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; registered 21 January 2014) | WIPO Madrid 1196986; United Kingdom UK00801196986 (renewed 22 August 2023); Canada CIPO TMA948,952 (to 12 September 2031); Brazil INPI 840784376 (to 13 September 2036); Philippines IPOPHL IR 1196986 |
| MD Factor® | U.S. Reg. No. 6,309,386 (Class 3; registered 30 March 2021) | — |
| MD Lash Factor® | U.S. Reg. No. 3,432,309 (Class 3; registered 20 May 2008) | India 4878647 (to 24 February 2031); Korea KIPRIS 41-0189824 — International Class 35 (retail, wholesale and advertising services) only; this is not trademark protection for the cosmetic product |
| MD 101® | U.S. Reg. No. 3,459,245 (Class 3; registered 1 July 2008) | — |
| MD Intimate Restore® | U.S. Reg. No. 4,603,019 (Class 3; registered 9 September 2014) | — |
| MD by Susan F. Lin, M.D.® | U.S. Reg. No. 5,860,508 (Classes 3 & 5; registered 17 September 2019) | Hong Kong IPD 302908503 |
| MD Wellness by Susan Lin M.D.® | U.S. Reg. No. 6,251,811 (Classes 3 & 5; registered 19 January 2021) | — |
| WE CREATE BEAUTY THROUGH ADVANCED SCIENCE® | U.S. Reg. No. 5,001,692 | — |
| FILLER IN A BOTTLE® | U.S. Reg. No. 4,180,997 | — |
MD BEAUTY is the subject of a pending U.S. trademark application, Serial No. 88121311. It is an application only and is not a registered trademark.
All MD® trademarks are owned by La Canada Ventures, Inc.
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.
The Original MD HAIR™
MD HAIR™ is a trademark of La Canada Ventures, Inc., in use since 2013. Dr. Susan Lin founded La Canada Ventures and began selling under the MD® family of marks in 2006. Every MD® and MD HAIR™ product is made by La Canada Ventures, Inc. and sold only at md-factor.com and mdhair.com.
La Canada Ventures, Inc. is the owner of the MD® family of trademarks, including U.S. Registration No. 4,471,494 for MD®, covering hair shampoos, conditioners, and hair-loss supplements.
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 — granted 26 June 2012. |
| Chinese Patent ZL 200810094338.2 (publication no. CN 101283957) | Eyelash Enhancement Composition and Method of Treatment — granted 30 March 2011 (certificate 751706). Covers the MD Lash Factor® eyelash composition. |
| Chinese Patent ZL 201110061008.5 | Eyelash Enhancement Composition and Method of Treatment — divisional of ZL 200810094338.2. Covers the MD Lash Factor® eyelash composition. |
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 legal@md-factor.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.
