INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS NETWORK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 25, 2003, a trademark application was filed for INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS NETWORK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS NETWORK trademark a serial number of 78266830. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, September 30, 2016. This trademark is owned by Independent Physicians Network, Inc.. The INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS NETWORK trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Computer software providing credentialing information regarding physicians and health care providers; interactive computer program offered to physicians and health care providers whereby users can access and input information online over a secure web site; computer software for accessing physician and health care provider information database; database management software in the field of physicians and other health care providers and hospital credentialing, quality assurance and medical management

Publications for use by medical providers and staff, namely, newsletters, manuals, notices, applications, reports, forms, brochures and spreadsheets and credentialing materials relating to credentialing requirements for medical practitioners, namely, credentialing and recredentialing applications accessed online and by mail, credentialing decision notices, updates on licensing information, notices concerning expiration and renewal dates for malpractice insurance coverage, notices concerning licensing requirements, new license requests and information and updates to health plans and announcements of providers who are credentialed, all for use in the field of medicine and health-related services

Offering of physician and health care provider information and referral services namely, providing credentialing information of medical practitioners to physicians and third parties and monitoring such credentialing information; providing information in the field of medical practice management electronically, through written reports and through in-person audits; providing medical practice strategic planning services for members via an online interactive network and by mail; providing database management services; providing management services in the field of medical practice management of all medical services networks, including, but not limited to, imaging sites, laboratories, testing centers, in-patient and out-patient hospital and medical care, pharmaceutical, physical therapy, dental, vision and nursing home care; and management of transportation for patients to and from health care providers via automobile, van, taxi, and other land vehicles

Advisory and consulting services relating to group insurance, namely, arranging insurance contracts for group members in the field of malpractice, health, property and casualty insurance

Organizing and sponsoring educational conferences, seminars and orientation meetings in the field of health care and medical practice management for health care providers and staff

Offering of physician and health care provider information concerning government and regulatory and legislative compliance and quality assurance provided electronically, through in-person meetings and through mailed publications; and providing quality assurance services in connection with physicians and health care providers, including site visits, chart reviews and credentialing and licensing reviews, peer review and follow-ups via an online interactive network

Providing health care services to patients; providing health care services under contract with health insurance companies and employers; requesting health care provider member and prospective member privileges from health care institutions on behalf of physicians and health care providers; providing information in the field of healthcare to healthcare institutions on behalf of physicians and health care providers via an online interactive network; providing electronic links for physicians to the websites of others in the field of healthcare; providing liaison services between health insurance companies and member physicians in the field of medical practice
independent physicians network

General Information


Serial Number78266830
Word MarkINDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS NETWORK
Filing DateWednesday, June 25, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, September 30, 2016
Registration Number3044324
Registration DateTuesday, January 17, 2006
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 25, 2005

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS NETWORK"
Goods and ServicesComputer software providing credentialing information regarding physicians and health care providers; interactive computer program offered to physicians and health care providers whereby users can access and input information online over a secure web site; computer software for accessing physician and health care provider information database; database management software in the field of physicians and other health care providers and hospital credentialing, quality assurance and medical management
Goods and ServicesPublications for use by medical providers and staff, namely, newsletters, manuals, notices, applications, reports, forms, brochures and spreadsheets and credentialing materials relating to credentialing requirements for medical practitioners, namely, credentialing and recredentialing applications accessed online and by mail, credentialing decision notices, updates on licensing information, notices concerning expiration and renewal dates for malpractice insurance coverage, notices concerning licensing requirements, new license requests and information and updates to health plans and announcements of providers who are credentialed, all for use in the field of medicine and health-related services
Goods and ServicesOffering of physician and health care provider information and referral services namely, providing credentialing information of medical practitioners to physicians and third parties and monitoring such credentialing information; providing information in the field of medical practice management electronically, through written reports and through in-person audits; providing medical practice strategic planning services for members via an online interactive network and by mail; providing database management services; providing management services in the field of medical practice management of all medical services networks, including, but not limited to, imaging sites, laboratories, testing centers, in-patient and out-patient hospital and medical care, pharmaceutical, physical therapy, dental, vision and nursing home care; and management of transportation for patients to and from health care providers via automobile, van, taxi, and other land vehicles
Goods and ServicesAdvisory and consulting services relating to group insurance, namely, arranging insurance contracts for group members in the field of malpractice, health, property and casualty insurance
Goods and ServicesOrganizing and sponsoring educational conferences, seminars and orientation meetings in the field of health care and medical practice management for health care providers and staff
Goods and ServicesOffering of physician and health care provider information concerning government and regulatory and legislative compliance and quality assurance provided electronically, through in-person meetings and through mailed publications; and providing quality assurance services in connection with physicians and health care providers, including site visits, chart reviews and credentialing and licensing reviews, peer review and follow-ups via an online interactive network
Goods and ServicesProviding health care services to patients; providing health care services under contract with health insurance companies and employers; requesting health care provider member and prospective member privileges from health care institutions on behalf of physicians and health care providers; providing information in the field of healthcare to healthcare institutions on behalf of physicians and health care providers via an online interactive network; providing electronic links for physicians to the websites of others in the field of healthcare; providing liaison services between health insurance companies and member physicians in the field of medical practice

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 30, 2003
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 2, 2001

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 30, 2003
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 2, 2001

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 30, 2003
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 2, 2001

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, March 5, 2005
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 2, 2001

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 30, 2003
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 2, 2001

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 6, 2004
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 2, 2001

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 30, 2003
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 2, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameIndependent Physicians Network, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMilwaukee, WI 532144967

Party NameIndependent Physicians Network, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMilwaukee, WI 532144967

Party NameIndependent Physicians Network, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMilwaukee, WI 532144967

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 30, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, September 30, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, September 30, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, July 18, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, March 12, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, March 12, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 17, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2006REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 25, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 5, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, July 22, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 11, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 8, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 5, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 16, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 16, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 21, 2005CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, January 21, 2005ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED
Friday, January 14, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, January 11, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 11, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, July 16, 2004FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, June 25, 2004TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 25, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 25, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, June 25, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 25, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 30, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 22, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, November 21, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 5, 2003PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Tuesday, August 5, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 8, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, August 5, 2003TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED