IT'S NOT A REFUND. IT'S A FREE-FUND. Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, a trademark application was filed for IT'S NOT A REFUND. IT'S A FREE-FUND. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IT'S NOT A REFUND. IT'S A FREE-FUND. trademark a serial number of 98848372. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, July 29, 2025. This trademark is owned by Chime Financial, Inc.. The IT'S NOT A REFUND. IT'S A FREE-FUND. trademark is filed in the Insurance & Financial Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Online banking services enabling users to directly deposit tax refunds into checking or savings accounts; electronic transaction processing services related to deposits of tax refund payments.
Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to access tax preparation services and tax filing services provided by third parties.
General Information
| Serial Number | 98848372 |
| Word Mark | IT'S NOT A REFUND. IT'S A FREE-FUND. |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
Trademark Statements
| Pseudo Mark | IT IS NOT A REFUND IT IS A FREEFUND |
| Goods and Services | Online banking services enabling users to directly deposit tax refunds into checking or savings accounts; electronic transaction processing services related to deposits of tax refund payments. |
| Goods and Services | Providing online non-downloadable software that enables users to access tax preparation services and tax filing services provided by third parties. |
Classification Information
| 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 | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |
| 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 | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Chime Financial, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | San Francisco, CA 94111 |
| Party Name | Chime Financial, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | San Francisco, CA 94111 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, June 23, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
