| Serial Number | 97603890 |
| Word Mark | CHAINZ |
| Filing Date | Friday, September 23, 2022 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 22, 2023 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "CHAINZ" in stylized black letters to the right of a stylized circle whereby the circle's perimeter is comprised of eight stylized oblongs with seven of the oblongs featured in orange and one of them featured in red. |
| Goods and Services | Recorded computer software platform for managing blockchain-based databases; Downloadable computer software platform for managing blockchain-based databases; Downloadable electronic documents in the field of virtual currency, blockchain technology, and telecommunications provided via a website; Mobile data terminal (MDT); Digital tablet computers; Downloadable computer application software for managing crypto asset transactions using blockchain technology; Downloadable computer software platform for compiling indexes of information using blockchain technology; Downloadable computer software platform for creating, managing and operating blockchain technology; Downloadable computer for creating, managing and operating blockchain technology; Downloadable computer software for blockchain-based inventory management; Downloadable software for blockchain-based inventory management; Smartphones; Wearable computers in the nature of smartglasses and smartwatches; Pre-recorded non-musical electronic media devices featuring audio and video data in the field of blockchain technology, and excluding computer software; Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for use in database management and electronic storage of data; Computer documentation in electronic form, namely, downloadable books, manuals, magazines and journals featuring virtual currency news and information; downloadable computer software for use as an electronic wallet; Electronic consumer coupons downloaded from a global computer network; Downloadable computer software for collecting, analyzing and organizing data in the field of deep learning; Computer hardware and computer peripheral devices |
| Goods and Services | Peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among Internet users; Electronically connecting financial institutions and financial market venues with one another on a global scale, namely, providing multiple users access to global computer information networks for the transfer and dissemination of a wide range of information; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of data, messages, and information by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communications networks, and the Internet; Electronic data transmission, namely, telecommunications services for providing access to data, sound and images; Digital broadcasting of television programs and movies via a global computer network; Providing access to local area communications networks; Providing access to global communications networks; Providing access to multimedia content on-line; Providing user access to platforms on the Internet relating to mobile communications, namely, providing access to mobile Internet platforms; Data communications services, namely, transmission of blockchain data via the Internet or other communications networks; Broadcasting, transmission, and reception services of audio, video, still and moving images, text, and data via the Internet; Providing on-line access to databases; Providing Internet access; Providing access to e-commerce platforms on the Internet; Providing access to electronic information, communication and transaction platforms on the Internet; Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet; Internet communication services, namely, providing Internet access; Internet portal services, namely, providing user access to a global computer network; Electronic data interchange (EDI) services; Transmission and reception of database information in the field of financing from a computer data bank or via the Internet; Communications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and documents among users of computers |
| Pseudo Mark | CHAINS |
| Goods and Services | Virtual currency trading; Virtual money brokerage; Providing electronic processing of electronic payments via a global computer network; Consultancy in the field of financial and monetary affairs; Providing information in the field of financial and monetary affairs; Financial and monetary transactions, namely, electronic peer-to-peer payment processing services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data, credits card payment processing services, and cryptocurrency transaction processing, namely, verifying cryptocurrency transactions on a blockchain; Financial brokerage services for cryptocurrency trading; Currency exchange services based on blockchain technology; Trusteeship representatives; Online financial transactions in the nature of clearing and reconciling financial transactions via a global computer network; Electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data; Banking and insurance brokerage services; Electronic banking services; Electronic funds transfer and bill payment services; Providing financial services with respect to securities and other financial instruments and products, namely, electronic money management services; Issuance of electronic money, namely, issuance of prepaid debit cards; Currency exchange services |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) orange, red and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Database management; Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases based on blockchain; Compilation and systemization of data in computer databases using blockchain technology; Systematization of data in computer databases through blockchain technology; Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties; Mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others; Database management, namely, electronic retrieval in internet data in the field of cryptocurrency; Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases related to electronic money; Compilation and systemization of information into computer databases; Input and compilation of information into computer databases; Collection and systematization of information into computer databases; Collection, systematization and compilation of business data and information into computer databases and the analysis of such data and information; Computerized database management; Provision of pricing information about virtual currency via the global computer network |
| Goods and Services | Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the field of computer datacenter architecture relating to digital financial asset management based on blockchain technology; Constructing an Internet platform for the Internet of Things (IoT), namely, designing and creating IoT websites; Development of virtual money software; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for database management; Development of blockchain software for provision to others; Development of internet platforms, namely, blockchain websites for others; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for developing blockchain technology; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for digital identification based on blockchain technology; Development of computer software for big data processing; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for managing smart contracts using blockchain technology; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in database management; Computer software design and development; Design, maintenance, development and updating of software used in the field of e-commerce; Constructing an Internet platform for electronic commerce, namely, designing and creating electronic commerce websites for others; Installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of computer software; Technical project studies in the field of computer hardware and software, namely, development of computer hardware and software; Design services relating to computer hardware and to computer programs; Design, maintenance, development and updating of computer software; Integration of computer systems and networks; Computer hardware and software consultancy; Cloud computing services, namely, cloud hosting provider services; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable Internet-based software applications for managing crypto asset transactions using blockchain; Providing temporary use of an online non-downloadable computer software platform for compiling indexes of information using blockchain technology; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring software for creating, managing and operating blockchain technology; Temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for creating, managing and operating blockchain technology; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for blockchain-based inventory management; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for blockchain-based inventory management; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable computer software for collecting, analyzing and organizing data in the field of deep learning |
| 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 | Friday, July 14, 2023 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 14, 2023 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 14, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| 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 | Friday, July 14, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| 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 | Friday, July 14, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | SK Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Seoul 03188 KR |
| Party Name | SK Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Seoul 03188 KR |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, July 13, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 13, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 13, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 9, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |