Response to Office Action

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)

OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1957 (Rev 10/2011)

OMB No. 0651-0050 (Exp 09/20/2020)

Response to Office Action

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 79281904 VERSE (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://tmng-al.uspto.gov /resting2/api/img/7928190 4/large) has been amended as follows:

EVIDENCE
Evidence has been attached: PDF of argument.
Original PDF file:
evi_1721149548-2020061718 2831434569_._Likelihood_o f_Confusion_Argument.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) ( 3 pages) Evidence-1Evidence-2Evidence-3

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 009 for Software for mobile phones (Apps); computer software for mobile telephones; software applications for mobile telephones; software and applications for mobile devices
Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Software for mobile phones (Apps); Downloadable software for mobile phones, namely, software for enabling the electronic transfer of money between users; computer software for mobile telephones; downloadable computer software for mobile telephones enabling the electronic transfer of money between users; software applications for mobile telephones; downloadable software applications for mobile telephones enabling the transfer of funds, splitting of funds, and sharing of funds between users; software and applications for mobile devices; downloadable software for enabling processing of electronic funds transfers and payments made via ACH (automated clearing house), credit card, debit card, electronic check and electronic, mobile and online payments; magnetically encoded debit cards; downloadable software and downloadable mobile application software for promoting the goods and services of others, namely, providing information regarding rewards, discounts, cash back, coupons, rebates, vouchers and special offers for the goods and services of othersClass 009 for Downloadable software for mobile phones, namely, software for enabling the electronic transfer of money between users; downloadable computer software for mobile telephones enabling the electronic transfer of money between users; downloadable software applications for mobile telephones enabling the transfer of funds, splitting of funds, and sharing of funds between users; downloadable software for enabling processing of electronic funds transfers and payments made via ACH (automated clearing house), credit card, debit card, electronic check and electronic, mobile and online payments; magnetically encoded debit cards; downloadable software and downloadable mobile application software for promoting the goods and services of others, namely, providing information regarding rewards, discounts, cash back, coupons, rebates, vouchers and special offers for the goods and services of others

Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 036 for Financial, monetary and banking services
Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Financial, monetary and banking services; Financial, monetary and banking services, namely: the electronic transfer of money for others; providing electronic processing of electronic funds transfer, ACH, credit card, debit card, electronic check and electronic, mobile and online payments; electronic splitting and sharing of funds between users; reimbursement of payment processing for fraudulent transactions, transaction errors, and disputed transactions, namely, transactions concerning lost, damaged, misrepresented, or incorrect products or services, all in the field of electronic payment purchases; providing purchase protection services for goods and services purchased by others via a global computer network and wireless networks, namely, providing dispute resolution services and reimbursement services for disputed transactions in the field of electronic payment purchases; financial and banking services, namely, debit card transaction processing services featuring cash back rewards to customers that make incentivized purchasesClass 036 for Financial, monetary and banking services, namely: the electronic transfer of money for others; providing electronic processing of electronic funds transfer, ACH, credit card, debit card, electronic check and electronic, mobile and online payments; electronic splitting and sharing of funds between users; reimbursement of payment processing for fraudulent transactions, transaction errors, and disputed transactions, namely, transactions concerning lost, damaged, misrepresented, or incorrect products or services, all in the field of electronic payment purchases; providing purchase protection services for goods and services purchased by others via a global computer network and wireless networks, namely, providing dispute resolution services and reimbursement services for disputed transactions in the field of electronic payment purchases; financial and banking services, namely, debit card transaction processing services featuring cash back rewards to customers that make incentivized purchases

Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 038 for Telecommunications
Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Telecommunications; Telecommunications, namely, enabling users to communicate with one and other regarding the transfer of funds, splitting of funds, and sharing of fundsClass 038 for Telecommunications, namely, enabling users to communicate with one and other regarding the transfer of funds, splitting of funds, and sharing of funds

Filing Basis Section 66(a) , Request for Extension of Protection to the United States. Section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §1141f.

OWNER AND/OR ENTITY INFORMATION
Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: DECENTRALIZED GLOBAL PAYMENTS S.L. a(n) sociedad limitada
Proposed: DECENTRALIZED GLOBAL PAYMENTS S.L., Limited company in Barcelona legally organized under the laws of Spain
      Email Address: XXXX

Applicant proposes to amend the following:
Current: VERSE TECHNOLOGIES INC
Proposed: VERSE TECHNOLOGIES INC, a corporation of California
      Email Address: XXXX

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Description of mark
The mark consists of a design of three sky blue outlined geometric shapes with transparent centers forming a crest. Following the graphic is the lowercase word "verse" in sky blue.

The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: David Schnider. David Schnider of NOLAN HEIMANN LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at

      16133 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 820
      Encino, California 91436
      United States
is appointed to submit this Response to Office Action Form on behalf of the applicant.
      The email address is dschnider@nolanheimann.com

David Schnider submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.Correspondence Information (current):
      ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN S.L.P.
Correspondence Information (proposed):
      David Schnider
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: dschnider@nolanheimann.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): marnold@nolanheimann.com

Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the owner/holder and the owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

SIGNATURE(S)
Response Signature
Signature: /Margo Arnold/     Date: 06/17/2020
Signatory's Name: Margo Arnold
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, California Bar Member

Signatory's Phone Number: 8185745710

The signatory has confirmed that he/she is a U.S.-licensed attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state (including the District of Columbia and any U.S. Commonwealth or territory); and he/she is currently the owner's/holder's attorney or an associate thereof; and to the best of his/her knowledge, if prior to his/her appointment another U.S.-licensed attorney not currently associated with his/her company/firm previously represented the owner/holder in this matter: the owner/holder has revoked their power of attorney by a signed revocation or substitute power of attorney with the USPTO; the USPTO has granted that attorney's withdrawal request; the owner/holder has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her in this matter; or the owner's/holder's appointed U.S.-licensed attorney has filed a power of attorney appointing him/her as an associate attorney in this matter.

Mailing Address:    ROUSAUD COSTAS DURAN S.L.P.
   
   
   Escoles Pies, 102
   E-08017 Barcelona,
Mailing Address:    David Schnider
   NOLAN HEIMANN LLP
   16133 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 820
   Encino, California 91436
        
Serial Number: 79281904
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Jun 17 18:49:06 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XX.XX-2020061718490664
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