FOSAMAX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 16, 1996, a trademark application was filed for FOSAMAX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOSAMAX trademark a serial number of 75044413. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 22, 2021. This trademark is owned by MERCK & CO., Inc.. The FOSAMAX trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products category with the following description:

pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of bone diseases
fosamax

General Information


Serial Number75044413
Word MarkFOSAMAX
Filing DateTuesday, January 16, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 22, 2021
Registration Number2438692
Registration DateTuesday, March 27, 2001
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 1, 1997

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a triangle design and the placement of the word "FOSAMAX" on a triangular shaped tablet. The broken lines in the drawing are used to indicate the placement of the mark on the goods and do not form a part of the mark.
Goods and Servicespharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of bone diseases
Lining/Stippling StatementThe lining in the design is for purposes of shading only.

Classification Information


International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 22, 2021
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 2, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 2, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameN.V. ORGANON
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type32 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressOSS 5349 AB
NL

Party NameMERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ 088890100

Party NameSCHERING CORPORATION
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKENILWORTH, NJ 07033

Party NameMERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ 088890100

Party NameMERCK & CO., Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ 088890100

Party NameMERCK & CO., Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ 088890100

Party NameMERCK & CO., Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ 088890100

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 26, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 26, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 26, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, October 22, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, September 29, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, March 27, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, April 21, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 21, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 13, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 30, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, May 17, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 4, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 18, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, February 19, 2010REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Monday, January 11, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 9, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 2, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, November 20, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, August 18, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, May 24, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 27, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 28, 2000ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, September 15, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 6, 2000STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, September 6, 2000EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, June 16, 2000USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, June 16, 2000EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, November 30, 1999EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, October 28, 1999EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, June 29, 1999NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 11, 1999OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, May 11, 1999OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Thursday, September 4, 1997OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Monday, April 28, 1997EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 1, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 28, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, February 3, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 13, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 24, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, June 24, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER