EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 10, 2021, a trademark application was filed for EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES trademark a serial number of 97167207. The federal status of this trademark filing is OPPOSITION PENDING as of Thursday, March 9, 2023. This trademark is owned by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company. The EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers, for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the field of personal finance, banking, investments and accounting; Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the fields of retirement and tax planning; Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers, for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the field of financial services; ...

Printed materials, namely, brochures, newsletters, manuals, guides and printed instructional materials in the fields of accounting, business, finance, investments, retirement planning, and tax planning

Providing web-based, automated and customized personal financial management services, namely, customized management of an individual's investments in the field of retirement, securities, mutual funds, and annuities; providing web-based, automated and customized personal financial management services, namely, financial portfolio management; Financial services, namely, enabling users to retrieve, aggregate, and analyze account, transaction, and balance information from banks and other financial institutions, credit card and debit card issuers, consumer and mortgage lenders; Financial services, namely, investment brokerage services, financial planning for retirement, financial planning services, consumer lending, mortgage lending, securities brokerage, credit reporting, payroll tax debiting services, and bill payment services, all via computer and communications networks; Provision of financial information; Providing financial management services via computer and communication networks in...

Database management; Financial and investments records management services offered through the organizing and indexing of electronic databases of financial and investments records for others; Providing information consisting of business news, information, opinion and advice via computer networks, the Internet, mobile devices; Referrals in the field of investment advice and financial planning; Directing orders for securities trades by means of computer software and applications which automatically directs trades to the best location for executing such orders; Providing consumer news and information in the field of educational products and services that help individuals and businesses make and save money; Compiling financial, securities, stock exchange, trade and quote, index value and other financial market information for business purposes; Providing business information via a website; Providing information and news in the field of business; Business advisory services, consultancy and ...

Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the field of personal finance, investments and accounting; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in accessing bank and deposit account, credit card account and other financial account information; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for budgeting, managing money, and recording and tracking financial transactions; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in configuring and receiving alert messages regarding account balances and transactions; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining and managing data in the field of banking, bill payment a...
empower financial services

General Information


Serial Number97167207
Word MarkEMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES
Filing DateFriday, December 10, 2021
Status774 - OPPOSITION PENDING
Status DateThursday, March 9, 2023
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 7, 2023

Trademark Statements


In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a flag comprised of red and white wavy lines above the stacked wording "EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES", with the term "EMPOWER" in large all capital blue lettering above the term "FINANCIAL SERVICES" in smaller all capital gray lettering.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers, for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the field of personal finance, banking, investments and accounting; Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the fields of retirement and tax planning; Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers, for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the field of financial services; downloadable computer software and applications for trading securities; Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers, for processing and managing financial transactions; Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for managing financial records; Downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for managing banking transactions, checking accounts, savings accounts, payments, expenses and billing; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers used for the electronic exchange and management of financial, banking, investing, and personal net worth data; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for maintaining, managing and reporting financial information and investment portfolios; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for use by financial service providers to obtain investment transaction and account information; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for initiating, processing and tracking financial transactions; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for use by investment advisors to enter securities trading orders, to receive confirmation of such orders, and to obtain price information, balance information and other data about funds and accounts; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for use in obtaining access to a web site which provides news, information and online financial services; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for use by individuals and financial investment advisors in portfolio allocation, sector analysis, portfolio modeling and portfolio rebalancing; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for processing electronic payments and transferring funds and financial assets to and from financial institutions; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for authenticating users and controlling access to and communications with computers and mobile devices; downloadable computer software for use on desktop computers, laptops computers, mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld computers for use in online security and authentication, account and identity management, and electronic safeguards protecting online accounts; Downloadable electronic newsletters, guides, articles, papers, and blogs in the fields of finance, investment, retirement, personal finance, financial analysis, financial research, financial market news, global financial trends, and investment opportunities
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials, namely, brochures, newsletters, manuals, guides and printed instructional materials in the fields of accounting, business, finance, investments, retirement planning, and tax planning
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
Goods and ServicesProviding web-based, automated and customized personal financial management services, namely, customized management of an individual's investments in the field of retirement, securities, mutual funds, and annuities; providing web-based, automated and customized personal financial management services, namely, financial portfolio management; Financial services, namely, enabling users to retrieve, aggregate, and analyze account, transaction, and balance information from banks and other financial institutions, credit card and debit card issuers, consumer and mortgage lenders; Financial services, namely, investment brokerage services, financial planning for retirement, financial planning services, consumer lending, mortgage lending, securities brokerage, credit reporting, payroll tax debiting services, and bill payment services, all via computer and communications networks; Provision of financial information; Providing financial management services via computer and communication networks in the field of portfolio management, portfolio allocation, sector analysis, portfolio modeling, portfolio rebalancing, employee pension plans, and retirement; Providing electronic cash, credit card, and debit card transaction services via computer and communication networks; Providing online banking service; electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data; Investment advisory services; Financial planning services; Mutual fund investment services; Retirement fund investment services; financial administration of Retirement plans administration services; Investment management services; Brokerage and distribution of mutual funds, securities and annuities; Wealth management services; investment consultancy; Providing information pertaining to personal finance, banking, investments and retirement planning, through electronic means; Providing information consisting of financial news, information, opinion and advice via computer and communication networks, the Internet, mobile devices; providing an online searchable database featuring financial information in the fields of retirement and investment; providing information and research in the field of finance and financial investments to individuals by electronic means; providing information in the field of personal finance; financial investment analysis; providing information in the field of personal finance
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, white, blue, and grey is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesDatabase management; Financial and investments records management services offered through the organizing and indexing of electronic databases of financial and investments records for others; Providing information consisting of business news, information, opinion and advice via computer networks, the Internet, mobile devices; Referrals in the field of investment advice and financial planning; Directing orders for securities trades by means of computer software and applications which automatically directs trades to the best location for executing such orders; Providing consumer news and information in the field of educational products and services that help individuals and businesses make and save money; Compiling financial, securities, stock exchange, trade and quote, index value and other financial market information for business purposes; Providing business information via a website; Providing information and news in the field of business; Business advisory services, consultancy and information; Information services relating to business matter; providing an online computer website that provides commercial financial transaction data, account management, financial reporting, accounting features
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/30/2014
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"FINANCIAL SERVICES"
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the field of personal finance, investments and accounting; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in accessing bank and deposit account, credit card account and other financial account information; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for budgeting, managing money, and recording and tracking financial transactions; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for use in configuring and receiving alert messages regarding account balances and transactions; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining and managing data in the field of banking, bill payment and electronic payment applications; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information in the fields of financial planning and management, investments, and retirement planning; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for performing queries and transactions, for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information, and for accessing, maintaining, managing and reporting financial information and data in the field of tax planning; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software and applications for performing queries and transactions, and for storing, modifying, transmitting and receiving information and data in the fields of personal finance, accounting, banking, bill payment, financial planning, retirement planning, investments and tax planning, all via computer and communication networks; computer security services, namely, restricting unauthorized access to banking, broker, credit card, and other financial account data and information by users without credentials; electronic monitoring of personally identifying information to detect identity theft via the Internet

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 DateThursday, December 16, 2021
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 DateThursday, December 16, 2021
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 DateThursday, December 16, 2021
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 DateTuesday, October 4, 2022
Primary Code036
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, July 8, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

Party NameEMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

Party NameGreat-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 9, 2023OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, March 1, 2023EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 18, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 5, 2023LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, December 29, 2022ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 7, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 7, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 7, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 7, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 7, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, November 25, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 27, 2022PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, October 18, 2022WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, October 4, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 4, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, October 4, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 4, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 4, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, August 1, 2022PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, July 26, 2022WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, July 8, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 8, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, July 8, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, July 8, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, July 8, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 5, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 5, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 5, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 9, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 9, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 9, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, February 3, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 17, 2021NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, December 16, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 14, 2021NEW APPLICATION ENTERED