| Serial Number | 79386997 |
| Word Mark | WATSONX |
| Filing Date | Monday, September 18, 2023 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Computer hardware and recorded and downloadable computer software for information technology analysis and database management; computer hardware and recorded and downloadable computer software for application development; computer hardware and recorded and downloadable computer software for cloud computing; computer hardware and recorded and downloadable computer software for developing and integrating artificial intelligence, namely, machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing which is capable of collecting, organizing and analyzing data; computer hardware and recorded and downloadable software for cognitive computing, namely, for provision of computing services for computer systems that integrate natural language processing, computational linguistics, information retrieval and machine learning and capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; computer hardware and recorded and downloadable computer software for quantum computing and quantum programming; computers; quantum computers; computer servers; computer storage devices, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for physical storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunication network; recorded and downloadable computer software for controlling the operations and execution of computer systems, programs and computer networks; recorded and downloadable computer software for connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage devices; recorded and downloadable operating system software; recorded and downloadable computer software for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a global computer network; recorded and downloadable computer software for system management; recorded and downloadable computer software for managing hardware, software and processes that exist within an information technology environment; computer systems combining hardware and recorded and downloadable software for management and analysis of data and instructional manuals sold as a unit with these products; cloud computing systems, namely, network integrating computer hardware and recorded and downloadable software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization and consumption metering of computer resources; recorded and downloadable cloud-computing software for deploying and managing virtual machines to a cloud computing platform; computer systems, namely, computer hardware and recorded and downloadable computer software for integrating Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries; recorded and downloadable computer software for developing, building and operating blockchain applications; computer hardware and recorded and downloadable computer software for developing and testing quantum algorithms; recorded and downloadable electronic publications on computer media, namely, user manuals, guides, brochures, information sheets, written presentations and teaching materials, in the field of computers, computer networks, computer storage, computer operating systems, information technology, database management, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and quantum computing |
| Goods and Services | Business development service; analysis of market research data and statistics; data processing services; computer data processing services for artificial intelligence; computer data processing services for cognitive computing; computer data processing services for cloud computing; computer data processing services for blockchain technology; computer data processing services for data management; computer data processing services for quantum computing, quantum programming and for developing and testing quantum algorithms; data processing services for information technology; organization and conducting of trade show exhibitions in the field of computers, computer services, information technology, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, blockchain technology, quantum computing, database management, telecommunications and electronic business transactions via a global computer network; business management consulting services and business management consulting services for companies; business consulting services for companies regarding artificial intelligence; business consulting services for companies regarding cognitive computing; business consulting services for companies regarding cloud computing; business consulting services for companies regarding blockchain technology; business consulting services for companies regarding data management; business consulting services for companies regarding quantum computing, quantum programming and for developing and testing quantum algorithms; business consulting services for companies regarding information technology; business consulting services for companies regarding computer systems that integrate Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) functions and capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; analyzing and compiling business data; systemization of data in computer databases; business management consultancy in the field of information technology; advisory services for companies relating to business organization; organizing and conducting incentive reward programs for companies and professionals in order to promote and reward company performance, productivity and recognition; organizing and conducting incentive reward programs to promote the sale of information technology; offering reward programs for companies and professionals through the distribution of loyalty points with the aim of promoting and rewarding loyalty; organizing and conducting promotional reward programs for customers, companies and professionals for promoting and rewarding loyalty; provision of business information via a website |
| Goods and Services | Software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for data management; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring cloud computing software for deploying virtual machines to and managing virtual machines on a cloud computing platform; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for use in software development, machine learning, and facial and speech recognition; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for cognitive computing by using computerized models to simulate human thought process in complex situations; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for managing and verifying cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for quantum computing and quantum programming; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for constructing, analyzing and running quantum programs and quantum algorithms; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for developing and testing quantum algorithms; computer system integration services; computer technology consultation services; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware, recordable and downloadable software and software as a service (SaaS) systems for third parties; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing problems with computer hardware, computer servers, recorded and downloadable computer software and software as a service (SaaS); computer system design services for third parties; computer system analysis; interconnection of computer hardware and recorded and downloadable software, namely, integration of computer systems and networks; services for testing computers, servers, computer hardware, recorded and downloadable computer software and software as a service (SaaS) to ensure proper functioning; installation, updating and maintenance of recorded and downloadable computer software; computer programming for third parties; technology consulting services in the field of artificial intelligence; technology consulting services in the field of blockchain technology; technology consulting services in the field of information technology; technology consulting services in the field of data management; consulting services in the field of cloud computing; consulting services in the field of quantum computing; consulting services in the field of software as a service (SaaS); computer services, namely, integration of private and public cloud computing environments comprising integrated computer hardware and recorded and downloadable software network services for dynamic provisioning, virtualization and consumption metering of computer resources; providing virtual computer systems and virtual computer environments through cloud computing; design and development of recorded and downloadable computer software for cloud storage of data; computer services, namely, cloud hosting provider services; electronic storage of data and recovery of computer data; data security services, namely, design and development of electronic data security systems; providing information relating to computer information technology via a website |
| 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, January 17, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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, January 17, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| 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, January 17, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | International Business Machines Corporation |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | US |
| Party Name | International Business Machines Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 4, 2024 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, April 29, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 7, 2024 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |