USPTO serial 79444334
IBM LET'S CREATE SMARTER BUSINESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- MARCY, AMY ALFIERI
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Jenny Greisman
Jenny Greisman International Business Machines Corp.1 North Castle DriveIntellectual Property - TrademarksArmonk, NY 10504Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computers; quantum computers; computer hardware; computers for data management; downloadable computer software for developing, deploying and managing computer applications and systems; downloadable computer software for developing, managing, and connecting third-party application programming interfaces (APIs); downloadable cloud computing software for deploying and managing virtual machines on a cloud computing platform; downloadable computer software using artificial intelligence for software development, machine learning, speech recognition, natural language processing and generating digital audio, image, text and video content; downloadable computer software for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology and for blockchain technology-based inventory management; computer servers; computer storage devices, namely high-speed subsystems for the storage and backup of electronic data, either locally or via a telecommunications network; downloadable computer operating system and programming software; downloadable computer programs for remotely searching content on computers and computer networks; downloadable e-commerce software enabling users to perform electronic commercial transactions via a global computer network; downloadable computer software for the administration of computer networks; downloadable software for database, document and supply chain management; downloadable computer programs enabling remote connection to computers and computer networks; downloadable computer software for collecting, analyzing and organizing commercial and market data in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning; downloadable electronic publications, namely manuals, guides, blog posts, articles, brochures and newsletters in the field of computers, computer software, computer hardware, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, blockchain technology and quantum computing | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Computer programming services and software engineering services; software as a service (SaaS) services comprising software used in database management, document management and supply chain management; software as a service (SaaS) services comprising software used in the development, deployment and management of computer applications and systems; software as a service (SaaS) services comprising software used in developing, managing and connecting third-party application programming interfaces (APIs); Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for collecting, verifying and transmitting data and information for use in the field of human resources management; software as a service (SaaS) services, namely, hosting cloud-based software for use by others for use in database management; providing virtual computer environments through cloud computing featuring software for database management, electronic storage of data, website hosting, enterprise content management, enterprise content integration and commercial document management; software as a service (SaaS) services comprising software using artificial intelligence for software development, machine learning, voice recognition, natural language processing and generating digital audio, digital images, digital text and digital video; Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for collecting, verifying and transmitting data and information for use in smart contracts based on blockchain technology; provision of online, non-downloadable software, for managing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain technology; IT consulting; advice and research in the field of artificial intelligence technology, cloud computing, quantum computing, software as a service (SaaS) and robotic process automation technology, technology consultation in the field of cybersecurity, and providing scientific research information in the field of blockchain technology; design, installation, updating and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer hardware; computer technical support services, namely troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems; creation and maintenance of websites for others; computer systems analysis, design and integration services; monitoring computer system operation by remote access; electronic data back-up services; data migration services; data retrieval services, namely, recovery of computer data; digital data warehousing services; database design and development; testing of computers, computer programs, computer hardware and software; quality control for others in the nature of computer services, comprising the monitoring, testing, analyzing and reporting on the performance, availability and errors of third-party computer systems and software applications; provision of technological information on green and environmentally conscious innovations; rental of computers, computer hardware and computer peripherals; research and development of new products for third parties; mechanical engineering; cloud computing services, namely, computer services enabling the network integration of hardware and software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization and consumption metering of computer resources; provision of virtual computer systems and environments by means of cloud computing; technical support services, namely remote and on-site infrastructure management services for the monitoring, administration and management of public and private cloud computing computer applications and systems; computer services, namely cloud hosting provider services and integrating private and public cloud computing environments; technical advisory services in the field of datacenter architecture; cloud storage services for electronic data; electronic data storage, namely archiving commercial documents, personal documents and corporate documents; recovery of computer data; data security consultancy; technology consultation in the field of cybersecurity; data encryption and decoding services; data decryption services; debugging computer software for third parties; design of computer-simulated models; writing computer code; computer virus protection services; computer security services for protecting data and information from unauthorized access | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jun 25, 2026 | RFNT | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | RFCS | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | RFRR | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | RFCR | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | LIMI | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | REPR | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB | — |