SWITZERLAND - THE ORIGINAL WINTER CH SINCE 1864 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 7, 2015, a trademark application was filed for SWITZERLAND - THE ORIGINAL WINTER CH SINCE 1864 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SWITZERLAND - THE ORIGINAL WINTER CH SINCE 1864 trademark a serial number of 79172921. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 71 as of Friday, October 21, 2022. This trademark is owned by Schweiz Tourismus. The SWITZERLAND - THE ORIGINAL WINTER CH SINCE 1864 trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Transportation & Storage Services categories with the following description:

Image and sound carriers, in particular video films featuring graphics, sound and audiovisual material in the field of travel and tourism information; blank magnetic and optical data carriers; pre-recorded electronic data carriers, namely, tapes, discs, cds, flash drives, and downloadable e-books in the field of travel and tourism information; prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring stored graphics, sound and audiovisual material in the field of travel and tourism information, all the aforesaid goods being of Swiss origin; downloadable electronic publications and data, namely, magazines, journals and newsletters featuring travel and tourism information; software for use in database management in the field of travel and tourism; computer game software; application programs, namely, programs for database management in the field of travel and tourism

Provision of on-line information in the field of travel; providing cruise ships for travel, namely, cruise ship services and arranging of cruises for travel; provision of information for planning and booking airline travel via electronic means; provision of information relating to travel via a website; provision of travel information via the Internet; provision of information relating to business travel reservation via the Internet; provision of information relating to travel and tours by means of online services and call centers; provision of information relating to travel and transport, via electronic means; provision of information relating to travel and sightseeing tours; provision of information relating to the planning and booking of travel and transport via electronic means; provision of information relating to air travel, via electronic means; providing information to travelers regarding fares, timetables and public transport; travel agency services, namely, making reservations...

Printed matter, in particular, instruction manuals, forms, questionnaires, newsletters, books, catalogs, prospectuses, magazines, periodicals and journals featuring travel and tourism information; loose-leaf pads, calendars, appointment diaries, adhesive note pads, note books, city maps, lists and pamphlets for travelers featuring travel and tourism information; pencils, ball-point pens and other stationery articles, namely, stationery, staplers, binders, binder clips, folders; printed instructional, educational and teaching materials in the field travel and tourism, all the aforesaid goods being of Swiss origin

Tourism advertising; public relations in the field of protecting and promoting the Swiss image abroad; data compilation for business purposes and database management services in the field of travel and tourism; advertising services, including intermediary services for advertisements, in particular via global/universal telecommunication systems; providing advertising space in printed and online media, namely, in periodicals, newspapers and magazines as well as on the internet; publishing of advertising texts for advertising purposes; e-commerce services, namely, purchasing and procurement services in the nature of procuring contracts for goods and labor for others; electronic commerce services, namely, providing consumer product information via the internet for advertising and sales purposes; marketing services; arranging and conducting auction sales, in particular by means of telecommunication systems; promotional services, namely, providing incentive award programs for customers throu...
switzerland - the original winter ch since 1864

General Information


Serial Number79172921
Word MarkSWITZERLAND - THE ORIGINAL WINTER CH SINCE 1864
Filing DateThursday, May 7, 2015
Status709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71
Status DateFriday, October 21, 2022
Registration Number4929872
Registration DateTuesday, April 5, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 19, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "SWITZERLAND - THE ORIGINAL WINTER CH SINCE 1864" with the wording "SWITZERLAND - THE ORIGINAL" and "SINCE 1864" in white lettering within a red circular border surrounding an image of a white mountain with a light red sun and rays, partially exposed behind the mountain design element, mostly surrounded by a white circular outline. The wording "WINTER" appears in red lettering in a circle and is superimposed on the white mountain with a red "highway" design element appearing below the "WINTER" wording. Also superimposed on the white mountain is a red circle outline containing the literal matter "CH" in red lettering. Another large white circle surrounds the mark in its entirety with a red scalloped border encircling the large white circle.
Goods and ServicesImage and sound carriers, in particular video films featuring graphics, sound and audiovisual material in the field of travel and tourism information; blank magnetic and optical data carriers; pre-recorded electronic data carriers, namely, tapes, discs, cds, flash drives, and downloadable e-books in the field of travel and tourism information; prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring stored graphics, sound and audiovisual material in the field of travel and tourism information, all the aforesaid goods being of Swiss origin; downloadable electronic publications and data, namely, magazines, journals and newsletters featuring travel and tourism information; software for use in database management in the field of travel and tourism; computer game software; application programs, namely, programs for database management in the field of travel and tourism
Goods and ServicesProvision of on-line information in the field of travel; providing cruise ships for travel, namely, cruise ship services and arranging of cruises for travel; provision of information for planning and booking airline travel via electronic means; provision of information relating to travel via a website; provision of travel information via the Internet; provision of information relating to business travel reservation via the Internet; provision of information relating to travel and tours by means of online services and call centers; provision of information relating to travel and transport, via electronic means; provision of information relating to travel and sightseeing tours; provision of information relating to the planning and booking of travel and transport via electronic means; provision of information relating to air travel, via electronic means; providing information to travelers regarding fares, timetables and public transport; travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation for individuals or groups; travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation as part of bonus programs for credit card users; arranging of travel by air and sea and organization and reservation of travel, namely, booking of seats for rail travel; booking of seats for coach travel; travel ticket reservation services; organization of travel for others, namely, organizing excursions, sightseeing tours, holidays and tours; air transport of passengers and goods; transport of travelers; train, car, boat, and air transport; packaging and storage of goods of others
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, in particular, instruction manuals, forms, questionnaires, newsletters, books, catalogs, prospectuses, magazines, periodicals and journals featuring travel and tourism information; loose-leaf pads, calendars, appointment diaries, adhesive note pads, note books, city maps, lists and pamphlets for travelers featuring travel and tourism information; pencils, ball-point pens and other stationery articles, namely, stationery, staplers, binders, binder clips, folders; printed instructional, educational and teaching materials in the field travel and tourism, all the aforesaid goods being of Swiss origin
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red (pantone 201c), light red (pantone 7418c) and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTourism advertising; public relations in the field of protecting and promoting the Swiss image abroad; data compilation for business purposes and database management services in the field of travel and tourism; advertising services, including intermediary services for advertisements, in particular via global/universal telecommunication systems; providing advertising space in printed and online media, namely, in periodicals, newspapers and magazines as well as on the internet; publishing of advertising texts for advertising purposes; e-commerce services, namely, purchasing and procurement services in the nature of procuring contracts for goods and labor for others; electronic commerce services, namely, providing consumer product information via the internet for advertising and sales purposes; marketing services; arranging and conducting auction sales, in particular by means of telecommunication systems; promotional services, namely, providing incentive award programs for customers through issuance and processing of loyalty points for purchase of a company's goods and services; rental of advertising space, including on a website; rental of advertising time on communication media; collection of travel and tourism information in the form of data, images, graphics, sound and audiovisual material into computer databases by means of computers and communication networks
Disclaimer with Predetermined TextSWITZERLAND" AND "SINCE 1864" AND "CH"

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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, October 21, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, October 21, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, October 21, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, October 21, 2022
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSchweiz Tourismus
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCH

Party NameSchweiz Tourismus
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCH

Party NameSchweiz Tourismus
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCH

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 8, 2023NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 8, 2023NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Sunday, August 13, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Monday, July 24, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Monday, July 24, 2023INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Wednesday, June 21, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Friday, October 21, 2022CANCELLED SECTION 71
Tuesday, August 2, 2022CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
Sunday, June 5, 2022CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Monday, December 27, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, December 27, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, December 27, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 27, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 27, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, December 16, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 16, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 16, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Thursday, December 16, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 16, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 16, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, August 27, 2021NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, August 20, 2021NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, April 5, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, November 8, 2019CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, December 23, 2016FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, July 11, 2016GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Monday, July 11, 2016GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Tuesday, July 5, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, April 5, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 19, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 19, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 30, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 9, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 9, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 9, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 9, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 9, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 2, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 2, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 2, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, November 12, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 12, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 12, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, November 9, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, November 9, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, October 24, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, October 20, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 6, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Tuesday, October 6, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Saturday, October 3, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Friday, October 2, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, October 2, 2015APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, September 28, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, September 28, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, September 24, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB