HEARTGARD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, March 26, 1984, a trademark application was filed for HEARTGARD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HEARTGARD trademark a serial number of 73472198. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, July 11, 2025. This trademark is owned by Merck & Co., Inc.. The HEARTGARD trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products category with the following description:

Antiparasitic Preparation for Veterinary Use
heartgard

General Information


Serial Number73472198
Word MarkHEARTGARD
Filing DateMonday, March 26, 1984
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, July 11, 2025
Registration Number1321734
Registration DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 18, 1984

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateTHE DRAWING IS AMENDED TO APPEAR AS FOLLOWS: HEARTGARD
Goods and ServicesAntiparasitic Preparation for Veterinary Use
Pseudo MarkHEART GUARD-30

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 Codes018
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1985
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 15, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 15, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC.
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDULUTH, GA 30096

Party NameBOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDULUTH, GA 30096

Party NameMERIAL, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDULUTH, GA 30096

Party NameMERIAL LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHARLOW CM19 5QA
GB

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
AddressRahway, NJ 07065

Party NameMerck & Co., Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRahway, NJ 07065

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 6, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, July 30, 1984ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 17, 1984EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, August 17, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 18, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, September 27, 1996SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, February 26, 1985REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 2, 1990REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 1, 1990REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 20, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 10, 1997POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Friday, April 25, 1997AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, February 22, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 22, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, April 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, April 22, 2005POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Monday, April 25, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, April 25, 2005RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 9
Friday, May 20, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 24, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, August 14, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 26, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, September 15, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 22, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 22, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, September 22, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 3, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 11, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, February 26, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 24, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, January 27, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 24, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 24, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 24, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 24, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 2, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 11, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, July 11, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, July 11, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)