S. Reg. No. 4,471,494, Classes 3 & 5):
MD Hair™
The hair care line of the MD® family of brands.
MD Nutri Hair™
Nutritional hair supplement line of the MD® family of brands.
MD Brow™
The brow conditioning line of the MD® family of brands.
Patents
Certain MD® products are covered by one or more of the following granted patents:
| Patent | Invention |
|---|---|
| U.S. Patent No. 8,206,695 | Eyelash Enhancement Composition and Method of Treatment |
| U.S. Design Patent No. D659,907 S | Design |
| Chinese Patent CN 102172344 | Eyelash Enhancement Composition and Method of Treatment |
| Chinese Patent CN 101283957 | Compositions and Methods for Promoting Hair Growth |
| Hong Kong Patent HK 1157672 | Compositions and Methods for Promoting Hair Growth |
Additional patent applications are pending in the United States and internationally. All rights reserved.
No License to Use the MD Marks
Nothing on this website grants, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any MD Mark without the prior written permission of La Canada Ventures, Inc. You may not use the MD Marks — including as a product name, brand, business name, domain name, social-media handle, keyword, metadata, or search-advertising term — in any manner that is likely to cause confusion about the source, sponsorship, or affiliation of any product or service, or that dilutes or disparages the MD Marks or La Canada Ventures, Inc.
Authenticity; Genuine Products
This website, located at md-factor.com, is an official website of the MD® family of brands, operated by La Canada Ventures, Inc. Genuine products bearing the MD Marks are sold only through La Canada Ventures’ official channels identified on this website. Any product, listing, advertisement, or website that uses the MD Marks (or a confusingly similar name) and is offered by a party other than La Canada Ventures, Inc. is not authorized by, sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with La Canada Ventures, Inc.
Reporting Confusion or Misuse
If you encounter a product, listing, advertisement, or website that uses the MD Marks or a confusingly similar name in a way that suggests a connection to La Canada Ventures, Inc. when none exists, or if you have a question about whether a product is genuine, please contact us at drlin@susanlinmd.com so we can assist.
Copyright
All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, product descriptions, and design — are original works of authorship of La Canada Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved. No content may be reproduced without prior written permission.
