Application

PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2011)

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 12/31/2011)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 85346985

Filing Date: 06/15/2011

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: MERCK (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of MERCK.
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color.

The applicant, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a corporation of New Jersey, having an address of
      One Merck Drive
      Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889-0100
      United States
requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

       International Class 009:  Identification systems for companion animals consisting of a manually or electronically maintained computer database, electronic minireader, transponder and a manually operated apparatus to insert the transponder as well as a microchip encoded with identity information, a computer database and an apparatus, namely, injectors consisting of syringes, to insert the microchip, both systems inserted subcutaneously, each system sold as a unit, imaging device for use in the field of healthcare, namely, cameras for use in authenticating equine identification information via a global computer network.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 010:  Veterinary apparatus and equipment, namely, injecting equipment, medical X-ray apparatus for use in authenticating equine identification information via a global computer network.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 031:  Medicated supplements for foodstuffs for animals.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 035:  Operation of telephone call centers for veterinarians, providing medical referral services in the nature of on-call veterinary professionals who refer pet owners to emergency veterinarians and clinics.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 041:  Providing on-line articles and newsletters for veterinary professionals and pet owners via a global computer network.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 044:  Healthcare services, namely, registration and health management program for equine, providing a database in the field of equine health management featuring inputting and collection of data and information all for equine treatment and diagnostic purposes offered via a global computer network.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 045:  Identification verification services, namely, providing authentication of equine identification information by utilizing an image that is unique to the animal via a global computer network.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).


The applicant claims ownership of U.S. Registration Number(s) 0108566 and 2169031.

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
Debra A. Shelinsky Greene and Nancy L. Rowe, Sophie B. Anger, Robert Peverada of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
      One Merck Drive
      Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889-0100
      United States

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Debra A. Shelinsky Greene

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

One Merck Drive

Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889-0100

908-423-5250(phone)

908-423-1372(fax)

TrademarkUS1@merck.com (authorized)

A fee payment in the amount of $2275 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 7 class(es).

Declaration

The undersigned, being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like so made are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statements, and the like, may jeopardize the validity of the application or any resulting registration, declares that he/she is properly authorized to execute this application on behalf of the applicant; he/she believes the applicant to be the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered, or, if the application is being filed under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b), he/she believes applicant to be entitled to use such mark in commerce; to the best of his/her knowledge and belief no other person, firm, corporation, or association has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form thereof or in such near resemblance thereto as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive; and that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true; and that all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.


Signature: /debra shelinsky greene/   Date Signed: 06/15/2011
Signatory's Name: Debra A. Shelinsky Greene
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, Bar Member State of New York



RAM Sale Number: 2171
RAM Accounting Date: 06/16/2011

Serial Number: 85346985
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Jun 15 15:37:02 EDT 2011
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XX.XXX-2011061515370209
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