Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 09/2006)
OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)
Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
*DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable)
The mark consists of the letter "R" with a superscript letter "G".
PIXEL COUNT ACCEPTABLE
YES
PIXEL COUNT
300 x 300
REGISTER
Principal
APPLICANT INFORMATION
*OWNER OF MARK
ResearchGate GmbH
*STREET
115 Invalidenstrasse
*CITY
Berlin
*COUNTRY
Germany
*ZIP/POSTAL CODE
(Required for U.S. and certain international addresses)
10115
LEGAL ENTITY INFORMATION
TYPE
corporation
STATE/COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION
Germany
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES AND BASIS INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
009
*IDENTIFICATION
Computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, editing, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, sharing,
and otherwise providing electronic media and information via computer and communication networks; Computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission,
storage, and sharing of data and information; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, journals, newsletters, research reports, and articles on topics of professional interest,
all in the field of scientific research; Computer software to enable users to ask and answer questions in the field of scientific research; Computer software to enable users to participate in
discussion, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking; Computer search engine software; Computer database management software for use in accessing,
browsing, and searching online databases
screenshot showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed goods
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
035
*IDENTIFICATION
Advertising services; Providing employment information; Provision of commercial and business contact information; Business networking;
Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research, medical, and provider communities to achieve advances in the field of scientific research; Promoting technical and scientific investigation,
research, and experimentation in the field of scientific discovery through support of educational institutions and scientific organizations
screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
038
*IDENTIFICATION
Providing online forums for transmission of messages among computer users; Providing internet chatrooms; Providing an online interactive
bulletin board for transmission of messages among users in the field of scientific research; Providing access to web sites on the internet, namely, providing online communications links which
transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; Providing access to computer databases in the fields of social networking and social introduction; Providing access to computer,
electronic and online databases; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, messages, graphics, images, audio, video and information
screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
041
*IDENTIFICATION
Non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, journals, newsletters, research reports, and articles in the field of
scientific research; Providing a website featuring blogs in the field of scientific research and social networking; Publishing of electronic publications for others
screenshot of web page showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
042
*IDENTIFICATION
Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for users to participate in discussion, get feedback from their
peers, form virtual communities, engage in social networking, and create and publish online journals and blogs; Providing a website featuring a search engine for scientific research; Providing a
website featuring scientific information to facilitate scientific research; Hosting of digital content on the internet; Providing scientific information in the fields of academics, engineering,
computer science, agriculture, psychology, philosophy, physics, medicine, biology, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences; Scientific research and development;
Providing online computer, online electronic, and online databases in the field of scientific research
screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
045
*IDENTIFICATION
Online social networking services; Online social networking services in the field of scientific research; Providing online computer databases
and online searchable databases in the field of social networking; Internet based social networking and introduction services
screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services
ATTORNEY INFORMATION
NAME
John M. Kim
FIRM NAME
IPLA, LLP
INTERNAL ADDRESS
Suite 200
STREET
4445 Eastgate Mall
CITY
San Diego
STATE
California
COUNTRY
United States
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
92121
PHONE
858-272-0220
FAX
8582720221
EMAIL ADDRESS
trademarks@ipla.com
AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL
Yes
OTHER APPOINTED ATTORNEY
Joshua J. Richman, Benjamin S. White, Molly M. Weitzberg, Irene B. Choe, Phillip L. Kim, Tajiana A. Zurita, Jennifer M. Abma
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
NAME
John M. Kim
FIRM NAME
IPLA, LLP
INTERNAL ADDRESS
Suite 200
STREET
4445 Eastgate Mall
CITY
San Diego
STATE
California
COUNTRY
United States
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
92121
PHONE
858-272-0220
FAX
8582720221
*EMAIL ADDRESS
trademarks@ipla.com
*AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL
Yes
FEE INFORMATION
APPLICATION FILING OPTION
TEAS RF
NUMBER OF CLASSES
6
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION PER CLASS
275
*TOTAL FEE DUE
1650
*TOTAL FEE PAID
1650
SIGNATURE INFORMATION
SIGNATURE
/Jay Monahan/
SIGNATORY'S NAME
Jay Monahan
SIGNATORY'S POSITION
General Counsel
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER
4930200051282
DATE SIGNED
09/18/2018
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 1478 (Rev 09/2006)
OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)
Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register
Serial Number:88121620
Filing Date:09/18/2018
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:
MARK: (Stylized and/or Design, see mark)
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the letter "R" with a superscript letter "G".
The applicant, ResearchGate GmbH, a corporation of Germany, having an address of
115 Invalidenstrasse
Berlin 10115
Germany
requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C.
Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:
International Class 009: Computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, editing, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking,
sharing, and otherwise providing electronic media and information via computer and communication networks; Computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking,
transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, journals, newsletters, research reports, and articles on topics of
professional interest, all in the field of scientific research; Computer software to enable users to ask and answer questions in the field of scientific research; Computer software to enable users to
participate in discussion, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking; Computer search engine software; Computer database management software for use in
accessing, browsing, and searching online databases
In International Class 009, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/15/2018, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 05/15/2018, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any
item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) screenshot showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed goods. Specimen File1
International Class 035: Advertising services; Providing employment information; Provision of commercial and business contact information; Business
networking; Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research, medical, and provider communities to achieve advances in the field of scientific research; Promoting technical and scientific
investigation, research, and experimentation in the field of scientific discovery through support of educational institutions and scientific organizations
In International Class 035, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/12/2015, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 05/12/2015, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any
item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services.
International Class 038: Providing online forums for transmission of messages among computer users; Providing internet chatrooms; Providing an online
interactive bulletin board for transmission of messages among users in the field of scientific research; Providing access to web sites on the internet, namely, providing online communications links
which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; Providing access to computer databases in the fields of social networking and social introduction; Providing access to computer,
electronic and online databases; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, messages, graphics, images, audio, video and information
In International Class 038, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/12/2015, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 05/12/2015, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any
item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services.
International Class 041: Non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, journals, newsletters, research reports, and articles in the field
of scientific research; Providing a website featuring blogs in the field of scientific research and social networking; Publishing of electronic publications for others
In International Class 041, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/12/2015, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 05/12/2015, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any
item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) screenshot of web page showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services.
International Class 042: Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software and applications for users to participate in discussion, get feedback
from their peers, form virtual communities, engage in social networking, and create and publish online journals and blogs; Providing a website featuring a search engine for scientific research;
Providing a website featuring scientific information to facilitate scientific research; Hosting of digital content on the internet; Providing scientific information in the fields of academics,
engineering, computer science, agriculture, psychology, philosophy, physics, medicine, biology, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences; Scientific research and
development; Providing online computer, online electronic, and online databases in the field of scientific research
In International Class 042, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/12/2015, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 05/12/2015, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any
item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services.
International Class 045: Online social networking services; Online social networking services in the field of scientific research; Providing online computer
databases and online searchable databases in the field of social networking; Internet based social networking and introduction services
In International Class 045, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 05/12/2015, and first used in
commerce at least as early as 05/12/2015, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any
item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) screenshots of web pages showing the mark in use in connection with the claimed services.
The applicant's current Attorney Information:
John M. Kim and Joshua J. Richman, Benjamin S. White, Molly M. Weitzberg, Irene B. Choe, Phillip L. Kim, Tajiana A. Zurita, Jennifer M. Abma of IPLA, LLP
Suite 200
4445 Eastgate Mall
San Diego, California 92121
United States
858-272-0220(phone)
8582720221(fax)
trademarks@ipla.com (authorized)
The applicant's current Correspondence Information:
John M. Kim
IPLA, LLP
Suite 200
4445 Eastgate Mall
San Diego, California 92121
858-272-0220(phone)
8582720221(fax)
trademarks@ipla.com (authorized) E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant, the applicant's attorney, or the applicant's domestic representative at
the e-mail address provided in this application. I understand that a valid e-mail address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent
application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in the loss of TEAS Reduced Fee status and a requirement to submit an additional
processing fee of $125 per international class of goods/services.
A fee payment in the amount of $1650 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 6 class(es).
Declaration
Declaration Signature
Signature: /Jay Monahan/ Date: 09/18/2018
Signatory's Name: Jay Monahan
Signatory's Position: General Counsel
Payment Sale Number: 88121620
Payment Accounting Date: 09/19/2018
Serial Number: 88121620
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Sep 18 14:22:49 EDT 2018
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX-20180918142249
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