ALT+SHIFT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 4, 2020, a trademark application was filed for ALT+SHIFT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ALT+SHIFT trademark a serial number of 88899518. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, May 30, 2022. This trademark is owned by DISCOTECH ENTERPRISES INC.. The ALT+SHIFT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing online non-downloadable videos, articles, and podcasts in the fields of investing, venture capital, angel investing, start-ups, private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments

Downloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing financial information relating to investment accounts, investment portfolios, investment strategy and investment allocation; Downloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing information related to private companies; Downloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing information related to private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Downloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing economic information; Downloadable computer software for user authentication and controlling access to and communications with computers, computer networks and networked systems; Downloadable computer software for processing electronic payments; Downloadable computer software that allows users to make investments, make payments and transfer funds across multiple websites and mobile applications; Downloadable computer software for making, authenticating, operating, managing, ...

Printed materials, namely, written articles in the fields of investing, venture capital, angel investing, start-ups, private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments

Providing access to computer, electronic and online databases; Providing online communications links which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; Providing user access to electronic third party web sites via a universal login; Providing online chat rooms for transmission of messages among users in the field of investing, private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Audio, text and video broadcasting services via computer and communication networks, namely, electronically transmitting data, audio, text, video, and audio-visual content; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, audio, text, video, and audio-visual content

Financial services, namely, providing financial information relating to investment accounts, investment portfolios, investment strategy and investment allocation; Financial services, namely, providing financial information related to private companies; Financial services, namely, providing financial information related to private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Financial services, namely, administering and managing financial transactions in the nature of private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Clearing and reconciling financial transactions via a global computer network; Financial services, namely, electronic funds transfer services; Financial transaction processing services, namely, providing secure financial investment transactions and payment options; Financial services, namely, credit card transaction processing, debit card transaction processing, and ACH, electronic check, cryptocurrency, and cash paymen...

Business information management, namely, electronic reporting of business analytics relating to authentication, investment transactions, and payment processing; Providing information pertaining to investors who qualify to purchase certain types of securities; Providing information in the field of economics; preparing financial reports for others in the field of private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Financial data aggregation, namely, electronically collecting financial data from multiple accounts into a single database and user interface for financial review and analysis

Investor accreditation services, namely, verification of personal identity as part of personal background investigations; Regulatory compliance consulting in the fields of investor status verification and accreditation

Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing financial information relating to investment accounts, investment portfolios, investment strategy and investment allocation; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing information related to private companies; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing information related to private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing economic information; Providing user authentication services using single sign-on and software technology for financial investment transactions; Providing user authentication services for electronic funds transfer, credit and debit card and electronic check transactions using single sign-on and software technology; Providing temporary use of on-line non-dow...
alt+shift

General Information


Serial Number88899518
Word MarkALT+SHIFT
Filing DateMonday, May 4, 2020
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, May 30, 2022
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 31, 2021

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing online non-downloadable videos, articles, and podcasts in the fields of investing, venture capital, angel investing, start-ups, private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing financial information relating to investment accounts, investment portfolios, investment strategy and investment allocation; Downloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing information related to private companies; Downloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing information related to private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Downloadable computer software for use in managing and viewing economic information; Downloadable computer software for user authentication and controlling access to and communications with computers, computer networks and networked systems; Downloadable computer software for processing electronic payments; Downloadable computer software that allows users to make investments, make payments and transfer funds across multiple websites and mobile applications; Downloadable computer software for making, authenticating, operating, managing, and processing electronic payments, transferring funds and payment transactions with credit cards, debit cards, ACH, prepaid cards, payment cards, and other forms of payment; Downloadable computer software for creating, preparing, managing, sending, processing, tracking, and reconciling investments in private companies and alternative investments; Downloadable computer software for use by companies issuing securities to private investors, namely, for issuing securities and for tracking, managing, and analyzing investments; Downloadable computer software for administration and management of financial transactions in the nature of private company investments, equity crowdfunding and alternative investments; Magnetically encoded credit cards and payment cards; Downloadable computer software development tools; Downloadable computer software development tools for allowing data retrieval, upload, access and management; Downloadable computer software development tools for processing electronic payments; Downloadable computer software development tools for user authentication services using single sign-on and software technology for financial investment transactions; Downloadable computer software development tools for user authentication services of electronic funds transfer, credit and debit card and electronic check transactions using single sign-on and software technology; Downloadable computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); Downloadable application programming interface (API) for computer software for user authentication services, electronic funds transfer, processing electronic payments, and allowing data retrieval, upload, access and management; Downloadable application programming interface (API) for computer software for private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials, namely, written articles in the fields of investing, venture capital, angel investing, start-ups, private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments
Goods and ServicesProviding access to computer, electronic and online databases; Providing online communications links which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; Providing user access to electronic third party web sites via a universal login; Providing online chat rooms for transmission of messages among users in the field of investing, private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Audio, text and video broadcasting services via computer and communication networks, namely, electronically transmitting data, audio, text, video, and audio-visual content; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, audio, text, video, and audio-visual content
Pseudo MarkALT PLUS SIGN SHIFT
Goods and ServicesFinancial services, namely, providing financial information relating to investment accounts, investment portfolios, investment strategy and investment allocation; Financial services, namely, providing financial information related to private companies; Financial services, namely, providing financial information related to private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Financial services, namely, administering and managing financial transactions in the nature of private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Clearing and reconciling financial transactions via a global computer network; Financial services, namely, electronic funds transfer services; Financial transaction processing services, namely, providing secure financial investment transactions and payment options; Financial services, namely, credit card transaction processing, debit card transaction processing, and ACH, electronic check, cryptocurrency, and cash payment processing, all conducted via electronic communications networks; Clearing and reconciling financial transactions via electronic communications networks; Financial services, namely, providing an Internet web portal for individuals to direct and manage private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Financial services, namely, financial administration of transactions involving private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Providing information and news in the fields of private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Payment verification services; Financial management of credit card, debit card, ACH, prepaid cards, payment cards, and electronic funds transfer payment transactions via electronic communications networks; investor accreditation services, namely, funds verification; investor accreditation services, namely, verification of individual investor funds, net worth and income for individuals; accredited investor status verification services, namely, verification of individual investor funds, net worth and income for securities issuers, funding portals, and broker-dealers; Providing on-line searchable databases in the field of private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments
Goods and ServicesBusiness information management, namely, electronic reporting of business analytics relating to authentication, investment transactions, and payment processing; Providing information pertaining to investors who qualify to purchase certain types of securities; Providing information in the field of economics; preparing financial reports for others in the field of private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Financial data aggregation, namely, electronically collecting financial data from multiple accounts into a single database and user interface for financial review and analysis
Goods and ServicesInvestor accreditation services, namely, verification of personal identity as part of personal background investigations; Regulatory compliance consulting in the fields of investor status verification and accreditation
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing financial information relating to investment accounts, investment portfolios, investment strategy and investment allocation; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing information related to private companies; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing information related to private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in managing and viewing economic information; Providing user authentication services using single sign-on and software technology for financial investment transactions; Providing user authentication services for electronic funds transfer, credit and debit card and electronic check transactions using single sign-on and software technology; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for user authentication and controlling access to and communications with computers, computer networks and networked systems; Application service provider featuring an application programming interface (API) software to allow users to make financial investments via the Internet and communications networks; Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for user authentication, investor verification, investment transactions, electronic funds transfer, and payments processing via the Internet and communications networks; Platform as a service (PaaS) services featuring software for user authentication, investor verification, investment transactions, electronic funds transfer, and payments processing via the Internet and communications networks; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for processing electronic payments; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software that allows users to make investments, make payments and transfer funds across multiple websites and mobile applications; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for making, authenticating, operating, managing, and processing electronic payments, transferring funds and payment transactions with credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, payment cards, and other payment forms; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for creating, preparing, managing, sending, processing, tracking, and reconciling investments in private companies and alternative investments; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for use by companies issuing securities to private investors, namely, for issuing securities and for tracking, managing, and analyzing investments; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for administration and management of financial transactions in the nature of private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for opening investment accounts, investing in private companies and alternative investments, and directing the receipt and transfer of funds, securities and property held in investment accounts; Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking services in the fields of investing, private company investments, equity crowdfunding, and alternative investments

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 DateFriday, May 15, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 8, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 15, 2020
Primary Code035
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 DateFriday, May 15, 2020
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 15, 2020
Primary Code038
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 DateFriday, May 15, 2020
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 DateFriday, May 15, 2020
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, December 8, 2020
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDISCOTECH ENTERPRISES INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601

Party NameDISCOTECH ENTERPRISES INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, May 31, 2022ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, May 30, 2022ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, October 26, 2021NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 31, 2021OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 31, 2021PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 11, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 27, 2021APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 27, 2021EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, July 27, 2021NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 27, 2021EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 27, 2021EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Sunday, January 10, 2021NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Sunday, January 10, 2021FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Sunday, January 10, 2021FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 8, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 7, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 7, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 5, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 5, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 5, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 27, 2020ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, May 15, 2020NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, May 7, 2020NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM