WCG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, a trademark application was filed for WCG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WCG trademark a serial number of 87251811. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 29, 2024. This trademark is owned by WIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.. The WCG trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

providing safety and ethics instruction in the field of scientific clinical trials to the officials within the research site who oversee the human subjects during research

executing and tracking payments from the research sponsor to its associated research sites for payment for research studies; developing global budgets that align with payment processes with ongoing analysis of negotiated budgets

staffing and management of institutional review boards, institutional biosafety committees and conflicts of interest; providing administrative support to the officials within the research site who oversee the human subjects research; negotiating clinical trial contracts and budgets between biopharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations and investigator sites around the world

providing independent review of clinical trials involving human subjects, namely, reviewing research protocols and related information to ensure protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects of research; providing consultation to develop a corrective action plan for research misconduct or issues of noncompliance; offering a variety of global contract negotiation resource placement, supported by technology-driven processes and a network of international attorneys who possess specialized, in-depth knowledge of local languages and regulations

providing an on-line database featuring healthcare research information

providing a web site featuring technology enabling others to manage and exchange healthcare research information; providing use of non-downloadable computer software via the internet for managing healthcare research and support information; providing consultation in the development and maintenance of standards required to meet accreditation by others in the field of clinical trials involving human subjects and research protocols relating to same; scientific writing and editing of research protocols for others involved in human subjects research; developing research protocols for others involved in human subjects research; providing scientific review of human subjects research protocols as to the merit, design and risks involved; providing services in support of clinical trial start-up and management, namely, developing and managing a web-accessed technology platform used for facilitating communication between clinical trial sponsors, contract research organizations, and clinical trial ...
wcg

General Information


Serial Number87251811
Word MarkWCG
Filing DateWednesday, November 30, 2016
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 29, 2024
Registration Number5467006
Registration DateTuesday, May 15, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 27, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesproviding safety and ethics instruction in the field of scientific clinical trials to the officials within the research site who oversee the human subjects during research
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "WCG" in dark blue font. Above the "G" is a design of five linking hexagons in blue, light blue, dark blue, light green, and dark green.
Pseudo MarkWIRB-COPERNICUS GROUP
Goods and Servicesexecuting and tracking payments from the research sponsor to its associated research sites for payment for research studies; developing global budgets that align with payment processes with ongoing analysis of negotiated budgets
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue, light blue, dark blue, light green, and dark green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesstaffing and management of institutional review boards, institutional biosafety committees and conflicts of interest; providing administrative support to the officials within the research site who oversee the human subjects research; negotiating clinical trial contracts and budgets between biopharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations and investigator sites around the world
Goods and Servicesproviding independent review of clinical trials involving human subjects, namely, reviewing research protocols and related information to ensure protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects of research; providing consultation to develop a corrective action plan for research misconduct or issues of noncompliance; offering a variety of global contract negotiation resource placement, supported by technology-driven processes and a network of international attorneys who possess specialized, in-depth knowledge of local languages and regulations
Goods and Servicesproviding an on-line database featuring healthcare research information
Goods and Servicesproviding a web site featuring technology enabling others to manage and exchange healthcare research information; providing use of non-downloadable computer software via the internet for managing healthcare research and support information; providing consultation in the development and maintenance of standards required to meet accreditation by others in the field of clinical trials involving human subjects and research protocols relating to same; scientific writing and editing of research protocols for others involved in human subjects research; developing research protocols for others involved in human subjects research; providing scientific review of human subjects research protocols as to the merit, design and risks involved; providing services in support of clinical trial start-up and management, namely, developing and managing a web-accessed technology platform used for facilitating communication between clinical trial sponsors, contract research organizations, and clinical trial sites; providing a website featuring technology that enables users to collect, manage and share documents to facilitate communication during clinical trials; conducting assessment surveys regarding suitability for site participation in clinical trials and utilizing data analytics to select appropriate clinical trial site locations; providing online non-downloadable software for posting, tracking, and accessing reports related to clinical training courses attended by clinical trial clinicians; providing scientific research related information services to prospective or current clinical trial participants to increase engagement and retention in clinical trials via telephone and email; providing scientific research related information services to prospective or current clinical trial participants for clinical assistance and quality assurance purposes to increase rater reliability in trials where subjective scales are relied upon to improve rating consistency and trial efficacy

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2024
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 18, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 18, 2014

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2024
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 18, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 18, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 18, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 18, 2014

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 18, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 18, 2014

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2024
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 18, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 18, 2014

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 29, 2024
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 18, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 18, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWCG CLINICAL INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPRINCETON, NJ 08540

Party NameWIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPrinceton, NJ 08540

Party NameWIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPrinceton, NJ 08540

Party NameWIRB-Copernicus Group, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPrinceton, NJ 08540

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, December 3, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, March 6, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 7, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 5, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 6, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 7, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 7, 2016APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, March 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 28, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, August 3, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 3, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 8, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, September 8, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 8, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 8, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 8, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 8, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, January 8, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 1, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 8, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 22, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 7, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 27, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 27, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 22, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, February 9, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, February 9, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, February 9, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 9, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 9, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, May 15, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 8, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 29, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, May 15, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER