MERCK INVENTING FOR LIFE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 3, 2017, a trademark application was filed for MERCK INVENTING FOR LIFE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MERCK INVENTING FOR LIFE trademark a serial number of 87323508. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, October 15, 2019. This trademark is owned by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. The MERCK INVENTING FOR LIFE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Printed material, namely, advertisements for others, newsletters, brochures, posters, stationery and paper banners in the fields of health, medicine, pharmaceuticals and the pharmaceutical industry

Providing information in the fields of health and medicine
merck inventing for life

General Information


Serial Number87323508
Word MarkMERCK INVENTING FOR LIFE
Filing DateFriday, February 3, 2017
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, October 15, 2019
Registration Number5885773
Registration DateTuesday, October 15, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 11, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of pills Logo in teal and white, "MERCK" in black stylized lettering, "INVENTING" in black bold type, and "FOR LIFE" in black.
Goods and ServicesPrinted material, namely, advertisements for others, newsletters, brochures, posters, stationery and paper banners in the fields of health, medicine, pharmaceuticals and the pharmaceutical industry
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) teal, white, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding information in the fields of health and medicine

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, February 8, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 1, 2018

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 DateWednesday, February 8, 2017
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressRahway, NJ 07065

Party NameMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWhitehouse Station, NJ 08889

Party NameMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWhitehouse Station, NJ 08889

Party NameMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWhitehouse Station, NJ 08889

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 7, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, April 25, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 2, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 8, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, February 9, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, March 2, 2017TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, March 2, 2017TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Tuesday, May 2, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 11, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 6, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, September 6, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 6, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, September 6, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Saturday, September 8, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 21, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 11, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 8, 2017EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 18, 2018EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, March 5, 2019SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 5, 2019SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2019SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 4, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 4, 2019SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 4, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, September 4, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, March 7, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, September 6, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, September 6, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, September 7, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 15, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 29, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 27, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, October 27, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 6, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 7, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, October 27, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 27, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 27, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED