| Serial Number | 97385315 |
| Word Mark | BENJI |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 27, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7152431 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "BENJI" with a capital letter "B" comprised of two squares and two circles followed by the lower case letters "ENJI" where the tittle in the letter "J" is a square that merges into the circular tittle in the letter "I". |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable computer software for managing and validating cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain-based smart contracts; Downloadable computer software for managing and verifying cryptocurrency transactions on a blockchain; Downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology; Downloadable computer software for use as a cryptocurrency wallet; Downloadable software for generating cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency |
| Goods and Services | Cryptocurrency exchange services; Cryptocurrency exchange services featuring blockchain technology; Cryptocurrency payment processing; Cryptocurrency trading services; Financial consultation in the field of cryptocurrency; Investment advisory services; Mutual fund advisory services; Mutual fund distribution; Mutual fund investment; Providing financial information in the field of cryptocurrency; Transfer agency services rendered to issuers of investment securities; Financial brokerage services for cryptocurrency trading |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Electronic storage of cryptocurrency for others; Providing technology information in the field of cryptocurrency; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable web-based decentralized applications (DApps) for cryptocurrency trading for the purchase of investment products; Providing user authentication services using blockchain-based software technology for cryptocurrency transactions; Technological consulting in the field of cryptocurrency; Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software for use as a cryptocurrency wallet; Providing on-line non-downloadable software for generating cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency |
| 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, May 3, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 3, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
| 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, May 3, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
| Party Name | Franklin Resources, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | San Mateo, CA 944031906 |
| Party Name | Franklin Resources, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | San Mateo, CA 944031906 |
| Party Name | Franklin Resources, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | San Mateo, CA 944031906 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, July 27, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 16, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, February 16, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 16, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 16, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 16, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, April 30, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |