| Serial Number | 79179947 |
| Word Mark | APREET |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, September 29, 2015 |
| Status | 707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5143832 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 21, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | [ Education services, namely, providing online instruction, mentoring and on-line non-downloadable self-learning material in the nature of books, e-books, magazines, and videos for others in the fields of personal growth and development, personal relationship management, development and growth of business; training services in the fields of personal growth and development, personal relationship management, development and growth of business; providing information for others in the field of sporting and cultural events for non-business and non-commercial purposes to promote personal growth and development and personal relationship management; ] publishing services, namely, [ publishing of digital publications, magazine publishing, ] online blogs featuring personal growth and development, personal relationship management, development and growth of business [, publishing of web magazines and publishing of books in the fields of personal growth and development, personal relationship management, development and growth of business; ] providing non-downloadable on-line digital publications in the form of [ newsletters, web magazines and ] blogs in the field of social and professional networking [, social media, user generated content, personal introductions, matchmaking and meetings; advisory and consulting services relating to all the aforesaid ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Computer software for use in database management, messaging and sharing and storing data in the field of social and professional networking; ] computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, and handheld computers, namely, software for use in database management, messaging and sharing and storing data in the field of social and professional networking; [ computer programs for use in database management, messaging and sharing and storing data in the field of social and professional networking; computer navigation software for locating and tracking people using global positioning systems, cellular communication networks, and local beacons and for travel planning; ] software for retrieval, upload, access, link and management of data for social and professional networks and personal contacts from the user's address book and calendar entries from the user's calendar; [ application programming interfaces (APIs) software to allow access to online services for social and professional networking for third-party software and services; ] computer software for enabling transmission, access, organization and management of data, text messages, web links, audio and video images over the internet and computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, and handheld computers, namely, software for enabling transmission, access, organization and management of data, text messages, web links, audio and video images over the internet; software for [ building social and professional networking applications and ] enabling data uploading and downloading and data management; software for enabling uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise providing digital media or data over networked computing devices and computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, and handheld computers, namely, software for enabling uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise providing digital media or data over networked computing devices; computer software for finding, [ rating and ranking of ] profiles and locations, picture and video viewing, personal introductions, [ matchmaking, for locating the nearest and/or most popular spot for entertainment, food, and drinks, ] for personal suggestions of venues provided by other users, and for transmission of messages; computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, handheld computers, namely, software for finding [ rating, and ranking of ] profiles and locations, picture and video viewing, personal introductions, [ matchmaking, for locating the nearest and/or most popular spot for entertainment, food, and drinks, ] for personal suggestions of venues provided by other users, and for transmission of messages; communications software for use in database management, use in electronic storage of data, messaging and sharing of data; [ digital databases, namely, electronic database in the field of social and professional networking recorded on computer media; ] downloadable software for use in database management, use in electronic storage of data, messaging and sharing of data in the field of social and professional networking and computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, and handheld computers, namely, software for use in database management, use in electronic storage of data, messaging, sharing of data in the field of social and professional networking [ ; downloadable digital publications in the nature of magazines and newsletters in the field of social and professional networking, traveling, meetings, business, sports and cultural events ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Telecommunications services, namely, transmission of webcasts, wireless telephone services, electronic transmission of email; instant messaging, text messaging and provision of internet chat rooms; ] providing multiple-user access to data on the Internet where users can find contacts coinciding at the same place and time at home or while traveling [ ; co-location services for voice, video and data communications applications; broadcast communication services, namely, transmitting text messages to designated recipients for others and audio and video broadcasting services over networked devices and the internet; providing access to electronic sites that feature suggestions and the possibility of making reservations for activities at travel destinations like professional, cultural, sporting and entertainment events, cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels; providing user access to a global computer network; information, advisory and consulting services relating to all of the aforesaid ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Advertising; advertising and promotion services and commercial information services over the Internet for use on a mobile device and web pages, and inside mobile applications; provision of space on websites, mobile websites and within mobile applications for advertising goods and services; business administration services; business administration services for the processing of sales made over the Internet; business management and administration of a customer loyalty program which provides discounts at travel destinations, travel amenity services, special offers for travel and travel accessories for frequent use of participating businesses or individuals; organization of trade fairs, and business conventions, and corporate business meeting planning, all for commercial or advertising purposes; conducting market surveys; compilation of statistical travel data for business or commercial purposes, as well as providing information, advisory and consulting services relating to all of the aforesaid ] |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "APREET" has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | On-line social networking and professional networking services; [ contacting and meeting of people, namely, social companionship services for business people and travelers; matchmaking services; ] search, namely, providing an on-line searchable database featuring information about user's address book and social and professional networks for social networking; communication services, namely, Internet based social networking services whereby users send text and instant messages, chat, [ video chat ] or email friends and contacts from the user's network [ ; personal and social services provided by others to meet the needs of individuals, professionals and businesses, namely, social introduction agencies; personal introduction services for social purposes; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals, namely, social introduction agencies that comprise of information and advice relating to personal preferences, opinions, dislikes, abilities and disabilities, in particular to social, cultural, sporting events as well as bars, restaurants, hotels; advisory, consulting and information services provided online and in-person relating to the aforesaid ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Design and development of computer software and software applications; design, development, maintenance, updating, and upgrading of versions of an Internet site viewable on a mobile phone, web sites and web portals for others; server hosting; application service provider featuring software for use in database management, for use as a spreadsheet and for word processing in the fields of social and professional networking; provision of technical assistance, namely, assistance in the fields of social and professional networking; ] technical support, namely, help desk services provided via the Internet [ and over the telephone ] to support software and computer application software in the fields of social and professional networking; [ provision of search engines for the Internet; computer services, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable adapted and client branded software for connecting individuals within a company in the fields of social and professional networking; computer services in the nature of customized web pages featuring user-defined data which includes personal profiles and locations as well as cultural, commercial, educational interests, related user preferences, reviews, suggestions, and surveys; consulting and information services relating to the aforesaid; ] electronic data storage of information relating to personal contacts, [ photographs, meetings, ] social and professional networking, [ personal introductions and] profiles, [ entertainment, food, drinks, locations, ] traveling [ and personal communications ] |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 5, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 5, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 5, 2016 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 5, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 5, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | M-Squad GmbH |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | München 80798 DE |
| Party Name | M-Squad GmbH |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | M-Squad GmbH |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, May 19, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, January 3, 2016 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, January 9, 2016 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, January 23, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, January 24, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, January 26, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, February 13, 2016 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 1, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, June 7, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, June 7, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, July 8, 2016 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, July 8, 2016 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 8, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, October 20, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2016 | ACTION REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED COUNTED NOT MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2016 | ACTION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2016 | NOTIFICATION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, October 20, 2016 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Thursday, October 20, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 20, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 20, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 21, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, October 28, 2016 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, November 16, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Monday, February 21, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 16, 2016 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 21, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Sunday, May 21, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, June 9, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Friday, June 9, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, August 18, 2017 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, November 10, 2017 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, November 13, 2017 | CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED |
| Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 3, 2023 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Friday, July 19, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, October 18, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Friday, July 19, 2024 | INVALIDATION PROCESSED |