Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
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Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
REGISTER
Principal
APPLICANT INFORMATION
*OWNER OF MARK
Novartis AG
*MAILING ADDRESS
CH-4002
*CITY
Basel
*COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY
Switzerland
*ZIP/POSTAL CODE
(Required for U.S. and certain international addresses)
4002
*EMAIL ADDRESS
XXXX
LEGAL ENTITY INFORMATION
TYPE
aktiengesellschaft
STATE/COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY WHERE LEGALLY ORGANIZED
Switzerland
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES AND BASIS INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
005
*IDENTIFICATION
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
FILING BASIS
SECTION 1(b)
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
ACTIVE PRIOR REGISTRATION(S)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 0960282, 5478104, 5452825, and others.
TRANSLATION
The wording VOLTAREN has no meaning in a foreign language.
SIGNIFICANCE OF MARK
VOLTAREN appearing in the mark has no significance nor is it a term of art in the relevant trade or industry or as used in
connection with the goods/services listed in the application, or any geographical significance.
SIGNIFICANCE OF MARK
The word(s) VOLTAREN has no meaning in a foreign language.
ATTORNEY INFORMATION
NAME
Maury M. Tepper, III
ATTORNEY BAR MEMBERSHIP NUMBER
XXX
YEAR OF ADMISSION
XXXX
U.S. STATE/ COMMONWEALTH/ TERRITORY
XX
FIRM NAME
Tepper & Eyster, PLLC
STREET
3724 BENSON DR
CITY
RALEIGH
STATE
North Carolina
COUNTRY/REGION/JURISDICTION/U.S. TERRITORY
United States
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
27609
PHONE
919-861-8903
FAX
919-861-8913
EMAIL ADDRESS
mtepper@teiplaw.com
OTHER APPOINTED ATTORNEY
Kathryn M. Eyster
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
NAME
Maury M. Tepper, III
PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
mtepper@teiplaw.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES)
athompson@teiplaw.com
FEE INFORMATION
APPLICATION FILING OPTION
TEAS Standard
NUMBER OF CLASSES
1
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION PER CLASS
350
*TOTAL FEES DUE
350
*TOTAL FEES PAID
350
SIGNATURE INFORMATION
SIGNATURE
/Maury M. Tepper, III/
SIGNATORY'S NAME
Tepper III, Maury M
SIGNATORY'S POSITION
Attorney of Record, NC Bar Member
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER
919-861-8903
DATE SIGNED
02/17/2023
SIGNATURE METHOD
Sent to third party for signature
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Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
Serial Number:97799814
Filing Date:02/17/2023
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
MARK: VOLTAREN (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of VOLTAREN. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
The applicant, Novartis AG, a aktiengesellschaft legally organized under the laws of Switzerland, having an address of
CH-4002
Basel 4002
Switzerland
XXXX
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 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
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.
Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 0960282, 5478104, 5452825, and others.
Translation
The wording VOLTAREN has no meaning in a foreign language.
Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
VOLTAREN appearing in the mark has no significance nor is it a term of art in the relevant trade or industry or as used in connection with the goods/services listed in the application, or any
geographical significance.
Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
The word(s) VOLTAREN has no meaning in a foreign language.
The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Maury M. Tepper, III. Other appointed attorneys are Kathryn M. Eyster. Maury M. Tepper, III of Tepper & Eyster, PLLC, is a member of the
XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
3724 BENSON DR
RALEIGH, North Carolina 27609
United States
919-861-8903(phone)
919-861-8913(fax)
mtepper@teiplaw.com
Maury M. Tepper, III submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any
U.S. Commonwealth or territory.
The applicant's current Correspondence Information:
Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the applicant owner/holder and the applicant owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed,
and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).
A fee payment in the amount of $350 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 class(es).
Declaration
Declaration Signature
Signature: /Maury M. Tepper, III/ Date: 02/17/2023
Signatory's Name: Tepper III, Maury M
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, NC Bar Member
Signatory's Phone Number: 919-861-8903
Signature method: Sent to third party for signature
Payment Sale Number: 97799814
Payment Accounting Date: 02/17/2023
Serial Number: 97799814
Internet Transmission Date: Fri Feb 17 14:10:57 ET 2023
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