| Serial Number | 79404463 |
| Word Mark | THE IFC |
| Filing Date | Monday, April 22, 2024 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| 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, August 19, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services in the nature of organizing online computer game competition tournaments; entertainment services provided at sports events or concerning sporting events, namely organizing online computer game competition tournaments; organization of sporting and cultural events and activities in the field of online computer game competition tournaments of others; organizing sporting events, tournaments and competitions in the field of online computer game competition tournaments of others; services in the field of publication of statistics and other entertainment information on sports performances; seat booking services for recreational and sporting events; video recording of sporting events; interactive entertainment services, namely, organizing online computer game competition tournaments; gambling services; online gaming services in the nature of organizing computer game competition tournaments; providing online entertainment information about video game tournaments; organization of computer game competitions including on-line game competitions; entertainment information provided online from a computer database or from the Internet or via wireless electronic communication apparatus; electronic game services via the Internet or a wireless electronic communication device; providing in-person entertainment forums in the field of online computer game competition tournaments of others; providing online entertainment information in the field of sports or sports events from a computer database or the Internet; entertainment services, namely, providing online virtual reality game services provided on-line from a computer network; entertainment services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable virtual sports clothing, sports articles and equipment for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the black stylized wording "THE IFC" with the wording "THE" placed between two red horizontal lines. |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable computer application software for allowing computer game players to join game competition tournaments with other players online and to track schedules and player or team rankings and allow chat groups; downloadable and recorded game software; downloadable and recorded software for playing video games; recorded computer application software for allowing computer game players to join game competition tournaments with other players online and to track schedules and player or team rankings and allow chat groups; downloadable and recorded computer application software for sports betting; computer hardware, namely, set-top boxes; downloadable and recorded computer software for set-top boxes for converting, providing, receiving and transmitting audio and video data; downloadable software for enabling consumers and companies to manage digital collectibles using blockchain-based software technology and smart contracts; downloadable electronic databases in the field of game competition tournaments with other players online and recorded computer software for allowing computer game players to join game competition tournaments with other players online and to track schedules and player or team rankings and allow chat groups; downloadable electronic databases in the field of computer storage and reading of data relating to computer gaming; holograms apparatus; computer network memory adapters; memory cards; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of e-books, online newspapers, magazines, journals, podcasts in the field of computer gaming; downloadable electronic greeting cards; data processing equipment with all data downloadable onto a computer or a portable telephone; downloadable computer software for use as an electronic wallet; downloadable digital image files containing works of art authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; electronic encryption units; downloadable digital image files of sports articles and equipment, clothing, sportswear, vehicles, drinking flasks, water bottles and sports balls authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black and red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services in the nature of organizing online computer game competition tournaments; entertainment services provided at sports events or concerning sporting events, namely organizing online computer game competition tournaments; organization of sporting and cultural events and activities in the field of online computer game competition tournaments of others; organizing sporting events, tournaments and competitions in the field of online computer game competition tournaments of others; entertainment services in the field of publication of sports statistics and other entertainment information on sports performances; seat booking services for recreational and sporting events; video recording of sporting events; interactive entertainment services, namely, organizing online computer game competition tournaments; gambling services; online gaming services in the nature of organizing computer game competition tournaments; providing online entertainment information about video game tournaments; organization of computer game competitions including on-line game competitions; entertainment information provided online from a computer database or from the Internet or via wireless electronic communication apparatus; electronic game services via the Internet or a wireless electronic communication device; providing in-person entertainment forums in the field of online computer game competition tournaments of others; providing online entertainment information in the field of sports or sports events from a computer database or the Internet; entertainment services, namely, providing online virtual reality game services provided on-line from a computer network; entertainment services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable virtual sports clothing, sports articles and equipment for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes |
| Goods and Services | Rental of computer software for allowing computer game players to join game competition tournaments with other players online and to track schedules and player or team rankings and allow chat groups; computer software consultation; data processing services; computer software development; Creation, design, compilation and maintenance of websites for others on a wireless electronic communication device; installation and maintenance of computer software; provision of temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for allowing computer game players to join game competition tournaments with other players online and to track schedules and player or team rankings and allow chat groups; developing computer software, namely, hosting the software, websites and other computer applications of others on a virtual private server enabling users to organize groups and events, take part in discussions, and engage in social, professional and community networking; hosting online sites on the Internet enabling users to organize and conduct meetings, events and interactive discussions via communications networks; development of software application solutions for allowing computer game players to join game competition tournaments with other players online and to track schedules and player or team rankings and allow chat groups; cloud computing featuring software for allowing computer game players to join game competition tournaments with other players online and to track schedules and player or team rankings and allow chat groups; design and development of computer operating software for access to a computer network in the cloud; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for social networking, creating a virtual community, and transmitting audio content, video content, photos, texts, graphics and data; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software via an online site, the technology of which enables online users to create personal profiles featuring information with respect to social networking and to transfer and share that information on multiple online sites; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software enabling users to upload, modify and share virtual reality content, augmented reality content, mixed reality content, information, experiences and data; hosting of digital content on the Internet; hosting of digital content on mobile applications; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for providing a virtual marketplace; cryptocurrency data mining; user authentication services using blockchain-based software technology for cryptocurrency transactions. |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 12, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 12, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 12, 2024 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 12, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | THE IFC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | FR |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, November 4, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, November 28, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Sunday, December 29, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 12, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |