REFER A FRIEND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, a trademark application was filed for REFER A FRIEND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the REFER A FRIEND trademark a serial number of 85819606. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 19, 2021. This trademark is owned by Nekosoft. The REFER A FRIEND trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

Providing online non-downloadable software for use in database management for use in socially-based and social media-based marketing services consisting of referrals from users to other users; computer services, namely, creating, maintaining, designing, hosting and implementing websites for others in the field of socially-based and social media-based marketing; and providing a website featuring technology that automates referral-based marketing management
refer a friend

General Information


Serial Number85819606
Word MarkREFER A FRIEND
Filing DateWednesday, January 9, 2013
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 19, 2021
Registration Number4585300
Registration DateTuesday, August 12, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 22, 2013

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"REFER A FRIEND"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "REFER A FRIEND" and a graphic of a humanoid figure standing within a semicircular design.
Goods and ServicesProviding online non-downloadable software for use in database management for use in socially-based and social media-based marketing services consisting of referrals from users to other users; computer services, namely, creating, maintaining, designing, hosting and implementing websites for others in the field of socially-based and social media-based marketing; and providing a website featuring technology that automates referral-based marketing management

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 19, 2021
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 1, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNekosoft
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92602

Party NameNekosoft
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92602

Party NameNekosoft
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressIrvine, CA 92602

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 19, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, August 12, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 12, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 8, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, July 7, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, June 30, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, June 2, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 24, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, June 2, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 17, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, October 22, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 22, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 2, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, September 13, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, September 9, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, August 29, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 28, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 27, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 27, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 1, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 1, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 1, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, April 22, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 18, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, January 17, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, January 12, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM