| Serial Number | 85749279 |
| Word Mark | FP |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, October 9, 2012 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, October 21, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 4779760 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 28, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 30, 2014 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of "FP" in capital letters and an envelope within a circle on the upper right side of the letters. |
| Goods and Services | Cash registers; calculating machines; data processing apparatus comprised of a computer and a device for generating franking information and providing information-based indicia postage images, known as IBIP images, and a secure accounting, and computers; franking control apparatus in the nature of computer programs and software for use in franking systems; office requisites, namely, blank electronic chip cards and encoded electronic chip cards containing programming used in the franking industry; modems for use with franking machine systems |
| Goods and Services | Automatic stamping machines |
| Goods and Services | Transports of packages and correspondence by land, sea or rail; packaging and storage of franking machines, systems and their accessories; franking of postal items |
| Goods and Services | Transfer of data by telecommunication; telecommunication services, namely, providing multiple user access to a global computer network, namely, internet; telephone services; telecommunication services, namely, telecommunication gateway services, ISDN services, and routing; transmission of messages; providing access to databases and digital files |
| Goods and Services | franking machines, namely, for printing, folding, inserting letters and documents in envelopes, sealing, franking and arranging envelopes, wherein that franking interfaces with a computer in the franking and postal industry; paper, cardboard and goods made of these materials, namely, envelopes, self-adhesive labels in the nature of franking strips and packaging material; franking machine systems comprised of franking machines as postal meters; franking machine systems comprised of franking machines for adding to postage meter to perfect for maximal comfort; parts specially adapted for franking machines systems, namely, modular placement devices and feed stations for franking machines, singulator, automatic feeder, moistener module and envelop sealing device, dynamic and static scales, scan devices, depositing device for franking machines, franking strip dispenser, bottle for sealing liquid, chip cards for using in franking machines and other consumable material and devices, namely, ink jet cartridges, envelopes, bottles for sealing liquid; parts specially adapted for franking machines systems, namely, a plugable postal security device; Franking control apparatus in the nature of postage meters for office use and parts and accessories adapted for postage meters and franking machines |
| Pseudo Mark | FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Business management services, business administration services, and office work, namely, Class of Mail (CoM) statistics and department accounting; commercial or industrial management assistance, services of an advertising agency for others, public relations services; planning of advertising measures for third parties; publication of publicity texts for third parties; dissemination of advertising matter for third parties; design and production of advertising for presentation for sale of goods via internet web sites; operating an on-line shopping site in the field of mail and other communication and data products and/or services providing home shopping services in the field of office machines and apparatus and paper goods by means of the internet, television, and telephone; retail store, wholesale store, mail-order catalog and online retail store services featuring office machines and apparatus and paper goods; providing business to business shopping services in the field of office machines and apparatus and paper goods by means of the internet, television and telephone; compilation and systematization of data on computer databases relating to business management; compilation of statistics in the field of franking machines for business and commercial purposes; distribution of advertising brochures for third parties; rental of office machines and apparatus; dissemination of advertising brochures and samples; advertising |
| Goods and Services | Printing ink, filled ink cartridges |
| Goods and Services | Design and development of computer hardware and software for franking systems; updating of computer software, installation of computer programs, remote monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning all for franking systems; engineering services for telecommunication and data networking |
| 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 | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists. |
| US Class Codes | 006, 011, 016 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 002 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 019, 021, 023, 031, 034, 035 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 007 |
| 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 | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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 | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| 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 | Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Francotyp-Postalia GmbH |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Berlin D-13089 DE |
| Party Name | Francotyp-Postalia GmbH |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Birkenwerder D-16547 DE |
| Party Name | Francotyp-Postalia GmbH |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Birkenwerder D-16547 DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, October 15, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, October 12, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, September 16, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 16, 2012 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, February 8, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 8, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 8, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, August 22, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 22, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, September 16, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 16, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, March 14, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 21, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, March 21, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 14, 2014 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Monday, April 14, 2014 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 14, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, March 13, 2015 | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED |
| Monday, November 10, 2014 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2014 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 30, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 30, 2014 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2015 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Friday, March 13, 2015 | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2015 | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2015 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2016 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 21, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, July 28, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 21, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, October 21, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |