| Serial Number | 79231465 |
| Word Mark | VFS. VFS. GLOBAL EST. 2001 |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 4, 2018 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 12, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 5694062 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 12, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 25, 2018 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized lettering "VFS." with a circle around it, followed to the right by the wording "VFS. GLOBAL" above the wording "EST. 2001". |
| Goods and Services | Pre-recorded and customized downloadable computer software for visa, passport and travel documents administration, onward forwarding of documents and payments related to visa applications, collections of mathematical and statistical data and production of customized reports, organization and tracking of visa documents, the issuance of electronic visas through a website with extensive links to global websites of various embassies, the scanning of various documents and connecting with a database, providing bar codes for passport information, onward forwarding of scanned documents, and optical character recognition; magnetically encoded identification document, namely, blank passports and visas for issuance by government agencies; computer software for processing online payments and transactions; computer software for the compilation and generating of statistical and mathematical information relating to online payment transactions; computer software for use by staff in a call center for answering telephone inquiries on visa application matters; computer software for providing visa information and processing visa applications and for the tracking of the visa application status and visa documents; computer software for scheduling appointments and interviews on an online database; customer relationship management software for effective query management and documentation; customer interaction recording, monitoring and storage software |
| Goods and Services | Travel arrangement services, namely, coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and for groups; arranging for travel visas, passports and travel documents for persons traveling abroad; providing travel information through an on-line computer database; travel ticket and transport reservations; transport of travellers; escorting of travellers; travel guide services; arranging of transportation for travel tours and sightseeing; transportation information; road, rail, water and air transport services; travel, excursion and cruise transportation arrangement; message delivery services; delivery of goods; courier services |
| Goods and Services | Communication by computer terminals; computer aided transmission of messages and images; communications by fiber optic networks; electronic mail services, namely, electronic transmission of e-mail; facsimile transmission; communications by telephone; communications by cellular phones; teleconferencing services; short message services, namely, transmission of short messages; providing access to databases; providing user access to a global computer network; providing online facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users concerning topics of general interest; transmission of messages, documents, data, images, audio and video through wireless networks; voice mail services; wireless broadcasting |
| Goods and Services | Non-magnetically encoded identification document, namely, blank passports and visas for issuance by government agencies; guide books and booklets featuring travel information, visa facilitation, passport and travel documents administration; travel and tour guide books; printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of travel; printed matter, namely, periodicals in the field of travel; printed forms; writing instruments, writing pads, folders for papers, folders; travel books, catalogues in the field of travel and migration, brochures about travel and migration, newsletters about travel and migration, leaflets about travel and migration, booklets in the field of travel and migration, periodicals in the field of travel and migration, blank journals, calendars, maps and atlases; posters and post cards; paper labels, stickers, greeting cards, yearbooks in the field of travel and day planners, diaries, printed timetables, diagrams for travel information and printed plans; office stationery; printed telephone, facsimile, e-mail and website directories; photographs, material for packaging made of recycled paper; packing paper; printed advertising boards of paper; barcode labels; printed certificates |
| Pseudo Mark | VFS. GLOBAL EST. TWO THOUSAND ONE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Business administration services, namely, administration of business engaged in providing full visa, passport and travel documents administration services to diplomatic missions in various countries, embassies, consulates, airlines, travel agents, travel managers, associations, trade and travel bodies; business administrative services for making appointments and scheduling interviews; compiling business data; publication of publicity materials; advertising and promotional services; business information services; dissemination and updating of advertising space, namely, providing and rental of advertising space; data processing services using computers; business advisory and consultancy services relating to visa administration; business information services relating to inquiries on visa administration through commercial information agencies; operation of telephone call centers for others; online data processing services for visa applications; business administration services for the compilation of information on the status of visa applications and information on the issuance of visas into computer databases; commercial information services provided by access to computer database including online information services on the status of visa applications and the issuance of visas through extensive interface with global software of diplomatic missions; provisions of business information services relating to inquiries on visa administration; commercial information agencies relating to the provisions of information and announcements on visa administration; collection of data services for business purposes especially by means of online database for the storage, retrieval and updating of various visa applicants profiles and information; providing statistical information for business purposes, namely, statistics of visa applicants' profiles provided in the form of customized reports, based on the data stored in the aforesaid database; document reproduction; public relations |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "GLOBAL" AND "EST. 2001" |
| Goods and Services | Design, development, installation and maintenance of customized software and computer technology software solutions for the purpose of complete visa, passport and travel document administration; design and development of customized hardware solutions for the purpose of complete visa, passport and travel document administration; computer services, namely, application service provider in the field of information management to host computer application software for the purpose of visa, passport and travel document administration; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for tracking documents over computer networks, intranets and the internet; application service provider (ASP) services, namely, providing access through a dedicated website to software that enables the user to get visa and passport information, visa and passport application, appointment and interview scheduling, online payment collection, biometrics enrollment, biometric data capture and transfer, verification, legalization, attestation and translation, and for the tracking of the visa application status and visa documents; technical support services, namely, remote administration and management of in-house and hosted datacenter devices, databases and software applications; research and development of new products, technology and methods of operations in the field of visa and passport administration |
| 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, May 9, 2018 |
| 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 | Wednesday, May 9, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 9, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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 | Wednesday, May 9, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 9, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| 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 | Wednesday, May 9, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | VFS Global Services PLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 84 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | VFS Global Services PLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 84 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | VFS Global Services PLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 84 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, July 20, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, May 3, 2018 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB |
| Wednesday, May 9, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 15, 2018 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, August 2, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, August 3, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, August 16, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, August 16, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, October 26, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 6, 2018 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, September 7, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, November 5, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, November 15, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, November 15, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, December 25, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, July 1, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, July 1, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Friday, July 26, 2019 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Saturday, August 27, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 25, 2019 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |