THE MERCK INDEX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 20, 1998, a trademark application was filed for THE MERCK INDEX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE MERCK INDEX trademark a serial number of 75539939. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, March 27, 2019. This trademark is owned by Merck & Co., Inc.. The THE MERCK INDEX trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Prints and publications, namely, a series of non-fiction books in the field of science
the merck index

General Information


Serial Number75539939
Word MarkTHE MERCK INDEX
Filing DateThursday, August 20, 1998
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, March 27, 2019
Registration Number2303863
Registration DateTuesday, December 28, 1999
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 5, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPrints and publications, namely, a series of non-fiction books in the field of science
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"INDEX"

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 DateMonday, September 28, 1998
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1889
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 1889

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressRahway, NJ 07065

Party NameMERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ 088890100

Party NameSCHERING CORPORATION
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKENILWORTH, NJ 07033

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
AddressWhitehouse Station, NJ 088890100

Party NameMerck & Co., Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWhitehouse Station, NJ 088890100

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, October 27, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, October 27, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 27, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 27, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, October 27, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 29, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 27, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 27, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, March 27, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 26, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, February 25, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 28, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, May 17, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 17, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 13, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 30, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, January 14, 2010REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Monday, January 11, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 9, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 2, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, February 6, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, February 6, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, February 6, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 4, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, February 10, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 3, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, January 3, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 28, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 5, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, September 3, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, June 7, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 11, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, February 24, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER