Application

PTO- 1478

Approved for use through 10/31/2024. OMB 0651-0009

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

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PTO- 1478

Approved for use through 10/31/2024. OMB 0651-0009

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

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 97590842

Filing Date: 09/14/2022

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: ZING (stylized and/or with design, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of ZING. The color(s) green and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of a lightning bolt design in green next to the word ZING in black.
The applicant, MP PAYMENTS OPERATIONS LIMITED, a private limited company legally organized under the laws of United Kingdom, having an address of
      8 Canada Square
      London E145HQ
      United Kingdom
      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 software for online and mobile banking; software applications (apps) for mobile or wireless devices and computers devices for the purpose of mobile and online banking; software applications (apps) for mobile or wireless devices and computers devices for the purpose of sending and receiving domestic, foreign and digital currencies; software applications (apps) for mobile or wireless devices and computers devices for the purpose of converting digital currencies; software applications (apps) for mobile or wireless devices and computers devices for the purpose of holding digital funds in multiple currencies in separate e-wallets; software applications (apps) for mobile or wireless devices and computers devices for the purpose of providing reservation services for travellers' accommodation; software applications (apps) for mobile or wireless devices and computers devices for the purpose of providing car rental services; software applications (apps) for mobile or wireless devices and computers devices for the purpose of providing travel recommendations; downloadable electronic and digital publications for the purpose of mobile and online banking; downloadable e-wallets; software for use in the secure identification, storage, transmission and/or retrieval of data for the purpose of mobile and online banking; software for facilitating secure payment transactions by electronic means; software relating to identity verification and fraud prevention; mobile application software for online banking; software for providing banking services by means of the Internet, on-line and interactive computer 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 United Kingdom application number UK00003825216, filed 08/31/2022.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


International Class 016:  Paper; printed matter; printed matter; printed publications; advertising materials; stationery; office requisites; brochures; vouchers; cheques, cheque books, paying-in books; bank cards, cash cards, cheque cards, debit cards, credit cards, charge cards, instructional and teaching material

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 United Kingdom application number UK00003825216, filed 08/31/2022.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


International Class 035:  Advertising; business administration; office functions; accounting services; business appraisal, commercial information agency, business enquiry, business investigation and provision of business statistical information services; marketing services; operation and supervision of membership schemes, incentive award schemes and loyalty schemes; sales promotion for others; reward programs for customers for promotional purposes, including travel rewards; business advisory services and business information relating to banking, finance, monetary affairs and the stock market; provision of business information; project management services for others for business purposes in the field of corporate payment and cash management services, workflow management services for others for business purposes in the field of corporate payment and cash management services; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases;; data search in computer files for others; compilation of statistics.; pricing analysis; data processing for financial services; online data processing services; business assistance, management and administrative services connected to health finance; data processing; provision of business information; data verification services; electronic data processing and retrieval services; computerized database management; provision of statements of account; data processing services; management of customer loyalty, incentive or promotional schemes; organisation, operation and supervision of customer loyalty schemes; loyalty card services; the bringing together, of a variety of services, namely credit card services, investment services, loans and credit services, financial services, payment services, currency conversion services, purchasing services, collection services enabling customers to view and purchase those services; price comparison services; e-commerce services; provision and management of e-commerce platforms; information, advice and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services; information and advisory services concerning or relating to all of the aforesaid services; all the aforesaid services including services provided by means of the Internet, on-line and interactive computer 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 United Kingdom application number UK00003825216, filed 08/31/2022.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


International Class 036:  Prepaid card and credit card services; electronic funds transfer; international and domestic transfer of electronic funds in domestic and foreign currencies; savings bank services; savings account services; savings account services for businesses; personal retirement savings account services; financial services, namely youth savings plans; electronic financial services for the purchase of savings bonds; credit card and atm card services; credit card and charge card services; credit card services; issuance of credit cards; issuance of stored value cards (prepaid cards); charge card services; credit card services; debit card services; payment card services; atm card services; phone card services; electronic credit card transactions; credit card verification; cash advances by credit card; credit card transaction processing services; credit and debit card services; credit card payment processing services; electronic transactions using credit cards; debit card transactions; issuance of purse cards to be used as electronic transport tickets; factoring services relating to credit cards; processing of electronic payments made with prepaid cards; processing services for transactions made with credit cards, debit cards and electronic checks; issuance of electronic payment cards associated with incentive and bonus plans; provision of warranty extension services regarding products purchased with a credit card; discount services granted in third-party establishments affiliated with membership cards; provision of cash and other refunds for the use of credit cards as part of customer loyalty programs; electronic banking; internet banking; home banking home banking; banking services; online commercial banking services; electronic banking services; private banking services; telephone banking services; mortgage bank services; electronic banking via a global computer network internet banking; remote banking services; business and investment banking services; financial evaluation services for banks, real estate; consultancy and advisory services relating to investment banking; investment banking consultancy and advisory services; business banking consultancy and advisory services; information, consultancy and advisory services relating to investment banking; provision of cash and other reimbursements for the use of credit cards as part of customer loyalty programs; issuance of checks; check processing; verification of checks; verification and cashing of checks; issuance of bank checks; issuance of traveller's checks; recovery of returned checks; issuance of checks and letters of credit; issuance of traveller's checks and letters of credit; banking services relating to traveller's checks; check processing and bill payment services; processing and facilitation of credits, loans, currency exchange operations and traveller's checks; capital investment; investment of funds; investment services; capital investment consulting; consulting on capital investment; consultancy regarding the investment of funds; mutual fund brokerage; mutual funds for investment; management of mutual funds; management of capital-investment funds; management of investment funds; management of capital investment funds; management of capital investment funds; financial management of investment capital; capital investment in the real estate sector; own capital investment services; investment services for international funds; fund investment services on behalf of third parties; investment banking services; real estate investment banking services; financial investment services; real estate investment services; issuance of letters of credit; collection and collection of credits; financial advisory services relating to credit; credit and loan services; credit and loan services; payment and credit services; credit verification services; granting of loans and lines of credit; credit consultancy; obtaining mortgage loans on behalf of third parties; business credit reporting services; issuance of traveller's checks and letters of credit; evaluation of data from credit check agencies; financial evaluation of business credits and provision of information thereon; financial services, namely, issuance and management of certificates backed by credit portfolios managed in such a way as to ensure the integrity of said certificates; atm; banking services; advice on loans; loan financing; loan management; commercial loans; loans with guarantee; securities loans; loans in instalments; loans; mortgage loans; pledge loans; pledge loans; loans on securities; granting of secured loans; short-term loan granting; constitution of loans with guarantee; financial loan consultancy; financial consultancy relating to loans; pledge loan brokerage; secured loan financing; home loan financing; instalment loans; loans with a mortgage guarantee; rent-to-own loans; savings and loan services; mortgage loan closing services; investment services by electronic means; real estate investment company services; investment services in hedge funds; investment services relating to securities; investment and portfolio management services; real estate investment and management services; financial, investment services; financial planning and investment advisory services; real estate investment services for the purchase and sale of real estate for others; trust services, namely trust and investment company services; financial services, namely transfers and transactions relating to investment funds; financial management and investment services relating to securities and securities; conducting financial transactions in relation to mutual funds, negotiable funds, stocks, bonds, securities and net assets; information, advisory, consultancy and analysis services relating to finance and investment; information and advisory services relating to finance, financial investment, financial valuations and the financial aspects of retirement; mortgage and loan management; advisory services relating to mortgage management; mortgage, loan and brokerage banking services; credit bureaus; credit brokerage; credit brokerage; consumer credit consultancy; credit consultancy; financial consultancy relating to credits; financing and loan services; business loan services; mortgage loan services; student loan services; financial services, namely money loans; financing, processing and endorsement of loans for third parties; processing of tax payments; tax payment processing services; automobile financing; provision of real estate information; gem appraisal; tax appraisals; capital management; property management; administration of real estate; fiduciary administration of real estate; real estate management consultancy; administration of donations of money for charities; currency exchange; digital currency exchange; buy foreign exchange; foreign exchange operations; foreign exchange operations; foreign exchange operations for third parties; currency transfer services; electronic processing of payments with foreign currency; operations with net assets, futures, participation, shares, bonds, currencies, and contracts on shares or securities; instalment payments; accounts payable debit services; online bill payment services; electronic payment services; e-wallet payment services; prepayment financial services; stock price; stock exchange services; stock brokerage; stock trading with commodities; operations with securities; provision of information on stock markets; electronic debit transactions; real estate advice; real estate financing; investment property; real estate appraisals; real estate appraisals; real estate investment management; electronic payment processing; the processing of payment transactions over the internet; payment guarantee services for travellers for medical expenses; payment services in the field of electronic commerce; payment services provided through wireless telecommunications apparatus and devices; debt collection agencies; electronic debt collection; accounts receivable financing; debt recovery and collection services; collection of payments for products and services; charitable fundraising; provident fund 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 United Kingdom application number UK00003825216, filed 08/31/2022.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


International Class 038:  Telecommunication services by computers, via internet

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 United Kingdom application number UK00003825216, filed 08/31/2022.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.


International Class 042:  Development of computer software for the purpose of financial services and transactions; development of on-line virtual environment for users of electronic stock trading platforms, electronic marketplaces and electronic financial and monetary exchanges; information; hosting of an online website for the provision of financial, banking and payment services, hosting of websites for the provision of financial, banking and payment services; design and development of computer databases relating to finance and banking; hosting of an online website for the provision of financial information; data security services; information, consultancy and advisory services in connection with all of the aforesaid

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 United Kingdom application number UK00003825216, filed 08/31/2022.
INTENT TO PERFECT 44(d) : At this time, the applicant intends to rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration. If ultimately the applicant does not rely on Section 44(e) as a basis for registration, a valid claim of priority may be retained.





The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Ann K. Ford. Other appointed attorneys are Thomas E. Zutic, Ryan C. Compton, John Nading, David Kramer, Eunice Chung, James Stewart, Naomi Abraham, Devika Persaud, Alberto Zacapa, and Gregory Desantis. Ann K. Ford of DLA Piper LLP (US), is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, and the attorney(s) is located at
      500 Eighth Street, NW
      Washington, District of Columbia 20004
      United States
      dctrademarks@dlapiper.com

Ann K. Ford 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:

Ann K. Ford

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: dctrademarks@dlapiper.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): gregory.esau@dlapiper.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 $2100 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 6 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: /David M. Kramer/   Date: 09/14/2022
Signatory's Name: David M. Kramer
Signatory's Position: Attorney for Applicant, DC Bar Member
Signatory's Phone Number: Not Provided
Signature method: Signed directly within the form
Payment Sale Number: 97590842
Payment Accounting Date: 09/14/2022

Serial Number: 97590842
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Sep 14 13:15:02 ET 2022
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XXX.XX.XXX-202209141315031
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