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 75044414. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, March 27, 2004. 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 Number75044414
Word MarkFOSAMAX
Filing DateTuesday, January 16, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, March 27, 2004
Registration Number2073389
Registration DateTuesday, June 24, 1997
Mark Drawing3S15 - 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 the fanciful design of a bone and the placement of the word "FOSAMAX" on a circular 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 DateSaturday, March 27, 2004
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 10, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 10, 1995

Trademark Owner History


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
Saturday, March 27, 2004CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, June 24, 1997REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 1, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 28, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, January 31, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 13, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 9, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, June 24, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER