| Serial Number | 85436836 |
| Word Mark | AIMIA |
| Filing Date | Friday, September 30, 2011 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 4453118 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 24, 2013 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 8, 2013 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, providing talks, courses, seminars, fairs, expositions, competitions and symposiums in the field of customer loyalty, loyalty reward programs, marketing, advertising and data analytics |
| Goods and Services | [ Computer software for database management; computer software for processing and analyzing business data and market information; Computer software for use in database management, data processing, data storage, computer system management for organization, operation and supervision of sales and promotional incentive schemes and loyalty reward programs; Computer software for the segmentation and analysis of customer purchasing habits and patterns and SKU-level purchasing data; downloadable electronic publications, namely, periodicals in the field of loyalty marketing, customer relationship management, customer data analytics, promotional incentive schemes, consumer packaged goods data analytics and computer software and information technology; Magnetically encoded stored value cards for the collection and redemption of points relating to customer loyalty reward and sales and promotional incentive programs and sales promotions; Magnetically encoded stored value cards, namely, credit cards; Magnetically encoded stored value cards, namely, debit cards; ] [ computer software to enable uploading, posting, showing, displaying, tagging, blogging, sharing or displaying electronic media and information over the Internet and other communications networks; ][ Downloadable electronic data files and databases, namely, business data and market data for use with computer software; Encoded smart cards containing programming used for electronic payment and storage of payment card data, electronic cash transactions, on-line cash account services, and providing cash and other rebates for credit card use as part of a customer loyalty program; Computer software for analyzing customer transaction data and matching with relevant merchant offers ] |
| Goods and Services | Providing a website providing travel booking and reservation services for transportation; Pre-paid travel card services; Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation; Arranging travel tours; Travel route planning; Electronic document and e-mail archiving services |
| Goods and Services | Printed award certificates for air and holiday travel; [ Checks redeemable for travel or merchandise in connection with employee incentive programs; Incentive gift catalogues; printed instructional and teaching material in the fields of business data analysis, market data analysis and customer loyalty; ] newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in the field of business data analysis and market data analysis; leaflets, brochures pamphlets, newspapers, prospectuses, catalogues, magazines, periodicals and books in the field of business data analysis, market data analysis and customer loyalty; Printed matter, namely, newspapers, magazines and periodicals all featuring information about customer loyalty reward and sales and promotional incentive programs and sales promotions; printed matter, namely, printed reports in the field of business data analysis and market data analysis; publications, namely, books in the field of business data analysis and market data analysis; Trading cards, coupons; Printed vouchers |
| Goods and Services | [ Providing information, consulting, referral and dispatch services in the field of home repair, maintenance and renovations, automobile repair and maintenance, emergency roadside assistance services, namely, responding to calls for roadside assistance ] |
| Goods and Services | Issuing stored value cards and pre-paid purchase cards; providing stored value and pre-paid card services, namely, electronic processing of payments made through stored value and pre-paid purchase cards and transmission of payment data; [ Insurance brokerage; insurance administration; ] Insurance information; Consulting in the field of insurance, namely, consumer protection insurance, purchase protection insurance, credit card protection insurance and travel insurance; charge card services; Credit card services, providing cash and other rebates for credit card use as part of a customer loyalty program; electronic credit and debit transactions; electronic funds transfer; Financial analysis and consultation services; Financial guarantee and surety services in the field of home and auto renovation, repair and emergency referral services; [ Insurance carrier services; Pre-paid purchase card services, namely, processing electronic payments made through prepaid cards; ] Issuing of travelers' cheques, credit and cash card services; financial services, namely, funding online cash accounts from prepaid cash cards, bank accounts and credit card accounts; bill payment service; [ automated teller machine services; payment processing services, namely, credit card and debit card transaction processing services; ] loyalty program payment processing services |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting the sale of wares and services of others through a consumer loyalty program; Advertising agencies, namely, promoting the goods and services of others; Advertising and promotion of the sales of goods and services of others through purchase continuity programs consisting of the distribution of points or miles which can be redeemed for goods, services or money from a catalogue, participating merchants and service providers; Advertising services rendered to third parties, namely, organization, operation and supervision of sales and promotional incentive schemes; Advertising and marketing services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others through the dissemination of advertising matter, publication of publicity texts, organization of exhibitions for commercial purposes, opinion polls, sales promotion, distribution of samples, management of data files, information and business inquiries, service of promotion attached to programs of development of customer loyalty, organization, implementing and supervision of sales and of a system of promotional premiums; Advertising and marketing services, namely, the organization, operation and supervision of sales and promotional incentive schemes; Sales promotion services; Advisory and consultancy services relating to database management and marketing; Market research consultation; Analysis of market research data; Advertising and marketing services for others, namely, arranging, conducting and administration of customer loyalty reward and promotional incentive programs and trade show exhibitions for commercial and advertising purposes in the field of customer loyalty reward and sales and promotional incentive programs and sales promotions; business consultancy and providing business information relating to sales and promotional incentive or loyalty schemes; business data analysis; business information, namely, providing marketing, systems and operational information regarding the operation of reward programs; Business management; Business research; Business services, namely, providing others and managing for others computer databases regarding customer loyalty reward and sales and promotional incentive programs and sales promotions and companies participating in loyalty reward and sales and promotional incentive programs; Collecting and analyzing information relating to market analysis and research for business purposes; data compiling and analyzing relating to market research; Business services for retailers, namely, the collection, reporting, and analysis of point of sale data for business purposes; [ Conducting employee incentive reward programs for others to promote, recognize, and reward employee performance through the distribution of prepaid stored value cards and points or miles which can be redeemed for goods and services from a catalogue, participating merchants and service providers; ] Market research consultation; Business consultation services in the field of the issuance, redemption and expiry of points or miles which can be redeemed for goods and services of participating merchants and service providers, and the calculation thereof and the calculation of estimates of points or miles issued that will never be redeemed; Customer loyalty services for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes, namely, providing incentive reward programs for customers to promote the sale of products and services of others; Providing incentive reward programs for customers through the issuance and processing of loyalty coupons for frequent use of participating businesses; Market analysis services; Market research services; Market research consultation in the field of customer loyalty strategies, promotion strategies and pricing strategies; Development of marketing strategies and concepts, namely, strategies to obtain and maintain customer loyalty to third party companies, namely, customer base identification strategies and customer knowledge and relationship management, retention strategies and added value services management, as in prizes and rewards and access to information; Promoting the sale of credit card accounts of others through the administration of incentive reward programs; Providing incentive reward programs for customers through issuance and processing of loyalty points for on-line purchase of company's goods and services; Promoting, advertising and marketing customer loyalty programs of others; Business services provided to the consumer retail industry, namely, the collection, reporting, and analysis of point of sale data for business purposes; Providing incentive reward programs for customers, employees and business partners through the distribution of prepaid stored value cards for the purpose of promoting and rewarding loyalty; [ Providing information in the field of on-line computer tracking of sales objectives and fulfillment services for performance incentives by means of a global computer network; ] provision of business management information; Publicity and sales promotion services; Promotional services, namely, design and distribution of catalogs and promotional items of others; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of service providers enabling consumers to conveniently view and choose those services, those services being banking, financial and insurance services, automobile club services, telecommunications services, floristry services, on-line auction services, health and beauty services, ticketing and entertainment services, travel and holiday booking services, accommodation booking services, vehicle rental services, petrol services, home repair services; Integrated tracking, management and analysis of consumer transactions; Operation of an online store where customers may redeem points in exchange for prepaid cards, travel services, media, entertainment, restaurant services, holidays, treatments, electronics, clothing, footwear, headgear, clothing accessories, bags, leather goods, sunglasses, jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics, toiletries, fragrances and personal care products, toys, games; Marketing services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others through dissemination of directed offers to consumers based on such consumers' transaction, demographic and personal information; [ automobile purchasing and vending; ] [ arranging and conducting business conferences ] |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "AIMIA" has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | [ Identity theft and fraud prevention services, namely, providing notification of potential or actual identity theft by monitoring internet websites, message boards, chat rooms, blogs, newsgroups and other online locations for the appearance of user-specified data; on-line social networking services; Title monitoring and fraud prevention services to protect owners from fraudulent transfers or encumbrances of their property; ] Fraud and identity theft protection services; [ Lost property return; Personal reminder services in the area of upcoming important dates and events; Personal concierge services for others comprising making requested personal arrangements and reservations, running errands and providing customer specific information to meet individual needs, all rendered in business establishments, office buildings, hotels, residential complexes and homes or at a distance via the Internet; ] Providing user authentication services in e-commerce transactions [ ; Emergency roadside assistance services, namely, opening of locks ] |
| Goods and Services | Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and booking for temporary lodging, restaurants and meals |
| Goods and Services | Research in the field of customer loyalty, loyalty reward programs, marketing, advertising and data analytics; Design of information technology systems; [ interactive hosting services which allow the user to publish and share their own content and images online; ] new product research and development services for others; Design and development of computer software applications for mobile phones and portable devices; Computer software design; Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to form virtual communities and engage in social networking |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 19, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 19, 2021 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 045 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | AIMIA INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | MONTREAL, QUEBEC H4A3T2 CA |
| Party Name | AIMIA INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | MONTREAL, QUEBEC H4A3T2 CA |
| Party Name | AIMIA INC. |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | MONTREAL, QUEBEC H4A3T2 CA |
| Party Name | GROUPE AEROPLAN INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Montréal, Quebec H4A3T2 CA |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, January 20, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 19, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, January 20, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 20, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 15, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 20, 2012 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Monday, July 2, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 2, 2012 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 2, 2012 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 2, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 11, 2013 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Monday, March 4, 2013 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 4, 2013 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 4, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 13, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 17, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, June 17, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 24, 2013 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, December 24, 2018 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, October 16, 2020 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Friday, April 16, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 19, 2021 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, April 19, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, December 24, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 5, 2024 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 |