| Serial Number | 79158397 |
| Word Mark | VIFOR PHARMA |
| Filing Date | Thursday, September 18, 2014 |
| Status | 709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71 |
| Status Date | Friday, November 18, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4948439 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 3, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | Business training services as relating to pharmaceutical and sanitary products |
| Description of Mark | The 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 Services | Transport, storage, delivery, and packaging of goods, namely, medicines, pharmaceutical and sanitary preparations |
| Goods and Services | 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 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 Services | Soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | 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 |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "VIFOR" has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | Legal services and legal representation of third parties to the authorities and administration with respect to approval of medicines |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "PHARMA" |
| Goods and Services | Research and development of medicines, pharmaceutical preparations and sanitary care products for others |
| 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, November 18, 2022 |
| 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, November 18, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| 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, November 18, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 18, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 18, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| 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, November 18, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 045 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 18, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Vifor (International) AG (Vifor (International) Ltd.) (Vifor (International) Inc.) |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CH |
| Party Name | Galenica AG |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 11 - Company |
| Address | CH |
| Party Name | Galenica AG |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 11 - Company |
| Address | CH |
| Party Name | Galenica AG |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 11 - Company |
| Address | CH |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, January 2, 2015 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB |
| Thursday, January 8, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 8, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, January 10, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, January 11, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 6, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, April 23, 2015 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2015 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 1, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2015 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Thursday, July 9, 2015 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2016 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, January 7, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, January 7, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Friday, January 8, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, January 8, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, January 11, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2016 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 12, 2016 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 17, 2017 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, October 5, 2017 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Thursday, September 13, 2018 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 18, 2022 | CANCELLED SECTION 71 |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |