TEAS Plus New Application

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)

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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 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2021)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

TEAS Plus Application

Serial Number: 88864001

Filing Date: 04/08/020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: SAFECHECK (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of SAFECHECK. The color(s) BLUE is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of The image consists of the combination of the words SAFE and RATE into a single word SAFERATE in blue lettering with a stylized font. The letters S and R are capitalized while the remaining letters are lower case. The last four letters are italicized as well.
The applicant, OCTANE LENDING, INC., a corporation of Delaware, having an address of
      116 W. 32ND STREET; 9TH FL.
      NEW YORK, New York 10001
      United States
      646-751-7838(phone)
      877-706-1910(fax)
      dan@octanelending.com

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:

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International Class 036:  Credit inquiry and consultation; Credit and loan services; Evaluation of credit bureau data; Evaluation of the credit worthiness of companies and private individuals

Use in Commerce: The applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services. The applicant attaches, or will later submit, one specimen as a JPG/PDF image file showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, regardless of whether the mark itself is in the standard character format or is a stylized or design mark. The specimen image file may be in color, and the image must be in color if color is being claimed as a feature of the mark.

In International Class 036, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 12/20/2019, and first used in commerce at least as early as 12/20/2019, 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) Trade literature and dealership guide to dealers who participate in applicant's SafeRate program..

Original PDF file:
SPE0-26033003142480001dbafa6ca4001cbe-20200408115730676199_._004_-_Safe_Rate_-_Dealer_Guide.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1



Translation
The wording SAFERATE has no meaning in a foreign language.

Significance of wording, letter(s), or numeral(s)
The word(s) SAFECHECK has no meaning in a foreign language.

SECTION 2(f) Claim of Acquired Distinctiveness, BASED ON EVIDENCE
The mark has become distinctive of the goods/services, as demonstrated by the attached evidence.
   The applicant submits the following evidence to support the §2(f) claim:

Original PDF file:
e2f-26033003142480001dbafa6ca4001cbe-130328809_._SafeCheck_-_Advertisement.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
2(f) evidence-1

For informational purposes only, applicant's website address is: www.octane.co
The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: JOSEPH ANDREWS. JOSEPH ANDREWS of LAW OFFICE OF JOSEPH ANDREWS, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at
      737 S. QUEEN STREET; SUITE 3
      DOVER, Delaware 19904
      United States
      302-724-7176(phone)
      302-861-1776(fax)
      JAndrews@wcdefenses.com
The docket/reference number is SAFECHECK(I).
JOSEPH ANDREWS 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.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

JOSEPH ANDREWS

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: JAndrews@wcdefenses.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): paralegal@wcdefenses.com Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the applicant owner/holder and the applicant owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

A fee payment in the amount of $225 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 class(es).

Declaration

	Basis: If the applicant is filing the application based on use in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a): The signatory believes that the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application and was used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application as of the application filing date; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate. And/Or If the applicant is filing the application based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e): The signatory believes that the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; The applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce as of the application filing date on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.
	The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or submission or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /JOSEPH ANDREWS/   Date: 04/08/2020
Signatory's Name: JOSEPH ANDREWS
Signatory's Position: ATTORNEY OF RECORD, DELAWARE BAR MEMBER
Signatory's Phone Number: 302-724-7176
Payment Sale Number: 88864001
Payment Accounting Date: 04/08/2020

Serial Number: 88864001
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Apr 08 13:07:36 ET 2020
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