
| Serial Number | 79298218 |
| Word Mark | ROY RAKOON |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, January 3, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 6937981 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 3, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, providing touch and voice driven online computer games online and in mobile wireless form; amusement park and theme park services; animation production services; film production; organizing competitions in the field of computer and video games; presentation of live comedy shows; entertainment services in the nature of live music performances; live comedy and music show production services; entertainment in the nature of theater productions; live entertainment, namely, live stage performances in the nature of plays, lectures for hire in the field of video games, software development, and cartoon production, and concerts featuring animated characters; providing entertainment information via a website; electronic publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications; music publishing; magazine publishing; book publishing; newspaper publishing; on-line gaming services in the nature of providing on-line electronic games; organization of online multiplayer video game tournaments; audio production services, namely, production of sound recordings; production of radio and television programs; production of sound recordings; production of motion pictures; rental of motion pictures; providing non-downloadable computer games on the Internet; rental of sound recordings; video production services; video recording services; production of TV shows; production of animated cartoons being motion pictures, television shows, and multimedia entertainment content; production of a continuous series of animated adventure shows; providing on-line computer games; entertainment provided by telephone, namely, providing news and information in the field of entertainment regarding interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer and video games; film distribution |
| Pseudo Mark | ROY RACCOON |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable computer game software; downloadable computer games entertainment software; downloadable computer game programs; downloadable video game programs; downloadable interactive multimedia computer game programs; downloadable interactive multimedia computer programs for entertaining and education purposes for playing video games and training game playing techniques as well as providing the variety of the educational components in life science, social science, logic and mathematic subjects; downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; downloadable and recorded video recordings featuring animated cartoons; downloadable and recorded video recordings featuring animated cartoons in the form of cinematographic films; downloadable computer programs for enabling video computer and on-line games to be run on multiple platforms, and for speech recognition; recorded media content, namely, audio, video, and multimedia files featuring music, motion pictures in the field of family entertainment and life science, social science, logic, and mathematics education, and animated cartoon characters; downloadable and recorded video recordings featuring animated films; video tapes recorded with video featuring motion pictures in the field of family entertainment and life science, social science, logic and mathematics education, animated cartoon characters, cartoon films, and feature films in the field of family entertainment and life science, social science, logic and mathematics education |
| Goods and Services | Animal leashes; collars for pets; key cases; leather or leather-board boxes; luggage tags; toiletry cases sold empty; umbrellas; wallets |
| Goods and Services | Action figure toys; arcade games; arcade video game machines; articles of clothing for toys; balloons; balls for games; bath toys; battery operated action toys; board games; snow sleds for recreational use; bubble making wand and solution sets; card games; Christmas tree ornaments; dolls; plush toys; gaming machines for gambling; controllers for game consoles; ice skates; infant toys; inflatable toys; in-line roller skates; video game machines; kite reels; kites; mechanical toys; musical toys; parlor games; paper party favors; party games; pinball machines; hand-held pinball games; protective padding for playing sports, namely, skateboarding, roller blading, baseball, basketball, BMX bicycle motor cross, field hockey, football, hockey, inline skating, lacrosse, martial arts, motocross, mountain biking, ski, snowboard, softball, volleyball; puppets; roller skates; character toys made of rubber; sailboards; sandbox toys; skateboards; skating boots with skates attached; action skill games; skis; snowboards; squeeze toys; stand-alone video game machines; surf boards; swings; dice games; talking dolls; talking toys; toy masks; toy snow globes; toy vehicles; water toys; wind-up toys; electronic action toys; plastic character toys; jigsaw puzzles; magic tricks; electric action toys; body boards; boxing gloves; marbles for games; portable games with liquid crystal displays; rackets; ski bindings |
| Goods and Services | Bathmats; carpets, rugs and floor mats; door mats; floor coverings; foam mats for use on play area surfaces; linoleum; wall hangings, not of textile; wallpaper |
| Goods and Services | Ball pens; bibs of paper; bookmarks; boxes of cardboard or paper; calendars; chalks; children's books; color pencils; crayons; coloring books; comic books; drawing instruments; drawing paper; drawing rulers; erasing products, namely, erasers and correcting fluids for documents; rubber erasers; erasers; correcting tapes in the nature of office requisites; fountain pens; gift boxes; glue for stationery or household purposes; greeting cards; loose-leaf binders; paper lunch bags; note books; packaging materials made of recycled paper; packaging materials made from mineral-based paper substitutes; writing pads; paintings; paper napkins; paper staplers; party ornaments of paper; paste for stationery or household purposes; pencil cases; pencil sharpeners; pencils; pens; photograph albums; coasters of paper; cardboard; posters; printed publications in the nature of leaflets, booklets and newspapers in the fields of video and computer games, animated characters, and online entertainment; newspapers; rubber stamps; stationery; stickers; table cloths of paper; table linen of paper; writing instruments; memo pads; writing paper; wallpaper stencils; paper for making bags and sacks; paper for bags and sacks; advertising posters; cartoon prints; educational publications, namely, books, hand-outs, workbooks, and guides in the fields of video and computer games, animated characters, and online entertainment; holiday cards; magazines featuring video and computer games; paper hangtags; printed photographs; printed paper labels; printed stationery; cardboard boxes; boxes of paper or cardboard; bags in the nature of envelopes and pouches of paper or plastics, for packaging; cardboard packaging; general purpose plastic bags; decorative wrapping paper; packaging materials made of paper, cardboard, and recycled paper, from mineral based paper substitutes; paper bags; wrapping paper; paper tissues; napkins of paper |
| Goods and Services | Bracelets; buckles for watchstraps; clocks; imitation jewelry; jewelry chains; jewelry; key chains for use as jewelry; key chains as jewelry; lapel pins; necklaces; pendants; watches |
| Goods and Services | Swimwear; swimsuits; jerseys; waterproof jackets; waterproof pants; rain wear; gloves; mittens; belts for clothing; underwear; sleepwear; pajamas; bathrobes; hats; caps being headwear; sun visors being headwear; berets; socks; stockings; pantyhose; shoes; sports shoes; slippers; sneakers; beach shoes; masquerade costumes; bandanas; knitwear, namely, sweaters, knitted jerseys, knitted pique shirts, t-shirts, shirts, tops, pants, and dresses; t-shirts; shirts; winter boots; coats; ski pants; cardigans; anoraks; wind resistant jackets; rain coats; shorts; dresses; skirts; vests; sweaters; ties; scarves; sweatshirts; hooded sweatshirts; gowns; bibs, not of paper; leg warmers; arm warmers being clothing; trousers; rompers; footwear; headwear; sweat bands for the wrist; jackets |
| Goods and Services | Banners of textiles and plastic; flags of textile; bath linen; bed linen; bedspreads; lap blankets; cot blankets; bed blankets; textile fabrics to be used in making blinds; cloths for removing make-up; cotton fabrics; covers for cushions; curtain holders of textile and curtain tiebacks in the nature of textile curtain holders; curtains; fabrics face for textile use; unfitted fabric furniture coverings of textile; handkerchiefs of textile; mattress covers; pillowcases; quilts; textile place mats; textile tablecloths; towels; wall hangings of textile; sleeping bags |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring computer hardware, chocolate, sorbets, coffee, lubricants, threads, vehicles, toys, games, furniture, desserts, confectionery, furnishings, fuels, tableware, foodstuffs, horticulture equipment, cleaning articles, musical instruments, printed matter, sanitation equipment, stationery, food, headgear, fabrics, cocoa, jewelry, footwear, lighting, umbrellas, toiletries, clothing, cookware, metal hardware, educational supplies, art materials, recorded content in the nature of pre-recorded music and movies, sporting equipment, festive decorations, wall coverings, sewing articles, baked goods, dairy products, cleaning preparations, ice creams, food cooking equipment, non-alcoholic beverages, information technology equipment, audio-visual equipment, and works of art; business management, namely, management of a retail enterprise for others; presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes, in the nature of providing television home shopping services in the field of general consumer merchandise; wholesale stores services featuring computer hardware, chocolate, sorbets, coffee, lubricants, threads, vehicles, toys, games, furniture, desserts, confectionery, furnishings, fuels, tableware, foodstuffs, horticulture equipment, cleaning articles, printed matter, sanitation equipment, stationery supplies, headgear, fabrics, cocoa, jewelry, footwear, lighting, umbrellas, toiletries, clothing, cookware, metal hardware, educational supplies, art materials, sporting equipment, festive decorations, wall coverings, sewing articles, baked goods, dairy products, cleaning preparations, ice creams, food cooking equipment, non-alcoholic beverages, information technology equipment, audio-visual equipment, and works of art; advertising services; marketing services; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; publication of publicity texts; sales promotion for others; advertising agency services; business management of performing artists; import-export agency services; compilation of information into computer databases; direct mail advertising services; business management of hotels; outdoor advertising; personnel recruitment; publicity agency services; radio advertising; television advertising; on-line advertising on a computer network; procurement services for others, namely, purchasing computer hardware, chocolate, sorbets, coffee, lubricants, threads, vehicles, toys, games, furniture, desserts, confectionery, furnishings, fuels, tableware, foodstuffs, horticulture equipment, cleaning articles, printed matter, sanitation equipment, stationery supplies, headgear, fabrics, cocoa, jewelry, footwear, lighting, umbrellas, toiletries, clothing, cookware, metal hardware, educational supplies, art materials, sporting equipment, festive decorations, wall coverings, sewing articles, baked goods, dairy products, cleaning preparations, ice creams, food cooking equipment, non-alcoholic beverages, information technology equipment, audio-visual equipment, and works of art for other businesses; rental of advertising time on communication media; office machines and equipment rental; rental of vending machines; production of television commercials; rental of advertising space |
| Goods and Services | Air purifiers; barbecues; bed warmers; beverage cooling apparatus; bicycle lights; chandeliers; disinfectant dispensers for toilets; electric blankets, not for medical purposes; electric fans; electric kettles; electric lamps; electric lights for Christmas trees; electric toasters; LED flashlights; globes for lamps; hair dryers; ice boxes; electric tea kettles; lamp casings; lamp mantles; lamp reflectors; lamp shades; lamps; lampshade holders; ornamental fountains; pen lights; reading lights; toilet seats; water purifying apparatus; water sterilizers |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "RACCOON" IN CLASS 028 |
| Goods and Services | Baby bathtubs; basins in the nature of bowls; bath brushes; bath products, namely, body sponges; beverage glassware; beverageware; bird cages; bottles, sold empty; bowls; buckets; cages for household pets; cake molds; candlesticks; candy boxes; cleaning cloths; non-paper and non-textile coasters; cocktail shakers; combs; cookie jars; corkscrews; dishes; cups; cutting boards; dental floss; drinking flasks; dust bins; egg cups; fly swatters; foam drink holders; gloves for household purposes; hairbrushes; ice cube molds; ironing board covers; jugs; lunch boxes; mixing bowls; mixing spoons; mugs; napkin holders; non-electric blenders for food; non-metal piggy banks; paper plates; pastry cutters; pitchers; non-electric portable coolers; soap boxes; soap dispensers; soap holders; sponges for household purposes; statues of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta and glass; tea pots; toilet brushes; toilet roll holders; toothbrushes; toothpick holders; toothpicks; trash cans; trays for domestic purposes; vacuum bottles; vases; waste baskets; watering cans; works of art of porcelain, terra-cotta and glass |
| Goods and Services | Bamboo blinds; beds; book shelves; boxes of wood or plastic; chairs; corks; cradles; cupboards; curtain hooks; curtain rails; curtain rings; curtain rods; cushions; desks; dressing tables; easy chairs; fireplace screens for domestic use; furniture; high chairs for babies; mirrors; non-metal bed fittings; non-metal clothes hooks; photograph frames; picture frames; pillows; playpens for babies; statues of wood, wax, plaster or plastic; toy boxes and chests; wind chimes; split rings, not of metal, for keys |
| Goods and Services | Computer graphics design services; consultancy and advice in the design and development of computer hardware and software; computer programming; computer software consulting; computer systems analysis; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; services for the design of computer systems; hosting of websites; installation, maintenance, and repair of computer software; web site hosting services; graphic design; software design; computer hardware design; software development; development of computer hardware; computer technology consultancy; updating and maintenance of computer software; data conversion of electronic information; engineering |
| International Class | 027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). |
| US Class Codes | 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 027 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 011 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, November 20, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Outfit7 Limited |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | Outfit7 Limited |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | Outfit7 Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, November 19, 2020 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, November 20, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, November 20, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, November 23, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, December 27, 2020 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, May 20, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 20, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, May 21, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, July 30, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, July 30, 2021 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, July 30, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, October 24, 2021 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Friday, November 5, 2021 | CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED |
| Monday, January 24, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, February 4, 2022 | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 4, 2022 | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED |
| Friday, February 4, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, February 5, 2022 | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, September 9, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, April 10, 2022 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, July 7, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, September 8, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 8, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 12, 2022 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Monday, October 17, 2022 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Friday, April 14, 2023 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Saturday, April 15, 2023 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |