A Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Saturday, January 14, 2017, a trademark application was filed for A with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A trademark a serial number of 79209741. The federal status of this trademark filing is Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, August 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by CARDANO Foundation. The A trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Training services in the field of financial services and computer software development [ ; Casino services; Gambling services; Online gambling services; Online entertainment services, namely providing a website featuring online gaming; Rental of game apparatus; Provision of on-line information in the field of computer games for entertainment purposes; Information relating to computer gaming entertainment provided on-line from a computer database or a global communication network ]

Computer [ hardware, and computer firmware and ] software for processing and managing electronic payments, for transferring funds to and from others, [ for implementing encryption, authentication and security features for encoded cards, ] and for open source operating software for the use of crypto-currency on a global computer network; [ Currency authentication apparatus and equipment, namely, currency recognition machines in the nature of machines comprising computer hardware containing programming for authentication of currency; ] E-commerce software enabling users to carry out commercial transactions by electronic means via a global computer network; Computer application software for personal computer and mobile devices for administrating and managing crypto-currency transactions for use with block chains; Downloadable cloud software for processing and managing electronic payments; Downloadable software for purchase, sale, management, payment, downloading, recording and administrat...

Financial affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; Monetary affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; [ Insurance services, namely, underwriting, issuing and administration of all types of insurance; Banking services; Securities deposit services; Credit card and debit card services, namely, credit card and debit card transaction processing services; ] Crypto-currency exchange operations; Brokerage of currency; Verification, analysis and evaluation of payment transaction data; Financial information concerning foreign exchange transactions; Financial information concerning currencies; Issuance and redemption of tokens of value; Foreign exchange trading; Money transfer services; Electronic processing of electronic payments; Financial clearing houses; Management of real estate assets of electronic tokens collected in an e-wallet; Financial services provided by electronic means, namely, providing a decentralized and open sourc...

Provision of user authentication services in the field of e-commerce transactions; provision of user authentication services in the field of e-commerce transactions on communication lines

Software development services; Computer programming services in the field of information technology in connection with software for e-commerce; Services provided by consultants in the field of software design; Design and development of software for video games; Services provided by consultants in the field of computer hardware design; Services provided by consultants in the field of product testing; design and development of electronic data security systems; Computer programming services for electronic data security; Design and development of systems relating to computer data recovery; Provision of advice and services provided by consultants relating to software; Provision of search engines for obtaining e-commerce data on a global computer network; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer programs for transferring funds to and from others for use in e-commerce
a

General Information


Serial Number79209741
Word MarkA
Filing DateSaturday, January 14, 2017
Status739 - Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, August 21, 2025
Registration Number5455761
Registration DateTuesday, May 1, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 13, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesTraining services in the field of financial services and computer software development [ ; Casino services; Gambling services; Online gambling services; Online entertainment services, namely providing a website featuring online gaming; Rental of game apparatus; Provision of on-line information in the field of computer games for entertainment purposes; Information relating to computer gaming entertainment provided on-line from a computer database or a global communication network ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letter "A" with two horizontal lines going through the middle of the letter "A".
Goods and ServicesComputer [ hardware, and computer firmware and ] software for processing and managing electronic payments, for transferring funds to and from others, [ for implementing encryption, authentication and security features for encoded cards, ] and for open source operating software for the use of crypto-currency on a global computer network; [ Currency authentication apparatus and equipment, namely, currency recognition machines in the nature of machines comprising computer hardware containing programming for authentication of currency; ] E-commerce software enabling users to carry out commercial transactions by electronic means via a global computer network; Computer application software for personal computer and mobile devices for administrating and managing crypto-currency transactions for use with block chains; Downloadable cloud software for processing and managing electronic payments; Downloadable software for purchase, sale, management, payment, downloading, recording and administration of tokens; [ Magnetically encoded payment cards, namely, credit cards and debit cards; Magnetic and electronic encoded with security features for identification purposes, namely, identification cards; ] Computer software for e-commerce for allowing users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network [ ; Video games software ]
Goods and ServicesFinancial affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; Monetary affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; [ Insurance services, namely, underwriting, issuing and administration of all types of insurance; Banking services; Securities deposit services; Credit card and debit card services, namely, credit card and debit card transaction processing services; ] Crypto-currency exchange operations; Brokerage of currency; Verification, analysis and evaluation of payment transaction data; Financial information concerning foreign exchange transactions; Financial information concerning currencies; Issuance and redemption of tokens of value; Foreign exchange trading; Money transfer services; Electronic processing of electronic payments; Financial clearing houses; Management of real estate assets of electronic tokens collected in an e-wallet; Financial services provided by electronic means, namely, providing a decentralized and open source crypto-currency for use by members of an online community on a global computer network utilizing a blockchain; Professional consulting and provision of financial information
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProvision of user authentication services in the field of e-commerce transactions; provision of user authentication services in the field of e-commerce transactions on communication lines
Goods and ServicesSoftware development services; Computer programming services in the field of information technology in connection with software for e-commerce; Services provided by consultants in the field of software design; Design and development of software for video games; Services provided by consultants in the field of computer hardware design; Services provided by consultants in the field of product testing; design and development of electronic data security systems; Computer programming services for electronic data security; Design and development of systems relating to computer data recovery; Provision of advice and services provided by consultants relating to software; Provision of search engines for obtaining e-commerce data on a global computer network; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer programs for transferring funds to and from others for use in e-commerce

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCARDANO Foundation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressZug CH-6300
CH

Party NameCARDANO Foundation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCH

Party NameCARDANO Foundation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCH

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 13, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, June 17, 2017APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, June 20, 2017REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Wednesday, June 21, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, July 14, 2017REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, June 8, 2017SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Tuesday, June 13, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 13, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 14, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Friday, December 15, 2017NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, December 29, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, December 21, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 21, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 21, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 21, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 22, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 29, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, December 29, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, December 29, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 1, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 15, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, August 15, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Saturday, September 15, 2018FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, January 2, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 24, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 13, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 13, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 1, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, November 23, 2018CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Saturday, May 21, 2022NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Sunday, December 18, 2022NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 23, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 23, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 23, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 27, 2020NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, May 1, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, July 7, 2023NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 23, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, November 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, February 23, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, June 4, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 4, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Monday, April 7, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 4, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 21, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, August 21, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 4, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED