| Serial Number | 98364490 |
| Word Mark | BYTEDANCE |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| Status | 645 - FINAL REFUSAL - MAILED |
| Status Date | Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the fields of big data, artificial intelligence, computer science, cloud computing, entertainment, and sports, and distribution of course material in connection therewith; training services, namely, providing training in the field of in the fields of big data, artificial intelligence, computer science, cloud computing, entertainment, sports; entertainment services, namely, providing an online interactive database of videos and user generated content in the entertainment field containing digital images, photos, text, graphics, music, audio, video clips, multimedia content, and visual and audio performances; organization and presentation, for cultural purposes, of shows, competitions, games, concerts and entertainment events; arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting social entertainment events; conducting educational conferences in the fields of big data, artificial intelligence, computer science, cloud computing, entertainment, and sports |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of four parallel trapezoids of varying lengths, next to the word "BYTEDANCE" in stylized font, with Chinese characters ZI JIE TIAO DONG underneath the term "BYTEDANCE". |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to ZI JIE TIAO DONG and this means Byte Dance in English. |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable software for data analysis, content creation for virtual worlds and online platforms, content discovery in the nature of search engine software, content recommendation in the nature of digital databases featuring multimedia content and consumer product recommendations, and content sharing via the internet and other communications networks; downloadable computer software applications for smartphones, mobile devices, namely mobile computers, laptops and tablets, and computers, namely software for sharing, sending, receiving, uploading, downloading and streaming of messages, photographs, text and other user-generated content; downloadable computer software for creating, organizing, storing, editing and posting content for social media, namely messages, text, images, and photographs for instant messaging in virtual communities; downloadable software applications for social networking and for data retrieval, upload, download, access and management; downloadable computer software for creating, designing, editing, uploading, downloading, accessing, viewing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, annotating, indicating sentiment about, commenting on, embedding, transmitting, and sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks; downloadable computer search engine software; downloadable computer software development tools for creating software and mobile applications; covers for smartphones and mobile phones; cases for smartphones and mobile phones; protective cases for smartphones; selfie sticks used as smartphone accessories; holders adapted for smartphones; mobile phones; straps for smartphones; batteries; battery chargers; USB chargers, namely, battery charge devices; USB cables; earphones; headphones; headsets; protective films adapted for smartphones and mobile phones; fridge magnets; blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, namely, blank magnetic tapes for tape recorders; decorative magnets; burglar alarms; sunglasses; optical apparatus and instruments, namely, optical ports for photography, dome ports for photography, diopters, and adapter lenses for photography; video screens |
| Goods and Services | Providing internet application services for communications, namely, providing Internet access for computer software applications; Text messaging services in the nature of SMS message sending services; application message sending services, namely, electronic message sending for computer software applications; transmission of application information via internet; communication via virtual private networks, namely, providing virtual private network (VPN) services; electronic delivery of images and photographs via a global computer network; data transmission and telecommunication services, namely, electronic data transmission; telecommunications services for providing access to data, sound or images, namely, providing multiple-user access to data on the Internet in the field of entertainment; transmission of text, photos or video via a smartphone application in the nature of electronic data transmission; transmission of information via applications for smartphones in the nature of electronic data transmission; electronic data transmission, wireless broadcasting and reception of audio, video, still and moving images, text and data via telecommunication means; transfer of data via on-line services, namely, transfer of data via the Internet; peer-to-peer (p2p) sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of data among computers; providing Internet access to a video sharing portal; streaming of live video material on the Internet |
| Pseudo Mark | BYTE DANCE |
| Goods and Services | Insurance brokerage; Financial affairs and monetary affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; real estate affairs, namely, real estate consultation; clearing and reconciling financial transactions via a global computer network; financial services, namely, financial consultancy services; credit card services, namely, electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data, and providing insurance administration for financial transactions; electronic funds transfer services; transmission of funds by electronic means for others, namely, electronic funds transfer; transfer of payments for others via the internet, namely, electronic funds transfer via the internet; financial services in the nature of billing and payment processing services, namely, credit card payment processing services; arrangement and management of leases and tenancy, namely, arranging of leases and rental agreements for real estate; renting and leasing of real estate; real estate appraisal; real estate valuation services; real estate financing services; real estate investment services; real estate brokerage services; housing agency services, namely, housing agencies; actuarial services; real estate management and consultancy services; rent collection; rental of office space; capital investment services; financial evaluation services, namely, financial evaluation of real estate; financial and financial asset management services; financial services provided by telecommunication means, namely, financial management; financial consultancy and advisory services; online banking; information services relating to finance and insurance, provided online from a computer database or the internet; antique appraisal; art appraisal; jewelry appraisal; used car appraisal; tax information supply services, namely, financial advice relating to tax; charitable fund raising; organizing of charitable collections, namely, charitable fund raising; charitable collection services, namely, charitable fund raising; online payment services, namely, online credit card payment processing services; safe deposit box services; arranging of finance for construction projects; search services for smartphone applications, namely, providing an on-line searchable database featuring classified ad listings and employment opportunities, business information and business contacts |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising and advertisement services; advertising agency services; online advertising on computer networks; pay per click advertising; preparing advertisements for others; dissemination of advertising matter; advertising through all public communication means; sales promotion for others; advice in the field of business management and marketing; presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes, namely, providing online shopping services in the field of general consumer merchandise; search engine optimization services for sales promotion; provision and rental of advertising space on the internet; business advice and information services; assistance in management of business activities; commercial information agency services; providing business information via a website; personnel management consultancy services; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; e-commerce business, namely, on-line retail store services in the field of general consumer merchandise |
| Goods and Services | Online social networking services; licensing of computer software; legal services; licensing of intellectual property |
| Goods and Services | Provision of software applications through a website, namely, providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for data analysis, content creation for virtual worlds and online platforms, content discovery in the nature of search engine software, content recommendation in the nature of digital databases featuring multimedia content and consumer product recommendations, and content sharing via the internet and other communications networks; hosting on-line web facilities for others for sharing on-line content; hosting platforms on the internet, namely, hosting software platforms for virtual reality-based virtual worlds; computer programming; computer software design; electronic data storage; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for data analysis, content creation for virtual worlds and online platforms, content discovery in the nature of search engine software, content recommendation in the nature of digital databases featuring multimedia content and consumer product recommendations, and content sharing via the internet and other communications networks; Providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; hosting a website of others for the electronic storage of digital photographs and videos; hosting digital content on the internet; hosting of digital multimedia entertainment content on the Internet; hosting of multimedia and interactive applications in the nature of application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting computer software applications of others; web site hosting services; business card design; search services for smartphone applications, namely, provision of Internet search engines accessible via mobile smartphone application |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| 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 | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| 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 | Thursday, January 18, 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| 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 | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | LEMON INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Grand Cayman KY1-1205 KY |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, January 18, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 23, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 23, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |