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

Serial Number: 88892268

Filing Date: 04/28/020

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: ALT (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of ALT. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
The applicant, Microsoft Corporation, a corporation of Washington, having an address of
      One Microsoft Way
      Redmond, Washington 98052-6399
      United States
      XXXX

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 operating system programs and utilities; computer software; computer software for AI; computer software for human interaction with computing devices; computer application software for wireless telecommunications for use with wireless devices; computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks; software for allowing communication and interaction between phones, mobile devices, televisions, video game consoles, media players, computers, digital media hubs, IoT devices and audiovisual devices; computer software for developing, managing and operating intranet sites; computer network operating software and utilities; computer hardware and peripherals; downloadable computer software for viewing and searching for information, photos, reviews, ratings of business and organizations; recorded content, films, video recordings; downloadable media content; downloadable media publications; Downloadable webinars, podcasts and training materials featuring training, coaching and professional development in business, marketing, sales, industry, technology and information technology.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

Priority based on foreign filing: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services and asserts a claim of priority based on South Africa application number 2019/31587, filed 11/05/2019.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant has another basis for registration (Section 1(a) or Section 1(b)) and does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as the basis for registration, but is only asserting a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.


International Class 035:  Providing information in the fields of business and commerce over global computer networks and global communications networks; retail store services and online retail store services relating to computers, computer hardware, software, computer games, computer peripherals, portable music players and accessories, personal digital assistants, cell phones and accessories, video game consoles and accessories, webcams, books, clothing, back packs, messenger bags, computer bags and novelty badges (non-metallic -) for vehicles, plastic novelty license plates, badges (buttons) (ornamental novelty -), novelty buttons, novelty buttons (badges) for wear, ornamental novelty badges, ornamental novelty badges (buttons), ornamental novelty buttons, toys; business services, namely, business consultation and marketing services, business advice and information services; providing consumer product information via global computer networks; promoting the goods and services of others via global computer networks, procurement services for others; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, namely video games, video game consoles and accessories (including controllers for game consoles, joysticks for video games and other human interface devices enabling users to interact with game consoles or video games), video game cartridges, computers, computer hardware, hand-held, wearable or mobile computing devices and computer peripherals, audio-visual equipment and accessories (including audiovisual receivers, remote controls for audiovisual equipment, audiovisual headsets, headphones, microphones, speakers, wireless speakers, monitors, projectors, cables and monitor speakers), personal digital assistants, books and electronic books, clothing, bags and backpacks, mobile and telecommunication devices and accessories, hardware for telecommunications and computer networking, electronic sensor devices, cameras, projectors, headphones, and microphones, computer software and hardware for virtual reality visualization, manipulation, immersion and integration of audio, video, text, binary, still images, graphics and multimedia files, wearable electronic devices (including , smart glasses, smart watches, smart bands, wearable activity trackers, virtual reality glasses, smart rings, virtual reality headsets), display screens for virtual reality content, eyewear, 3d eyewear, eyeglasses, optical devices (namely, eye pieces for helmet mounted displays, optical glasses, optical lenses, spectacles, 3d spectacles, hologram apparatus, holographic computer apparatus for projecting holographic video, still images, graphics and multimedia files), portable media players, printers for use with computers, video recorders, video screens, pre-recorded DVDs and CDs, electronic data storage devices and accessories, downloadable audio and video recordings, gift cards, toys, jewelry, leather goods and accessories (namely, bags, backpacks, bum bags, calling card cases, coin purses, key cases, luggage, luggage tags, purses, wallets, laptop bags, computer notebook sleeves, computer tablet sleeves), carrying cases and holders for use with all the aforesaid goods, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods), enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods from an Internet web site particularly specializing in the marketing of the sale of goods of others; advertising, marketing and promotion services; data processing services; charitable services, namely, organizing, developing, and conducting volunteer and not-for-profit programs and volunteer and not-for-profit projects aimed at increasing technological development in rural communities; Business and professional networking; employment hiring, recruiting, placement, staffing and career networking services; on-campus employment hiring, recruiting, placement, staffing and career networking services.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

Priority based on foreign filing: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services and asserts a claim of priority based on South Africa application number 2019/31588, filed 11/05/2019.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant has another basis for registration (Section 1(a) or Section 1(b)) and does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as the basis for registration, but is only asserting a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.


International Class 041:  Training and education services; entertainment services; providing online electronic publications; Providing training and information about training programs relating to opportunities for youth in the field of education, training, employment, and entrepreneurship; entertainment services, namely, providing online computer games, online electronic games and online video games; entertainment services, namely, providing information in the fields of entertainment, music, movies, video, games, news, and sports via websites; entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure or entertainment purposes via websites; entertainment services, namely, providing interactive entertainment and virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality content, namely, audio, video, text, binary, still images, graphics, multimedia files and computer games; providing information on the video game and computer game industries via global computer networks and global communication networks; providing information, news and commentary in the field of entertainment; education services, namely, conducting summits, seminars, classes, workshops, online courses, and conferences in the fields of computers, technology, computer programming, computer software, computer games, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud-based technology, Internet technology, big data analytics, business management, business development, the internet of things, entrepreneurship and venture capital financing; publication of blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles and newsletters in the fields of computers, technology, computer programming, computer software, computer games, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud-based technology, Internet technology, the internet of things, big data analytics, business management, business development, entrepreneurship and venture capital financing via a website; education services, namely, conducting summits, seminars, classes, workshops, online courses, and conferences in the field of innovation; publication of blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles and newsletters in the field of innovation via a website; business training, coaching, mentoring and professional development services; training, coaching, mentoring and professional development services in business, marketing, sales, industry, technology and information technology; online business training, coaching, mentoring and professional development services; online training, coaching, mentoring and professional development services in business, marketing, sales, industry, technology and information technology; providing on-line videos featuring training, coaching and professional development in business, marketing, sales, industry, technology and information technology.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

Priority based on foreign filing: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services and asserts a claim of priority based on South Africa application number 2019/31589, filed 11/05/2019.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant has another basis for registration (Section 1(a) or Section 1(b)) and does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as the basis for registration, but is only asserting a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.


International Class 042:  Software as a service; computer software design; providing information in the field of computer systems, software, hardware, internet, networks, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, databases and mobile applications; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software in the field of artificial intelligence, namely, software for analyzing data for making predictive modeling and analysis, machine learning and running computerized systems based on the analyzed data; providing non-downloadable computer software for viewing and searching for information, photos, reviews, ratings of business and organizations; undertaking evaluations, estimates, research and reports on the topics of the advancement of AI, computing technology, human interactions with technology and digital security, accountability and personal responsibility.
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

Priority based on foreign filing: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services and asserts a claim of priority based on South Africa application number 2019/31590, filed 11/05/2019.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant has another basis for registration (Section 1(a) or Section 1(b)) and does NOT intend to rely on Section 44(e) as the basis for registration, but is only asserting a valid claim of priority. The application should not be suspended to await the submission of the foreign registration.




The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Matthew E. Moersfelder. Other appointed attorneys are Jeffrey A. Nelson; Lauren M. Schulz. Matthew E. Moersfelder of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
      920 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300
      Seattle, Washington 98104
      United States
      206-757-8014(phone)
      206-757-7014(fax)
      mstm@dwt.com
The docket/reference number is 25936-1622.
Matthew E. Moersfelder 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:

Matthew E. Moersfelder

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: mstm@dwt.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): docket-mstm@dwt.com; brendanixdorf@dwt.com; maryhadley@dwt.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 $1100 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 4 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: /Lauren M. Schulz/   Date: 04/28/2020
Signatory's Name: Lauren M. Schulz
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant, WA Bar Member
Payment Sale Number: 88892268
Payment Accounting Date: 04/28/2020

Serial Number: 88892268
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Apr 28 23:31:44 ET 2020
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.X.XXX.XX-202004282331449344
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