MEL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, January 18, 2024, a trademark application was filed for MEL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MEL trademark a serial number of 98363780. The federal status of this trademark filing is NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED as of Wednesday, August 14, 2024. This trademark is owned by Match Group, LLC. The MEL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Interactive entertainment services provided by artificial intelligence for personal use; visual and audio entertainment services provided by artificial intelligence; visual and audio entertainment services provided using artificial intelligence software

Downloadable computer software applications for providing interactive communications and assistance to users namely, artificial intelligence (ai) chatbot technology software for personal use and entertainment; artificial intelligence application software for personal communication and interaction with artificial intelligence; mobile computer application software that allows users to communicate with artificial intelligence for entertainment purposes; mobile chatbot software for simulating conversations

Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software applications for allowing users to interact and have simulated conversations with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable chatbot software using ai for simulating conversations; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and mobile applications using artificial intelligence for chatting and communications; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable chatbot software using ai for simulating chatting and communications.

General Information


Serial Number98363780
Word MarkMEL
Filing DateThursday, January 18, 2024
Status641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
Status DateWednesday, August 14, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesInteractive entertainment services provided by artificial intelligence for personal use; visual and audio entertainment services provided by artificial intelligence; visual and audio entertainment services provided using artificial intelligence software
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software applications for providing interactive communications and assistance to users namely, artificial intelligence (ai) chatbot technology software for personal use and entertainment; artificial intelligence application software for personal communication and interaction with artificial intelligence; mobile computer application software that allows users to communicate with artificial intelligence for entertainment purposes; mobile chatbot software for simulating conversations
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line non-downloadable computer software applications for allowing users to interact and have simulated conversations with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable chatbot software using ai for simulating conversations; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and mobile applications using artificial intelligence for chatting and communications; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable chatbot software using ai for simulating chatting and communications.

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, January 18, 2024
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 18, 2024
Primary Code041
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 DateThursday, January 18, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTINDER LLC
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDALLAS, TX 75225

Party NameMatch Group, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDallas, TX 75225

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 18, 2024NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, February 6, 2024TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, May 16, 2024NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, August 14, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 14, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 14, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 14, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 6, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, November 11, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, November 11, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, November 11, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 12, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 12, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED