MEMBERSHIP REWARDS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, a trademark application was filed for MEMBERSHIP REWARDS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MEMBERSHIP REWARDS trademark a serial number of 97303042. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Wednesday, March 22, 2023. This trademark is owned by American Express Marketing & Development Corp.. The MEMBERSHIP REWARDS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure or entertainment purposes accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds

Downloadable computer software for facilitating the transfer of a virtual payment card to an electronic or mobile wallet; downloadable computer software for creating, distributing, and managing physical and virtual payment cards and card transactions; Downloadable computer software and applications for mobile devices for facilitating and administering banking, payment by credit card, debit card, or virtual payment card, automatic teller machine services, stored value card services, electronic funds transfer services, electronic payment processing services, electronic processing and transmission of bill payment data, cash disbursement services, transaction authentication services, routing, authorization and settlement services, and fraud detection and control services in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Downloadable computer software and applications for mobile devices comprising a digital wallet that stores customer account information and permits consumers to access coupons, vo...

Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation of passengers and tourists by land, air, and water accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds; travel and transport information and planning services for passengers and tourists accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds; arranging transportation for travel tours accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds

Assistance with electronic transfers of money in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Banking services in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Issuing and processing payments of virtual prepaid cards, virtual prepaid gift cards, virtual stored value cards, and virtual payment cards in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Financial exchange of virtual currency; Electronic transfer of virtual currencies; Payment processing services, namely, charge card, credit card, prepaid card, gift card, stored value card and payment card transaction processing services in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Virtual charge card, virtual credit card, virtual prepaid card, virtual gift card, virtual stored value card and virtual payment card transaction processing services; Issuing of virtual charge cards, virtual credit cards, virtual prepaid cards, virtual prepaid gift cards, virtual stored value cards and virtual payment cards; Digital currency services, namely, currency trading of crypt...

Promoting the use of credit and charge cards through the administration of incentive rewards programs and the offering of special offers and promotions of others to cardmembers in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital goods, namely, art images, music, video clips, entertainment, virtual goods, namely, apparel, footwear, eyewear, bags, backpacks, toys, sporting equipment, namely, tennis racquets, tennis balls, golf clubs, golf balls, basketballs, soccer balls, all of the foregoing authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

Virtual personal concierge services for others comprising making requested personal arrangements and reservations and providing customer-specific information to meet individual needs rendered to charge and credit card customers in the metaverse and other virtual worlds

Digital currency wallet and storage services, namely, electronic data storage; E-wallet services namely, electronic data storage; Electronic wallet services namely, electronic data storage
membership rewards

General Information


Serial Number97303042
Word MarkMEMBERSHIP REWARDS
Filing DateWednesday, March 9, 2022
Status661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED
Status DateWednesday, March 22, 2023
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 ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure or entertainment purposes accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for facilitating the transfer of a virtual payment card to an electronic or mobile wallet; downloadable computer software for creating, distributing, and managing physical and virtual payment cards and card transactions; Downloadable computer software and applications for mobile devices for facilitating and administering banking, payment by credit card, debit card, or virtual payment card, automatic teller machine services, stored value card services, electronic funds transfer services, electronic payment processing services, electronic processing and transmission of bill payment data, cash disbursement services, transaction authentication services, routing, authorization and settlement services, and fraud detection and control services in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Downloadable computer software and applications for mobile devices comprising a digital wallet that stores customer account information and permits consumers to access coupons, vouchers, voucher codes, discount codes, and rebates at retailers and to obtain loyalty or monetary rewards that can be credited to their accounts in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Downloadable computer ecommerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Downloadable music files authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio, and video authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Goods and ServicesTravel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation of passengers and tourists by land, air, and water accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds; travel and transport information and planning services for passengers and tourists accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds; arranging transportation for travel tours accessible in the metaverse and in other virtual worlds
Goods and ServicesAssistance with electronic transfers of money in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Banking services in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Issuing and processing payments of virtual prepaid cards, virtual prepaid gift cards, virtual stored value cards, and virtual payment cards in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Financial exchange of virtual currency; Electronic transfer of virtual currencies; Payment processing services, namely, charge card, credit card, prepaid card, gift card, stored value card and payment card transaction processing services in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Virtual charge card, virtual credit card, virtual prepaid card, virtual gift card, virtual stored value card and virtual payment card transaction processing services; Issuing of virtual charge cards, virtual credit cards, virtual prepaid cards, virtual prepaid gift cards, virtual stored value cards and virtual payment cards; Digital currency services, namely, currency trading of crypto currencies; Cryptocurrency services, namely, currency trading of crypto currencies; Virtual currency services, namely, currency trading of crypto currencies; Financial services relating to electronic wallet services, namely, providing consumers of merchants and businesses with an e-wallet account in the nature of establishing electronic funded accounts for use in making secure payments for purchasing goods and services from such businesses; Bill payment services provided via an electronic wallet; Electronic wallet services, namely processing of electronic wallet payments; Cash management, namely, facilitating transfers of electronic cash equivalents; Management of digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens; Financial services, namely, providing a financial exchange for the trading of digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens; Cryptocurrency trading services; Cryptocurrency exchange services; Cryptocurrency payment processing; Financial consultation in the field of digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens; Providing electronic processing and tracking of electronic funds transfers
Goods and ServicesPromoting the use of credit and charge cards through the administration of incentive rewards programs and the offering of special offers and promotions of others to cardmembers in the metaverse and other virtual worlds; Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital goods, namely, art images, music, video clips, entertainment, virtual goods, namely, apparel, footwear, eyewear, bags, backpacks, toys, sporting equipment, namely, tennis racquets, tennis balls, golf clubs, golf balls, basketballs, soccer balls, all of the foregoing authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Goods and ServicesVirtual personal concierge services for others comprising making requested personal arrangements and reservations and providing customer-specific information to meet individual needs rendered to charge and credit card customers in the metaverse and other virtual worlds
Goods and ServicesDigital currency wallet and storage services, namely, electronic data storage; E-wallet services namely, electronic data storage; Electronic wallet services namely, electronic data storage

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 DateMonday, March 14, 2022
Primary Code009
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, March 14, 2022
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, March 14, 2022
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 14, 2022
Primary Code039
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 DateWednesday, March 22, 2023
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 DateMonday, March 14, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 14, 2022
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Express Marketing & Development Corp.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10285

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 22, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 22, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 22, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 23, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 23, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 23, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 20, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 22, 2022PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Tuesday, November 22, 2022ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 5, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 4, 2022TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, March 14, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, March 12, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED