| Serial Number | 97325719 |
| Word Mark | SONIC |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, March 23, 2022 |
| Status | 730 - FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Monday, June 17, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 2, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, providing online virtual restaurants in virtual environments; entertainment services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable virtual food items and beverages for use in virtual environments; entertainment services, namely, providing an online virtual restaurant wherein users can earn reward points and virtual currency which may be used to purchase food and beverages; entertainment services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable virtual gifts and rewards, namely, food and beverage items and other items promoting restaurant services, for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; entertainment services, namely, providing online actual and virtual concerts and other virtual events in promotion of restaurant services; Entertainment services, namely, providing an online virtual environment in the nature of a virtual restaurant wherein users can obtain online non-downloadable virtual goods, namely, food and beverages, clothing and bags for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, providing online, nondownloadable virtual food and beverages for use in a virtual environment in the nature of a virtual restaurant created for entertainment purposes; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio, and video files relating to restaurant services or food and beverage products, all authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "SONIC" in a stylized font, centered within the street sign resembling two intersecting arrowheads. |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable virtual goods, namely, downloadable image files and computer programs featuring food and beverage items for use in online virtual worlds; downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio, and video relating to food and beverage products, restaurants, and content promoting restaurant services authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable loyalty and reward cards which can be redeemed for menu items; downloadable computer software for facilitating commercial transactions at actual and virtual restaurants authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable software that allows users to access restaurant menus, locate restaurants, place food and beverage orders, pay for orders, and collect rewards |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Online retail store services featuring virtual food and virtual beverages; digital retail store services featuring downloadable and non-downloadable virtual goods in the nature of food items and beverages; retail store services featuring virtual food and beverage goods, namely, access tokens for use in online virtual worlds; conducting an incentive program whereby individuals can earn real world and virtual rewards to redeem at actual and virtual restaurants; administration of a rewards program featuring virtual rewards that can be redeemed in the real or virtual world to promote the sale of food and beverage products, as well as restaurant services |
| Goods and Services | Operating a virtual restaurant in the nature of an online virtual environment where consumers can purchase actual food and beverage products for delivery |
| Goods and Services | Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software, which uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for facilitating commercial transactions at actual and virtual restaurants; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software that allows users to access restaurant menus, locate restaurants, place food and beverage orders, pay for orders, and collect rewards; Providing temporary use of non- downloadable software that gives users the ability to upload, modify and share virtual reality content, augmented reality content, mixed reality content, information experiences and data in the field of restaurant services and the provision of food and beverage; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for facilitating the sale and exchange of virtual food and beverage products |
| 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 | Monday, March 28, 2022 |
| 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 | Monday, March 28, 2022 |
| 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 | Monday, March 28, 2022 |
| 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 | Monday, March 28, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 28, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | America's Drive-In Brand Properties LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Atlanta, GA 30328 |
| Party Name | America's Drive-In Brand Properties LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Atlanta, GA 30328 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, March 28, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 26, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, October 17, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 17, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 17, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 3, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 3, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, February 4, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Monday, February 27, 2023 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, March 2, 2023 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Thursday, March 2, 2023 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - SENIOR ATTORNEY REQUEST |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED |
| Friday, October 13, 2023 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 9, 2023 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED |
| Monday, November 20, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Friday, November 24, 2023 | CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED |
| Monday, February 26, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |