GLOBAL INVESTMENT GRADE STANDARD INDEX FOR GEMS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 14, 2013, a trademark application was filed for GLOBAL INVESTMENT GRADE STANDARD INDEX FOR GEMS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GLOBAL INVESTMENT GRADE STANDARD INDEX FOR GEMS trademark a serial number of 85960474. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL as of Monday, March 16, 2015. This trademark is owned by GemShares, LLC. The GLOBAL INVESTMENT GRADE STANDARD INDEX FOR GEMS trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

standardized gemstones sold in baskets; investment grade gemstones; certified gemstones

Procurement, namely, purchasing of investment grade gemstones for others for use as a component of equities, options, and futures contracts for trading on domestic and foreign exchanges and consultation relating thereto; providing information regarding the purchase of suitable investment grade gemstones for use as a component of equities, options, and futures contracts for trading on domestic and foreign exchanges

financial services, namely, brokerage in the field of investments using grade gemstones

Development of voluntary global standards for gemstones used in exchange traded funds, futures contracts, options, indices, and commercial trading; development of voluntary standards for investment grade gemstones
global investment grade standard index for gems

General Information


Serial Number85960474
Word MarkGLOBAL INVESTMENT GRADE STANDARD INDEX FOR GEMS
Filing DateFriday, June 14, 2013
Status603 - ABANDONED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Status DateMonday, March 16, 2015
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesstandardized gemstones sold in baskets; investment grade gemstones; certified gemstones
Goods and ServicesProcurement, namely, purchasing of investment grade gemstones for others for use as a component of equities, options, and futures contracts for trading on domestic and foreign exchanges and consultation relating thereto; providing information regarding the purchase of suitable investment grade gemstones for use as a component of equities, options, and futures contracts for trading on domestic and foreign exchanges
Goods and Servicesfinancial services, namely, brokerage in the field of investments using grade gemstones
Goods and ServicesDevelopment of voluntary global standards for gemstones used in exchange traded funds, futures contracts, options, indices, and commercial trading; development of voluntary standards for investment grade gemstones

Classification Information


International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 24, 2013
Primary Code014
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 DateMonday, June 24, 2013
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 DateMonday, June 24, 2013
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 DateMonday, June 24, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGemShares, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressChicago, IL 60607

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, March 16, 2015ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Monday, March 16, 2015ABANDONMENT - AFTER EX PARTE APPEAL
Monday, March 16, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Thursday, February 5, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL DSMSED - FAILURE TO FILE BRIEF
Monday, November 17, 2014NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Monday, November 17, 2014ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Monday, November 17, 2014ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Monday, October 27, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, October 27, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, October 27, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 23, 2014TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 23, 2014EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Thursday, October 23, 2014JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Thursday, October 23, 2014EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, April 23, 2014NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, April 23, 2014FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 23, 2014FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, March 28, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, March 27, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 27, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, September 27, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 27, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 27, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 24, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, June 24, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, June 18, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM