| Serial Number | 97935984 |
| Word Mark | VERSA CONNECTS |
| Filing Date | Monday, May 15, 2023 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7604171 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "VERSA CONNECTS" in black stylized font below a design comprised of the letter "V" represented four times whereby two letters appear connected in yellow and partially overlap and touch two connected blue letters. |
| Goods and Services | Voice-activated computers; Voice-activated computer hardware; Voice apparatus for analogue communication networks, namely, wireless communication devices for voice transmission on analogue communication networks; Voice apparatus for digital communication networks, namely, wireless communication devices for voice transmission on digital communication networks; Voice frequency transmission apparatus, namely, an apparatus for transmitting voice frequency sounds and data; Voice frequency telephony apparatus; Voice logging apparatus being electronic data loggers; Voice processing apparatus, namely, digital voice signal processors and apparatus for processing vocal sounds and data; Voice processing instruments, namely, digital voice signal processors and apparatus for processing vocal sounds and data; Voice processing systems comprised primarily of digital voice signal processors, computers and apparatus for processing vocal sounds and data; Voice processors, namely, digital voice signal processors and apparatus for processing vocal sounds and data; Voice-recognition devices, namely, computers; Voice response equipment, namely, computers; Voice signalling apparatus for use with line telephone systems, namely, digital voice signal processors; Voice transmission apparatus, namely, wireless communication devices for voice transmission; Computer-related voice communication apparatus, namely, computers; Apparatus for transmission of communication; Apparatus for telephone communication, namely, telephone apparatus; Automatic answering machines for communications networks; Communication devices, namely, computers and telephones; Communication instruments, namely, electronic test and measurement devices for use in the fields of networks and telecommunications in the nature of instrumentation used to test and certify new and existing data and voice communication cable and coaxial cable; Communication interface units being audio interfaces and interfaces for computers; downloadable and recorded communications software for connecting computer network users and global computer networks; Communications processors being data processors and signal processors; Electronic communications systems comprised of computer hardware and recorded software for the transmission of data between two points; Computers and computer hardware for the communication of data; Telephone apparatus for communication by sound; Telephone communications apparatus; downloadable and recorded software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; downloadable and recorded software for processing images, graphics and text for communications purposes; downloadable and recorded interactive computer game software; downloadable and recorded interactive computer software for handling and processing customer requests for use in call centers; Packaged downloadable and recorded software for handling and processing customer requests for use in call centers; Downloadable and recorded industrial process control software; downloadable and recorded virtual assistant software for voice recognition, natural language processing, searching the internet for traffic and weather information and appointment reminders; downloadable and recorded speech recognition software; Computers and computer hardware featuring speech generation capabilities; Speech recognition computers; digital sound processors for processing speech; Computers and computer hardware for speech inputting for voice recognition; Computers and computer hardware for speech outputting for voice recognition; all of the foregoing software, computer programs, communications apparatus and communications devices being for optimizing and facilitating call center performance |
| Goods and Services | Call center services, namely, electronic call diversion services in the nature of call forwarding services and electronic messaging services; Voice transmission services, namely, transmission of voice signals by telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, the Internet, information services networks and data networks; Electronic transmission of voice signals; Communication services, namely, the electronic transmission of voice signals; Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services; Communications by telephone; Telephone communication services |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, yellow, and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable communications software for connecting computer network users and global computer networks; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for processing images, graphics and text for communications purposes; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable interactive computer software for handling and processing customer requests for use in call centers; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable virtual assistant software for voice recognition, natural language processing, searching the internet for traffic and weather information and appointment reminders; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable speech recognition software; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for handling and processing customer requests for use in call centers; Software as a service (SAAS) services in the nature of hosting cloud-based software of others; Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for use in call centers for handling and processing customer requests; Design and development of wireless communication systems for transmission and reception of voice, data and video; Design of communications hardware for others; Computer disaster recovery planning for data communications systems; Computer software consultancy; Computer software design; Computer software development; Computer software engineering services; Programming of computer software for others; Computer support services, namely, computer programming services and installation, repair and maintenance of computer software; Computer software design; Design and development of computer software; Computer software development; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software for handling and processing customer requests for use in call centers; Creating computer software; Consultancy in the field of artificial intelligence technology; Research in the field of artificial intelligence technology; all of the foregoing software services being for optimizing and facilitating call center performance |
| 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 | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| 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 | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Versa Connects Pty Ltd |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | South Yarra 3141 AU |
| Party Name | Versa Connects Pty Ltd |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | South Yarra 3141 AU |
| Party Name | Versa Connects Pty Ltd |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | South Yarra 3141 AU |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 8, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, May 19, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Sunday, May 19, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Sunday, May 19, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |