VIFOR PHARMA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 18, 2014, a trademark application was filed for VIFOR PHARMA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the VIFOR PHARMA trademark a serial number of 79158397. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 71 as of Friday, November 18, 2022. This trademark is owned by Galenica AG. The VIFOR PHARMA trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Business training services as relating to pharmaceutical and sanitary products

Transport, storage, delivery, and packaging of goods, namely, medicines, pharmaceutical and sanitary preparations

Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of gastro-intestinal disorders, urinary tract disorders, kidney disorders, capillary hemorrhages, diabetic retinopathy, venous insufficiency; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of gastrointestinal discomforts and gastrointestinal diseases, iron deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, disorders of the central nervous system, ophthalmic diseases, disorders of the respiratory system, heart conditions and other disorders of the cardiovascular system, diabetes and related diseases, and migraines and other forms of headache; Pharmaceutical products for the treatment of acute or chronic conditions or consequences of or associated with acute or chronic renal disease, such as acute renal insufficiency, intrinsic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, tubular disorders and tubulointerstitial diseases, vasculitis of the kidney, vascular injury to the kidney, infection related kidney disorders, kidney neoplasms, congenital and geneti...

Soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices

Import agency services in the field of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations; retail store services featuring pharmaceutical and sanitary preparations; import-export agencies in the fields of medicines, pharmaceutical and sanitary preparations

Legal services and legal representation of third parties to the authorities and administration with respect to approval of medicines

Research and development of medicines, pharmaceutical preparations and sanitary care products for others
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General Information


Serial Number79158397
Word MarkVIFOR PHARMA
Filing DateThursday, September 18, 2014
Status709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71
Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Registration Number4948439
Registration DateTuesday, May 3, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 16, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesBusiness training services as relating to pharmaceutical and sanitary products
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "VIFOR PHARMA". To the left of the wording is a design element of three horizontal straight lines stacked on top of each other.
Goods and ServicesTransport, storage, delivery, and packaging of goods, namely, medicines, pharmaceutical and sanitary preparations
Goods and ServicesPharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of gastro-intestinal disorders, urinary tract disorders, kidney disorders, capillary hemorrhages, diabetic retinopathy, venous insufficiency; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of gastrointestinal discomforts and gastrointestinal diseases, iron deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, disorders of the central nervous system, ophthalmic diseases, disorders of the respiratory system, heart conditions and other disorders of the cardiovascular system, diabetes and related diseases, and migraines and other forms of headache; Pharmaceutical products for the treatment of acute or chronic conditions or consequences of or associated with acute or chronic renal disease, such as acute renal insufficiency, intrinsic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, tubular disorders and tubulointerstitial diseases, vasculitis of the kidney, vascular injury to the kidney, infection related kidney disorders, kidney neoplasms, congenital and genetic disorders, cystic disorders of the kidney, systemic diseases effecting the kidney, and toxin damage to the kidney; analgesics; antiviral; anti-infectives; anti-inflammatories; antibiotics; antidepressants; anti-cancer preparations; pharmaceutical preparations for use in organ and tissue transplantation; preparations for the treatment of immunologic diseases; pharmaceutical preparations for dialysis and conditions associated with dialysis; preparations for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases; Pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of water and electrolyte metabolism disorders and disorders associated with dialysis; medicated lotions for the skin and hair; decongestants and anti-histamines; preparations used as immune system stimulators; scabicides; anti-malarials; cough treatment preparations, namely, cough suppressants; preparations for treating coughs and colds; expectorants; anti-leukemic agents; dermatologicals; tissue sealants; vasopressors; pharmaceutical preparations, namely, nondepolarizing skeletal neuromuscular blocking agents; preparations for the treatment of gout; preparations for cessation of smoking; preparations of treatment of Parkinson's disease; vaccines; antiemetics; nasal spray preparations; sanitary preparations for medical uses; parapharmaceutical products for use in dermatology; dietetic foods, namely, dietary supplement; preparations containing unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, nutraceuticals for use as a dietary supplement adapted for medical use; food for babies; medical plasters; medical dressings; material for stopping teeth; dental wax; all-purpose disinfectants
Goods and ServicesSoaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesImport agency services in the field of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations; retail store services featuring pharmaceutical and sanitary preparations; import-export agencies in the fields of medicines, pharmaceutical and sanitary preparations
Goods and ServicesLegal services and legal representation of third parties to the authorities and administration with respect to approval of medicines
Translation of Words in MarkThe wording "VIFOR" has no meaning in a foreign language.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"PHARMA"
Goods and ServicesResearch and development of medicines, pharmaceutical preparations and sanitary care products for others

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class005 - 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 Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code005
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, November 18, 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, November 18, 2022
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, November 18, 2022
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVifor (International) AG (Vifor (International) Ltd.) (Vifor (International) Inc.)
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCH

Party NameGalenica AG
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressCH

Party NameGalenica AG
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressCH

Party NameGalenica AG
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressCH

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, July 18, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Friday, November 18, 2022CANCELLED SECTION 71
Tuesday, November 30, 2021NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, September 13, 2018INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Thursday, October 5, 2017CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, February 17, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, August 9, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 9, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, August 3, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, May 3, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 16, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 12, 2016NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, January 27, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, January 27, 2016NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, January 27, 2016NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, January 13, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, January 11, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, January 8, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 8, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, January 7, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, January 7, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 6, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 5, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 5, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 5, 2016TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 9, 2015FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, July 8, 2015FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 9, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, June 9, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 1, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 27, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 23, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 23, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 6, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, January 13, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Tuesday, January 13, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, January 13, 2015APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Sunday, January 11, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Saturday, January 10, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 8, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 8, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 2, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB