Response to Office Action

BYBIT

Bybit Fintech Limited

Response to Office Action

PTO- 1957
Approved for use through 11/30/2023. OMB 0651-0050
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

Response to Office Action


The table below presents the data as entered.

Input Field
Entered
SERIAL NUMBER 90872593
LAW OFFICE ASSIGNED LAW OFFICE 302
MARK SECTION
MARK FILE NAME http://uspto.report/TM/90872593/mark.png
LITERAL ELEMENT BYBIT
STANDARD CHARACTERS NO
USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE NO
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable)
The mark consists of a square with the word "BYBIT" centered inside the square. The letter "I" appears in superscript.
ARGUMENT(S)
This is in response to the Office action issued May 11, 2022 initially refusing registration of Applicant?s mark. Applicant respectfully requests that the instant application be suspended pending abandonment or registration of the cited prior-filed application (App. Ser. No. 90570413). Applicant reserves the right to submit argument against the potential 2(d) refusal at a later time if the cited prior pending application should register.
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (036) (current)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 036
DESCRIPTION
providing financial information via a web site; exchanging money; financial services; financial management; financial analysis; providing financial information; business liquidation services, financial; electronic funds transfer; currency trading; money transfer services; online real-time currency trading; financial analysis and research services; financial asset management; financial exchanges; financial management by the internet; financial data analysis; e-wallet payment services
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (036) (proposed)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 036
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
Providing financial information via a web site; Exchanging money; financial services; Financial services, namely, financial risk assessment services and financial consultancy services relating to cryptocurrency; Financial management; Financial analysis; Providing financial information; Business liquidation services, financial; Electronic funds transfer; Currency trading; Money transfer services; Online real-time currency trading; Financial analysis and research services; Financial asset management; Financial exchanges; financial management by the internet; Financial management via the internet; Financial data analysis; e-wallet payment services; Bill payment services provided via an electronic wallet; all of the aforesaid services in relation to cryptocurrencies and not in relation to any insurance for motor vehicles
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Providing financial information via a web site; Exchanging money; Financial services, namely, financial risk assessment services and financial consultancy services relating to cryptocurrency; Financial management; Financial analysis; Providing financial information; Business liquidation services, financial; Electronic funds transfer; Currency trading; Money transfer services; Online real-time currency trading; Financial analysis and research services; Financial asset management; Financial exchanges; Financial management via the internet; Financial data analysis; Bill payment services provided via an electronic wallet; all of the aforesaid services in relation to cryptocurrencies and not in relation to any insurance for motor vehicles
        WEBPAGE URL None Provided
        WEBPAGE DATE OF ACCESS None Provided
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041) (current)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 041
DESCRIPTION
instruction services; arranging and conducting of training workshops; arranging and conducting of symposiums; arranging and conducting business conferences; on-line publication of electronic books and journals; providing on-line electronic publications, namely, blogs
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
GOODS AND/OR SERVICES SECTION (041) (proposed)
INTERNATIONAL CLASS 041
TRACKED TEXT DESCRIPTION
instruction services; Providing financial instruction seminars; arranging and conducting of training workshops; Arranging and conducting of training workshops, symposiums, and business conferences in the field of cryptocurrency; arranging and conducting of symposiums; Publication of on-line electronic books and journals; arranging and conducting business conferences; Providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of blogs in the field of cryptocurrency; on-line publication of electronic books and journals; providing on-line electronic publications, namely, blogs
FINAL DESCRIPTION
Providing financial instruction seminars; Arranging and conducting of training workshops, symposiums, and business conferences in the field of cryptocurrency; Publication of on-line electronic books and journals; Providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of blogs in the field of cryptocurrency
        WEBPAGE URL None Provided
        WEBPAGE DATE OF ACCESS None Provided
FILING BASIS Section 1(b)
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SECTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE MARK
(and Color Location, if applicable)
The mark consists of a rectangle with the word "BYBIT" centered inside the rectangle. The letter "I" appears in superscript.
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (current)
NAME CHRISTINA D. FRANGIOSA
PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE ipdocket@eckertseamans.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) cfrangiosa@eckertseamans.com; jtorres@eckertseamans.com; lcolflesh@eckertseamans.com
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER 316592-00004
CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION (proposed)
NAME Christina D. Frangiosa
PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE ipdocket@eckertseamans.com
SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES) cfrangiosa@eckertseamans.com; jtorres@eckertseamans.com; lcolflesh@eckertseamans.com
DOCKET/REFERENCE NUMBER 316592-00004
SIGNATURE SECTION
RESPONSE SIGNATURE /Jenna P. Torres/
SIGNATORY'S NAME Jenna P. Torres
SIGNATORY'S POSITION Attorney of Record, PA Bar Member
SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER 215-851-8408
DATE SIGNED 10/18/2022
ROLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY Authorized U.S.-Licensed Attorney
SIGNATURE METHOD Sent to third party for signature
FILING INFORMATION SECTION
SUBMIT DATE Tue Oct 18 13:14:07 ET 2022
TEAS STAMP USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XXX.XX-
20221018131407923986-9087
2593-80067226acba3811e7e1
2733d6b3ca4b9f83b3548b1df
79b9ec3e659efd027ba-N/A-N
/A-20221018125018777988



PTO- 1957
Approved for use through 11/30/2023. OMB 0651-0050
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it contains a valid OMB control number

Response to Office Action


To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

Application serial no. 90872593 BYBIT (Stylized and/or with Design, see http://tmng-al.uspto.gov /resting2/api/img/9087259 3/large) has been amended as follows:

ARGUMENT(S)
In response to the substantive refusal(s), please note the following:

This is in response to the Office action issued May 11, 2022 initially refusing registration of Applicant?s mark. Applicant respectfully requests that the instant application be suspended pending abandonment or registration of the cited prior-filed application (App. Ser. No. 90570413). Applicant reserves the right to submit argument against the potential 2(d) refusal at a later time if the cited prior pending application should register.

CLASSIFICATION AND LISTING OF GOODS/SERVICES

Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 036 for providing financial information via a web site; exchanging money; financial services; financial management; financial analysis; providing financial information; business liquidation services, financial; electronic funds transfer; currency trading; money transfer services; online real-time currency trading; financial analysis and research services; financial asset management; financial exchanges; financial management by the internet; financial data analysis; e-wallet payment services
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: The applicant believes the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods or services specified in the application; 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. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: Providing financial information via a web site; Exchanging money; financial services; Financial services, namely, financial risk assessment services and financial consultancy services relating to cryptocurrency; Financial management; Financial analysis; Providing financial information; Business liquidation services, financial; Electronic funds transfer; Currency trading; Money transfer services; Online real-time currency trading; Financial analysis and research services; Financial asset management; Financial exchanges; financial management by the internet; Financial management via the internet; Financial data analysis; e-wallet payment services; Bill payment services provided via an electronic wallet; all of the aforesaid services in relation to cryptocurrencies and not in relation to any insurance for motor vehiclesClass 036 for Providing financial information via a web site; Exchanging money; Financial services, namely, financial risk assessment services and financial consultancy services relating to cryptocurrency; Financial management; Financial analysis; Providing financial information; Business liquidation services, financial; Electronic funds transfer; Currency trading; Money transfer services; Online real-time currency trading; Financial analysis and research services; Financial asset management; Financial exchanges; Financial management via the internet; Financial data analysis; Bill payment services provided via an electronic wallet; all of the aforesaid services in relation to cryptocurrencies and not in relation to any insurance for motor vehicles
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: The applicant believes the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods or services specified in the application; 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. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Applicant proposes to amend the following:

Current:
Class 041 for instruction services; arranging and conducting of training workshops; arranging and conducting of symposiums; arranging and conducting business conferences; on-line publication of electronic books and journals; providing on-line electronic publications, namely, blogs
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: The applicant believes the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods or services specified in the application; 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. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.


Proposed:

Tracked Text Description: instruction services; Providing financial instruction seminars; arranging and conducting of training workshops; Arranging and conducting of training workshops, symposiums, and business conferences in the field of cryptocurrency; arranging and conducting of symposiums; Publication of on-line electronic books and journals; arranging and conducting business conferences; Providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of blogs in the field of cryptocurrency; on-line publication of electronic books and journals; providing on-line electronic publications, namely, blogsClass 041 for Providing financial instruction seminars; Arranging and conducting of training workshops, symposiums, and business conferences in the field of cryptocurrency; Publication of on-line electronic books and journals; Providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of blogs in the field of cryptocurrency
Filing Basis: Section 1(b), Intent to Use: For a trademark or service mark application: The applicant believes the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods or services specified in the application; 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. For a collective trademark, collective service mark, collective membership mark, or certification mark application: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention, and was entitled, to exercise legitimate control over the use of the mark in commerce as of the application filing date. For a certification mark application: The applicant will not engage in the production or marketing of the goods/services to which the mark is applied, except to advertise or promote recognition of the certification program or of the goods/services that meet the certification standards of the applicant.

Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
Description of mark
The mark consists of a rectangle with the word "BYBIT" centered inside the rectangle. The letter "I" appears in superscript.
Correspondence Information (current):
      CHRISTINA D. FRANGIOSA
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: ipdocket@eckertseamans.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): cfrangiosa@eckertseamans.com; jtorres@eckertseamans.com; lcolflesh@eckertseamans.com

The docket/reference number is 316592-00004.
Correspondence Information (proposed):
      Christina D. Frangiosa
      PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: ipdocket@eckertseamans.com
      SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): cfrangiosa@eckertseamans.com; jtorres@eckertseamans.com; lcolflesh@eckertseamans.com

The docket/reference number is 316592-00004.

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: /Jenna P. Torres/     Date: 10/18/2022
Signatory's Name: Jenna P. Torres
Signatory's Position: Attorney of Record, PA Bar Member

Signatory's Phone Number: 215-851-8408 Signature method: Sent to third party for signature

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:    CHRISTINA D. FRANGIOSA
   ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC
   TWO LIBERTY PLACE, 22ND FLOOR
   50 SOUTH 16TH STREET
   PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19102-2516
Mailing Address:    Christina D. Frangiosa
   ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC
   TWO LIBERTY PLACE, 22ND FLOOR
   50 SOUTH 16TH STREET
   PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19102-2516
        
Serial Number: 90872593
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Oct 18 13:14:07 ET 2022
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/ROA-XXX.XXX.XXX.XX-202210181314079
23986-90872593-80067226acba3811e7e12733d
6b3ca4b9f83b3548b1df79b9ec3e659efd027ba-
N/A-N/A-20221018125018777988



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