THE +|- CODE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 1, 2018, a trademark application was filed for THE +|- CODE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE +|- CODE trademark a serial number of 79234548. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, May 21, 2019. This trademark is owned by SOURCE CODE TECHNOLOGY (SCT) FOUNDATIONOF SWITZERLAND. The THE +|- CODE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Interactive and multimedia computer game software; computer bags; protective covers and cases for tablet computers; digital recording media, namely, prerecorded compact discs, DVDs, and downloadable audio and video recordings, all in the field of education related to human conscience, emotional intelligence, symbolic language, and dreams; data processing equipment and computers; computer software for developing, understanding, and studying human conscience, emotional intelligence, symbolic language, and dreams

Household and kitchen containers made of porcelain, ceramic, plastic, and glass, namely, mugs, bowls, cups, plates, drinking vessels, bottles sold empty, jugs, and vases

Sails; sails for boats, sailboards, and windsurfing; sacks or bags for the transportation or storage of materials in bulk

Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, skirts, pullovers, jackets, t-shirts, shorts, bermuda shorts, crop pants, footwear, ties, waist bands, socks, shawls, and scarfs; headwear, namely, hats and caps

Educational games, namely, card games and board games; electronic educational game machines for children; video game consoles; video game machines

Provision of telecommunications access to computer databases and the internet; audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet; podcasting services; radio broadcasting; video conferencing services; streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network

Publication of school books and text books; Research in the field of education; providing a website featuring information in the field of early childhood education; educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, and online seminars in the field of human conscience, emotional intelligence, symbolic language, and dreams; lending library services; holiday camp services; film and video production

Design of homepages and websites; computer hardware and software design; design and development of computer game software
the +|- code

General Information


Serial Number79234548
Word MarkTHE +|- CODE
Filing DateThursday, March 1, 2018
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, May 21, 2019
Registration Number5753962
Registration DateTuesday, May 21, 2019
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 5, 2019

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CODE" FOR INTERNATIONAL CLASS 42
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "THE +|- CODE" where in between the words "THE" and "CODE" appears two concentric circles. The concentric circles appears with the outer circle shaded and the much smaller inner circle without shading. Inside the concentric circles appears a vertical bar character "|" down the center of both circles. In the left middle inside of the outer circle appears the stylized plus sign "+". In the right middle inside of the outer circle appears the stylized minus sign "-".
Goods and ServicesInteractive and multimedia computer game software; computer bags; protective covers and cases for tablet computers; digital recording media, namely, prerecorded compact discs, DVDs, and downloadable audio and video recordings, all in the field of education related to human conscience, emotional intelligence, symbolic language, and dreams; data processing equipment and computers; computer software for developing, understanding, and studying human conscience, emotional intelligence, symbolic language, and dreams
Goods and ServicesHousehold and kitchen containers made of porcelain, ceramic, plastic, and glass, namely, mugs, bowls, cups, plates, drinking vessels, bottles sold empty, jugs, and vases
Goods and ServicesSails; sails for boats, sailboards, and windsurfing; sacks or bags for the transportation or storage of materials in bulk
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, pants, skirts, pullovers, jackets, t-shirts, shorts, bermuda shorts, crop pants, footwear, ties, waist bands, socks, shawls, and scarfs; headwear, namely, hats and caps
Goods and ServicesEducational games, namely, card games and board games; electronic educational game machines for children; video game consoles; video game machines
Goods and ServicesProvision of telecommunications access to computer databases and the internet; audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet; podcasting services; radio broadcasting; video conferencing services; streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network
Goods and ServicesPublication of school books and text books; Research in the field of education; providing a website featuring information in the field of early childhood education; educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, and online seminars in the field of human conscience, emotional intelligence, symbolic language, and dreams; lending library services; holiday camp services; film and video production
Goods and ServicesDesign of homepages and websites; computer hardware and software design; design and development of computer game software
Pseudo MarkTHE PLUS MINUS CODE

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 DateFriday, June 22, 2018
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 22, 2018
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 22, 2018
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 22, 2018
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 22, 2018
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 22, 2018
Primary Code038
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 DateFriday, June 22, 2018
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 DateFriday, June 22, 2018
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSOURCE CODE TECHNOLOGY (SCT) FOUNDATIONOF SWITZERLAND
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type12 - Foundation
AddressCH

Party NameSOURCE CODE TECHNOLOGY (SCT) FOUNDATIONOF SWITZERLAND
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type12 - Foundation
AddressCH

Party NameSOURCE CODE TECHNOLOGY (SCT) FOUNDATIONOF SWITZERLAND
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type12 - Foundation
AddressCH

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 15, 2019FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, September 6, 2019GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Friday, September 6, 2019GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Wednesday, August 21, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, July 15, 2019REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - CERTIFICATE OF REG MAILED
Tuesday, May 21, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 5, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, March 2, 2019NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, February 13, 2019NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, February 13, 2019NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, February 13, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 29, 2019LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, January 29, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, January 25, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 14, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 9, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 11, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, January 11, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, January 11, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 9, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 9, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 9, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, August 4, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, July 13, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, July 13, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Friday, June 29, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, June 28, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 26, 2018APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Friday, June 22, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 22, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, June 21, 2018SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB