| Serial Number | 79365295 |
| Word Mark | RULEMATCH |
| Filing Date | Monday, November 14, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7362327 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, April 23, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 6, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable or recorded computer software and application programs for mobile phones, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction, namely, for trading of financial securities and digital assets, namely, cryptocurrency, virtual currency, digital tokens, digital currency, decentralized application tokens and blockchain based assets, cryptocurrency for safeguarding, storing, and enabling users to access cryptocurrency and other digital assets; downloadable or recorded computer software for electronic trading, storage, transmission, reception, acceptance and transfer of digital and virtual currency; downloadable or recorded computer software for managing virtual currency payment and exchange transactions; downloadable or recorded computer software for providing electronic cryptocurrency exchange services; downloadable or recorded computer software used as a cryptocurrency and virtual currency wallet; downloadable or recorded computer software used as a mobile and electronic wallet; downloadable or recorded computer software for payment processing; downloadable or recorded computer software for financial transactions; downloadable or recorded computer software for exchanging funds; downloadable or recorded software for ticketing non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable or recorded computer software for creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable or recorded computer game software; downloadable or recorded video game software; magnetically-encoded credit cards; magnetically-encoded debit cards; downloadable computer software for use as an electronic wallet for cryptocurrencies; downloadable music files and audio, video and multimedia files containing animated cartoons, digital illustrations, spoken word, photography and electronic publications; digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable music files and audio, video and multimedia files containing animated cartoons, digital illustrations, spoken word, photography and electronic publications with authentication by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable or recorded computer software for the processing of electronic payments and transfers to and from third parties; downloadable or recorded computer software for payment processing and exchange rate conversion; downloadable or recorded computer software for managing payment transactions in digital, virtual and fiat currency; downloadable software for use as cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrencies; downloadable software in the form of applications, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction, namely, for trading of financial securities and digital assets, namely, cryptocurrency, virtual currency, digital tokens, digital currency, decentralized application tokens and blockchain based assets, cryptocurrency and digital asset services, namely, technology custody services in the nature of electronic storage of cryptocurrency and digital assets for safeguarding, storing, and enabling users to access cryptocurrency and other digital assets; downloadable or recorded software used in trading, clearing and settlement, and the processing of securities, the operation of stock exchanges and other financial markets; downloadable or recorded software for use in in electronically trading, storing, sending, receiving, accepting and transmitting digital currency, and managing digital currency payment and exchange transaction in the field of financial and stock exchange transactions |
| Pseudo Mark | RULE MATCH |
| Goods and Services | Financial consultancy; insurance brokerage services; electronic transfer of funds; electronic transfer of virtual currency; electronic wallet payment processing services; electronic transfer and exchange of funds in the field of cryptographic tokens of value and cryptocurrencies; issuing tokens of value, namely, issuing pre-paid vouchers exchangeable for goods or services in the field of cryptocurrencies; venture capital fund management; financial investment services, namely, administering the issuance of securities; stock brokerage services; stock exchange quotations; business fundraising services and investment management; cryptocurrency trading services; financial services, namely, cryptocurrency trading services in the field of electronic trading of digitized assets such as bitcoins, cryptocurrencies, digital tokens of value and digital and virtual currencies; cryptocurrency payment processing; financial brokerage services for cryptocurrency trading; services of a crypto-exchange, namely, financial exchange of crypto assets featuring blockchain technology; services for financial asset management in the field of digital currencies being cryptocurrencies, digital assets and tokens of value; financial management services; monetary affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; monetary exchange operations; investment affairs, namely, investment advisory services; merchant services, namely, payment transaction processing services; operation of financial transaction processing services, namely, providing Automated Clearing House (ACH) transaction processing services in the field of cryptocurrency, virtual currency, digital tokens, digital currency, decentralized application tokens and blockchain based assets |
| Goods and Services | Advertising services, not in relation to dating, social networks and social introduction; business administration services, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction; business management services, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction; business strategic analysis services; business advisory services, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction; advertising consultancy, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction; marketing research and trend forecasting services, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction; brand strategy services, namely, developing and implementing brand strategy for third parties; corporate management services, namely, business management for the licensing of third-party goods and services; professional business consultation for businesses operating in the field of blockchain managed property; business consultant services and providing business advice in the field of commercial strategy with respect to the development of virtual worlds; services for online sales areas, namely, providing an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital assets, namely, cryptocurrency, virtual currency, digital tokens, digital currency, decentralized application tokens and blockchain based assets; providing online business directories, namely, a directory of business information featuring trading of financial securities and digital assets, namely, cryptocurrency, virtual currency, digital tokens, digital currency, decentralized application tokens and blockchain based assets, cryptocurrency and digital asset services, namely, technology custody services in the nature of electronic storage of cryptocurrency and digital assets for safeguarding, storing, and enabling users to access cryptocurrency and other digital assets for institutional investors, by means of a cloud-based electronic database, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction; data processing services using blockchain technology; organizing and conducting trade shows for business purposes relating to the fields of corporate management and advice for users of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and in the fields of the development and operation of virtual worlds; professional business consultation for businesses operating in the field of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and the development and operation of virtual worlds; shareholder record keeping services for purposes of keeping share registers and securities registers; online sales area services, namely, providing an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of digital assets, namely, cryptocurrency, virtual currency, digital tokens, digital currency, decentralized application tokens and blockchain based assets authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrencies, or digital assets and tokens of value; professional business consultation for the electronic organization and management of banking and financial affairs |
| Goods and Services | Design, programming and implementation of software, not relating to dating, social networks and social introduction; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for access to secure online electronic systems using technology enabling users to use, to earn, purchase, obtain in any other manner, store and transfer tokens, currencies, cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based crypto assets; design and development of game and virtual reality software; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for developing blockchain technology; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for validating commercial transactions with the help of blockchain technology; design and development of software relating to the fields of blockchain technology, cryptographic currencies and virtual worlds; scientific advisory services connected with blockchain technology, cryptographic currencies and the development and operation of virtual worlds; computer platform as a service (PAAS), featuring software platforms for giving access to cryptocurrency collections, crypto art and application tokens; electronic storage of cryptocurrencies for third parties; user authentication services using blockchain-based software technology for cryptocurrency transactions; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for trading, clearing and settlement |
| 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, March 17, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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, March 17, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, March 17, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| 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, March 17, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | RULEMATCH AG |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 25 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Zürich CH-8002 CH |
| Party Name | RULEMATCH AG |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 25 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Zürich CH-8002 CH |
| Party Name | RULEMATCH AG |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 25 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Zürich CH-8002 CH |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, March 16, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, March 17, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, August 26, 2023 | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, August 28, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 31, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, October 27, 2023 | LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, April 13, 2024 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Sunday, November 17, 2024 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |