| Serial Number | 79165263 |
| Word Mark | SOFAR |
| Filing Date | Friday, July 11, 2014 |
| Status | 709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71 |
| Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5066326 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 25, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 9, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, artificial coffee; cereal bars and cereal based energy bars; cereal based snack food, crushed oats, bread, pastry and confectionery made of sugar, ices in the nature of frozen confections; honey, yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, savory sauces used as condiments; spices; ice natural sweetness in the nature of fructose for food |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a rectangular shaped border containing the image of a hexagonal polygon within which the word "SOFAR" appears. |
| Goods and Services | Software and hardware for medical imaging apparatus, software and hardware used in computer-assisted surgery apparatus, namely, computer hardware and software for use with medical patient monitoring equipment during surgical procedures, for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data |
| Goods and Services | Meat, fish, poultry and game, not live; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; fruit and vegetable preserves, jellies, jams, compotes; broth; eggs, milk and milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; cheese, milk products, excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt edible oils and fats |
| Goods and Services | Pharmaceuticals preparations for treating gastroenterology, gynaecology, urology, and dermatology diseases, antibacterial pharmaceuticals, balms for pharmaceutical purposes; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of infectious diseases; dietetic substances in the nature of loads, namely, pasta, crackers adapted for medical use, milk ferments for pharmaceutical purposes, biological products and supplements for medical purposes, namely, ferments for medical or veterinary use; pro biotic supplements; parasiticides for medical use; plant extracts for medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical purposes; food supplements, dietary supplements; dietary and nutritional supplements; enzyme dietary supplements; food supplements dietary supplements, dietary and nutritional supplements, multivitamin preparations, vitamin and mineral based preparations, namely, multivitamin preparations; vitamin and mineral supplements, vitamin and mineral preparations for medical use; dietetic sugar for medical use; dietetic sugar substitute for medical use; sugar and sugar substitutes the nature of dietetic sugar for medical use, dietetic sugar substitutes for medical use, milk sugar for medical purposes, sugar for medical purposes, antioxidants in the nature of natural herbs for medical purposes, antioxidant enriched coffee, food for babies, sanitary preparations for medical purposes, materials for dressings, namely, medical dressings, adhesive bands for medical purposes, materials for dressings and bandages, namely, adhesive for bandages for skin wounds, moleskin for use as medical bandage, antiseptic preparations/or wound care, disinfectants, namely, disinfectants for hygienic purposes; disinfectants for sanitary purposes; sanitizing wipes, impregnated antiseptic wipes, diagnostic preparations for medical purposes, plasters for medical purposes; wound dressings |
| Pseudo Mark | SO FAR |
| Goods and Services | Cosmetic creams and preparations for body care and hygiene; soaps and soaps in liquid form; impregnated and moist wipes for cosmetic purposes; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions, dentifrices |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting the goods and services of others by providing a website featuring, namely, rebates, price-comparison information, product reviews in the field of food supplements and medical apparatus; promotion services of the medical profession, namely, medical referrals; compilation of statistical data for business purposes in the fields of medical and scientific research |
| Goods and Services | Medical and surgical apparatus and instruments for use in general, laparoscopic and robotic surgery; suture materials; medical diagnostic apparatus for detecting gastroenterology, gynaecology, urology, dermatology diseases |
| Goods and Services | Guarana drinks; Energy drinks, beverages containing vitamins, namely, fruit juices and energy drinks containing nutritional supplements |
| Goods and Services | Scientific, medical and pharmaceutical and research; scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of development of pharmaceutical preparations and medicines, pharmaceutical drugs; design and development of computer software for medical apparatus and for diagnostic purposes; design and development of software to be used in the medical and scientific fields in particular with computer-assisted surgery apparatus |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 005 - 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 Codes | 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 5, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | ALFASIGMA S.P.A. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | IT |
| Party Name | SOFAR S.p.A. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 09 - Joint Stock Company |
| Address | IT |
| Party Name | SOFAR S.p.A. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 09 - Joint Stock Company |
| Address | IT |
| Party Name | SOFAR S.p.A. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 09 - Joint Stock Company |
| Address | IT |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, February 5, 2024 | TOTAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | INVALIDATION PROCESSED |
| Friday, January 5, 2024 | TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Friday, May 5, 2023 | CANCELLED SECTION 71 |
| Saturday, April 15, 2023 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Sunday, February 5, 2023 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 25, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, July 3, 2020 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 17, 2017 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, February 24, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 24, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, August 26, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2016 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Friday, July 1, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 30, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 7, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 7, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, March 21, 2016 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 4, 2016 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Thursday, December 31, 2015 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, June 13, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Saturday, May 30, 2015 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 21, 2015 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |