Subject: RE: TMK2026162BDVE5 - Request for New Application for BD in Venezuela for Cl 5
From: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
To: "Ahn, Eugene" <[email-masked]>
Cc: "Sutherland, Julia K" <[email-masked]>, Veronica Cortez <[email-masked]>, "Hazel, Melissa" <[email-masked]>, Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>, CHI IPDocket <[email-masked]>, Isis Echeverria <[email-masked]>, Trademark Docketing <[email-masked]>, Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]>, Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>, Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>, Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]>, Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>, Jose Bueno <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:07:39 +0000

Dear Eugene,
Following your instructions, we have filed before the Venezuelan Patent and Trademark Office (VPTO), the following trademark applications:
Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

Trademark
Class
Application no.
Date
Your reference
1.-
BD
5 int'l
2026-006769
Jun. 05, 2026
TMK2026162BDVE5
Products list: Sanitary preparations and substances; Disinfectants; Antiseptics; Topical antimicrobial preparations; Chemical preparations for medical purposes; Hemostatic agents for medical purposes; Biological tissue grafts and parts and fittings therefor; Hernia mesh; Surgical mesh, plugs and patches; Mesh for soft tissue support; Prefilled syringes filled with saline for medical purposes; Plasters; Adhesive bandages; Surgical bandages; Hemostatic bandages for skin wounds, puncture wounds, internal wounds; Materials for dressings; Medical dressing; Wound dressings and absorption dressings, and skin barrier preparations for protecting the skin; Urine collection kits with diagnostic strips; Antiseptic cotton swabs for medical use; Sanitizing wipes; Medical kits comprising a syringe prefilled with saline or heparinized saline and a disinfectant prep pad.

We have enclosed scanned copies of the trademark application filing sheets, which have been duly stamped by the VPTO, for your records, and we will provide you with further updates as soon as they become available.
Finally, you will receive the corresponding invoice in a separate email.
If you require further information or have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are always available to assist you.
Best regards,

<https://byt.com.ve/es/inicio/>

________________________________
De: Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]>
Enviado: martes, 2 de junio de 2026 17:54
Para: Ahn, Eugene <[email-masked]>; Sutherland, Julia K <[email-masked]>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]>; Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>; Veronica Cortez <[email-masked]>
Cc: Hazel, Melissa <[email-masked]>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>; CHI IPDocket <[email-masked]>; Jose Bueno <[email-masked]>; Isis Echeverria <[email-masked]>; Trademark Docketing <[email-masked]>
Asunto: RE: TMK2026162BDVE5 - Request for New Application for BD in Venezuela for Cl 5

Dear Eugene,

We acknowledge receipt of your instructions and will proceed with the filing of this application in Class 5.

We will revert to you as soon as we have the filing receipts.

Kind regards,

________________________________
De: Ahn, Eugene <[email-masked]>
Enviado: martes, 2 de junio de 2026 17:30
Para: Sutherland, Julia K <[email-masked]>; Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]>; Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>; Veronica Cortez <[email-masked]>
Cc: Hazel, Melissa <[email-masked]>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>; CHI IPDocket <[email-masked]>; Trademark Docketing <[email-masked]>
Asunto: TMK2026162BDVE5 - Request for New Application for BD in Venezuela for Cl 5

Dear Hillmer,

Thank you for your email below.  We have discussed your recommendations with BD and would like for you to kindly proceed with the following filing:

Mark Image: BD

Mark Type: Word

Class: See attached report
Goods: See attached report

Owner: Becton, Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
New Jersey
07417
United States of America

Please use the following BD reference number for this filing: TMK2026162BDVE5. Please ensure that this reference number and any deadlines is included in the subject line of every communication with us regarding this application.

Confirmation of filing and any subsequent prosecution correspondence should be sent to Julia Sutherland ([email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>), Melissa Hazel ([email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>), Eugene Ahn ([email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>), [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>, and [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>.

Please note our additional comments and instructions:

  *   Please let us know if you need a Power of Attorney or any additional documents to proceed with the filings (including any notarization and legalization requirements).
  *   You have standing approval to proceed with publication and registration fee payments.
  *   Please only provide digital copies of registration certificates (no hard copies required).
  *   Please close your file upon registration (renewals are handled by a separate provider).
  *   Please invoice our firm, and we will then submit the invoice to BD for reimbursement. All invoices should include the BD reference number, trademark, country, and task description.

Thank you very much in advance for your assistance.

Best regards,
Eugene

Eugene Ahn | Paralegal | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, N.E. | Suite 2500 | Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3958
Direct: +1-404-885-7994
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From: Sutherland, Julia K <[email-masked]>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 8:42 AM
To: Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]>; Ahn, Eugene <[email-masked]>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]>; Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>; Veronica Cortez <[email-masked]>
Cc: Hazel, Melissa <[email-masked]>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>
Subject: RE: New Applications for BD and BD logo in Venezuela

Hi Hillmer:

We are still waiting for final instructions from the client.

Thank you.

Best,

Julia

Julia K Sutherland | Partner
Chicago | Extension: 735577 (+1-312-460-5577) | [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>

From: Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Sent: 09 May 2026 07:48
To: Ahn, Eugene <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Veronica Cortez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Sutherland, Julia K <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Hazel, Melissa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Subject: Re: New Applications for BD and BD logo in Venezuela

Dear Eugene, Hope this email finds you well. Just a few brief email to check whether you have any instructions regarding this matter. Kind regards, De: Hillmer Vallenilla <hvallenilla@ byt. com. ve> Enviado: lunes, mayo 4, 2026 9: 40: 26 p. m. 

Dear Eugene,

Hope this email finds you well.

Just a few brief email to check whether you have any instructions regarding this matter.

Kind regards,

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________________________________

De: Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Enviado: lunes, mayo 4, 2026 9:40:26 p.m.
Para: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Veronica Cortez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Asunto: RE: New Applications for BD and BD logo in Venezuela

Dear Eugene,

Thank you for your email.

Below you will find the costs associated with a new trademark application, and in the email below, you will find the answers to your questions highlighted in red.

The estimated costs (fix amounts) for trademark applications for one class through the registration, are the following:

 

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS AT THE STAGE OF FILING

Services

Official Fees and Admin Expenses

Professional  Fees (*)

Total Fees

Trademark Application word or design marks including compulsory search and Publication.

US$ 227.00

US$ 450.00

US$ 677.00

Trademark Application composite marks including 2 compulsory search and Publication.

US$ 270.00

US$ 450.00

US$ 720.00

ESTIMATE COSTS INCURRED UP TO THE ISSUANCE  OF THE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

Services

Official Fees and Admin Expenses

Professional Fees

Total Fees

Registration fees, registration certificate, preparation and issuance, taxes and disbursements.

US$ 255.00

US$ 200.00

US$ 455.00

                                                                                                                                    (*)   Rates do not include TAXES (16%)

·                     The total cost for a word mark in one class is US$ 1,132.00 + TAX.

  *   The total cost for a composite mark in one class is US$ 1,175.00 + TAX.
  *   Given the volume of applications, we can offer a 15% discount on the total professional fees.

Additional expenses such as couriers and translation of documents are not included in this amount. Each translated page is of US$ 22 plus taxes.

Note that only one application per class can be filed, since in Venezuela multiple class applications are not permitted.

If you want to file a design or composite mark, we need a sample of the logo by e-mail (in format JPG and good resolution).

There is no additional cost for claiming priority.

Other services as status, consults, reports related to applications or trademarks, are free of charge, it is part of our services.

The time frame for registration is 9 months approx. (if no opposition is filed against the trademark).

After the application is filed, a digital copy of the filing receipt will be sent to you.

The only requirements are:

·     Power of Attorney must be legally executed; it has to be notarized under standard notarization and legalized or authenticated with Apostille (we already have a POA from Becton, Dickinson and Company).

·       Certified copy of the priority document; it does not have to be legalized (If necessary).

We recommend that original documents be sent by courier (DHL, UPS or other) to our street address in Venezuela, and not by regular mail, in order to avoid any loss or damage

Avenida Francisco de Miranda

Edificio Cavendes, Piso 12,

Los Palos Grandes

Caracas 1060

Venezuela

We remain at your service, in case you need further information about this or any other IP matter.

Cordially yours,

________________________________

De: Ahn, Eugene <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Enviado: lunes, 4 de mayo de 2026 18:54
Para: Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Mariateresa Santana <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Annette Angulo <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Veronica Cortez <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Cc: Sutherland, Julia K <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>; Hazel, Melissa <[email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]>>
Asunto: New Applications for BD and BD logo in Venezuela

Dear Guillermo:

We are writing on behalf of our mutual client, Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD”), who is interested in expanding protection for its BD and   marks in Venezuela.  In order to help finalize our filing strategy, we have a few questions:

1.                  Is BD sufficiently distinct as a word mark to merit registration for all goods and/or services in a class?

In our opinion, yes, there are other two-letter word marks that have been registered in Venezuela, for example: GM (from General Motors)

2.                  Does use of    support a registration for  [A black and white logoAI-generated content may be incorrect.]  alone?  In other words, could we rely on use of   to defend a non-use cancellation action for [A black and white logoAI-generated content may be incorrect.] ?

Yes, we could

3.                  Could you please provide a cost estimate for 8 single class applications?  Are you able to offer a discount?

In the email above, you will find the relevant information and associated costs

4.                  We would like your guidance regarding some potential conflicts that we have identified.  I know it’s difficult to give advice in a vacuum, but please assume that the conflicts identified below are the only potential conflicts.  We are attempting to keep costs to a minimum and therefore would prefer that you do not conduct additional clearance.  Could you review these conflicts and let us know whether you recommend that we make any revisions to these goods and services to reduce the chances of a refusal?  Could you also review the description of goods and services and make any recommended changes to avoid an Office Action asking for changes to the ID.

·         Class 5: Sanitary preparations and substances; Disinfectants; Antiseptics; Topical antimicrobial preparations; Medicinal infusions; Chemical preparations for medical purposes; Hemostatic agents for medical purposes; Biological tissue grafts and parts and fittings therefor; Hernia mesh; Surgical mesh, plugs and patches; Mesh for soft tissue support; Pharmaceutical preparations; Prefilled syringes filled with saline for medical purposes; Plasters; Adhesive bandages; Surgical bandages; Hemostatic bandages for skin wounds, puncture wounds, internal wounds; Materials for dressings; Medical dressing; Wound dressings and absorption dressings, and skin barrier preparations for protecting the skin; Urine collection kits with diagnostic strips; Antiseptic cotton swabs for medical use; Sanitizing wipes; Medical kits comprising a syringe prefilled with saline or heparinized saline and a disinfectant prep pad

·         Class 9: Downloadable software; Downloadable software in the nature of mobile applications; Measuring apparatus and instruments; Electrical communication apparatus and instruments; Electronic machines and instruments and their parts and fittings; Pharmacy and medical robots; Automated machines consisting of computer hardware and software for dispensing, tracking, managing, inspecting and storing medications, pharmaceuticals, supplements, over the counter products and medical supplies; Automated machines consisting of computer hardware and software for medication and medical supply chain management, prescription order management, and pharmacy inventory management; Automated machines comprised of a computer, monitor, scanner, tray, lighted loading station and downloadable computer software for use in the fulfillment of prescription orders; Automated machines consisting of computer hardware and software sold as a unit for pharmacy inventory management, pharmacy workflow management, preparing, packing and storing pharmaceuticals, supplements, medications, over the counter products, controlled substances and narcotics and fulfilling prescription drug orders; Pharmacy inventory and prescription order management system consisting of electronic indicators operable to provide visible information, computer hardware and computer peripherals, video displays, and computer software for controlling the electronic indicators and system and modular inventory storage units, namely, shelves, drawers, cabinets, racks, stands, and hangers; Pharmacy scales for counting and weighing pharmaceutical products; Mobile automated health, medical and pharmaceutical supply storage and retrieval carts; Computer hardware and downloadable software for use with medical patient monitoring equipment for receiving, processing, transmitting and displaying data; Computer hardware and downloadable software for use in diagnosing medical conditions; Downloadable software in the fields of medical apparatus and instruments, pharmaceuticals, dispensing, tracking, and storing medications, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, medication and medical supply chain management, pharmacy inventory management, pharmacy workflow management, prescription order management, and medication and medical supply chain management; Downloadable software for the scheduling, management and the monitoring of the cycle of management and preparation of medications; Downloadable software for processing, managing, analyzing, retrieving, tracking and storing health, medical, medication, pharmaceutical data and medical instrument data; Downloadable computer software for controlling and monitoring fluid flows and detecting obstructions to fluid flows; Fluid monitors; Fluid flow rate meters; Metered infusion pumps; Ammeters

·         Class 10: Medical instruments devices and apparatus

·         Class 42: Software as a service; Providing online non-downloadable software; Platform as a service; Medical research; Software as a service in the fields of medical apparatus and instruments, pharmaceuticals, dispensing, tracking, and storing medications, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, medication and medical supply chain management, pharmacy inventory management, pharmacy workflow management, prescription order management, and medication and medical supply chain management; Software as a service for processing, managing, analyzing, retrieving, tracking and storing health, medical, medication, pharmaceutical data and medical instrument data; Providing online non-downloadable software in the fields of medical apparatus and instruments, pharmaceuticals, dispensing, tracking, and storing medications, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, medication and medical supply chain management, pharmacy inventory management, pharmacy workflow management, prescription order management, and medication and medical supply chain management; Providing online non-downloadable software for processing, managing, analyzing, retrieving, tracking and storing health, medical, medication, pharmaceutical data and medical instrument data.

Potential conflicts:

Class 5

Class 9

Third party filings:

BD – ZADINE (pharmaceuticals) (registered 2021)

Third party filings:

[A logo with a red circleAI-generated content may be incorrect.](whole class) (partially cancellable?  In use with eyewear)

With regard to [A logo with a red circleAI-generated content may be incorrect.] , we assume that the trademark to which you refer is [A logo with a red circleAI-generated content may be incorrect.]  registration No. P291785 held by BUCH + DEICHMANN S.A. in class 9. According to information from the Trademark Office database, this registration expired on March 3, 2024, and there is no indication that it has been renewed; therefore, it would no longer constitute an obstacle (see attached).

Regarding BD - ZADINE (reg. No. P382579 owned by Laboratios La Santé, C.A.), while this mark shares the "BD" element and covers pharmaceuticals, there are several factors in our favor

  *   Becton, Dickinson and Company already holds prior registrations across all these classes (even though previous registrations in Class 5 were for reagents and chemical substances for medical use). These new filings represent an expansion of the owner’s rights and strengthen our prospects.

  *   The marks BD-ZADINE and BD already coexist within the registry.

  *   Beyond the "BD" component, the marks display clear differences when evaluated as a whole.

We believe the chances of overcoming this obstacle are moderate to high, especially if we apply for the trademark as a logo. In any case, if you wish to further increase those chances, you could remove “Pharmaceutical preparations” and “Medicinal infusions” from the list of Class 5, or specify more precisely the type and purpose of the pharmaceutical products you intend to identify. Based on a brief online review, we note that BD-ZADINE is an oncology product: https://www.farmatodo.com.ve/producto/112419367-vpd-oncologico-bd-zadine-100mg-1vial-solucion-inyectable-iv-azacitidina-pharmetique?wpsrc=Organic+Search&wpsn=www.google.com [farmatodo.com.ve]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.farmatodo.com.ve_producto_112419367-2Dvpd-2Doncologico-2Dbd-2Dzadine-2D100mg-2D1vial-2Dsolucion-2Dinyectable-2Div-2Dazacitidina-2Dpharmetique-3Fwpsrc-3DOrganic-2BSearch-26wpsn-3Dwww.google.com&d=DwMGaQ&c=fMwtGtbwbi-K_84JbrNh2g&r=DMlpA0EqwLW6pfcIeUIO8ZZhjh4HroseOK9abkXodZw&m=tLME2XM9pb_K0f_W6pNOZXlnwpibuM87yYoMVf8xyOj4zJ5MrqM-uhgrJ4mhoUOh&s=rq88GQSlR-1U3DyAh1j7-m3-vg6ZtVynmSgeJJwdG_0&e=>

5.                  BD owns several registrations for its old logo: [A black letter on a white surfaceAI-generated content may be incorrect.] . Does this protect registration of its new logo:  ? In other words, if another party were to file a non-use cancellation action against [A black letter on a white surfaceAI-generated content may be incorrect.] , would use of   support the registration of the old logo?

Our Trademark Office lacks recent jurisprudence evaluating such a situation, as non-use cancellation proceedings were recently reactivated.

Nevertheless, we have observed that current criteria for assessing use do not appear to be overly strict. Considering that the differences between both logos are minimal (constituting a mere update or redesign) and based on general principles of trademark doctrine—including the Paris Convention, which is applicable in Venezuela—we consider that the use of the new logo should be sufficient to defend against any action brought against the old one.

Thank you very much for your assistance. Please bill Seyfarth directly for any work related to these applications rather than BD.

Best,

Julia

Eugene Ahn | Paralegal | Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Direct: +1-404-885-7994
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