| Serial Number | 97679703 |
| Word Mark | VERIFILE |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, November 16, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7465156 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Non-downloadable electronic newsletters in the field of background screening featuring information in the fields of employee verification, personnel recruitment and selection, employment screening, research and assessment, personal and business background checking, due diligence, fraud prevention, risk management, identity verification, authentication, databases, data sets |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording "VERIFILE" in all capital red lettering, with part of the "V" in VERIFILE extending higher than the rest to form a check mark, all on a transparent background. |
| Goods and Services | Electronic transmission of data, voice and images via computer terminals and electronic devices; communication services, namely, providing electronic transmission of information stored in a database in connection with background screening and verification services via interactively communicating computer systems |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Providing online databases featuring information relating to employers and employees and places of employment; business information services relating to companies, businesses, and non-corporate enterprises; providing personnel services for others in the field of employee exit interview services; data processing services; business data analysis services in the field of personnel verification, recruitment and selection; business administration services; monitoring consumer credit reports and providing an alert as to any changes therein for business purposes; professional credentialing verification services, namely, verifying the skills and knowledge of licensed professionals on behalf of others for business purposes |
| Goods and Services | Pre-employment background screening services; online investigation of public records, electoral rolls, use of aliases, employee records, health records, postal codes, and addresses all as part of comprehensive background screening; verification of personal identity as part of personal background investigations |
| Goods and Services | Authentication, issuance and validation of digital certificates, electronic signature verification services using technology to authenticate user identity; authentication of data in the field of background screening using blockchain technology; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for use in information retrieval and verification in the field of background screening; providing temporary use of non-downloadable credit assessment software in the field of background screening; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for searching background information about employees or prospective employees in the field of background screening; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for searching criminal records information in the field of background screening |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 30, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, February 28, 2005 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 7, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 30, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, February 28, 2005 |
| 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, December 21, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 30, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, February 28, 2005 |
| 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, December 21, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 30, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, February 28, 2005 |
| International Class | 045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 21, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, April 30, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, February 28, 2005 |
| Party Name | VERIFILE HOLDINGS LTD |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bedford MK443JZ GB |
| Party Name | VERIFILE HOLDINGS LTD |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bedford MK443JZ GB |
| Party Name | VERIFILE HOLDINGS LTD |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bedford MK443JZ GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, November 19, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 1, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 1, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 1, 2024 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |