USPTO serial 97072821
MTN
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Status 606
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- ANKRAH, NAAKWAMA S
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
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Owner
MTN GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED
Roodepoort, Gauten, ZA
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MTN GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED
Roodepoort, Gauten, ZA
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Attorney of record
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Jeffrey A. Smith
Jeffrey A. Smith MILLEN, WHITE, ZELANO & BRANIGAN, P.C.2200 CLARENDON BOULEVARDSUITE 1400ARLINGTON, VA 22201Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable and recorded computer chatbot software and computer chatbot application software for sending text messages, replying to questions from online retail customers related to consumer goods, making online purchases, scheduling appointments, making hotel and restaurant reservations; Downloadable and recorded computer software and application software using artificial intelligence (AI) for sending text messages, replying to questions from online retail customers related to consumer goods, making online purchases, scheduling appointments, making hotel and restaurant reservations; downloadable and recorded artificially intelligent chatbot computer software and application software for providing customer support and customer services; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for scientific research and analysis; downloadable computer software for use to connect and control internet of things (IoT) electronic devices; downloadable and recorded computer chatbot software for allowing users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; downloadable and recorded computer software for personal information management; downloadable and recorded intelligent personal assistant software for voice recognition, natural language processing, searching the internet for traffic and weather information, making appointment and setting reminders; personal digital assistants; telecommunications products, namely, computer control hardware for use in wireless communications systems; network routers; modems; telephones; mobile telephones; cordless telephones; telephone accessories, namely, telephone cords and batteries; electronic products, namely, digital photograph receivers; telecommunication couplers; telecommunication modular plugs; transceivers; wireless transceivers with collection and display technology for the status and tracking of retail goods from the backdoor to the shelf; corded and cordless wireline teleconferencing telephones; telephone answering machines; internet devices, namely, internet telephones; wireless telephones; earphones and antennas for cordless and wireless telephones; communication apparatus and instruments for wireless internet access and online streamlining, namely, internet access software, routers, modems, USB dongles and digital media streaming devices | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Advertising and promotion services; Promoting the goods and services of others by means of the issuance of loyalty rewards cards; organisation, operation and management of customer loyalty schemes for commercial, promotional or advertising purposes; organisation, operation and supervision of sales and promotional incentive schemes for commercial, promotional or advertising purposes; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods and services enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods and services, including such services provided on-line from a computer database, the internet or other electronic networks; provision of online platforms for the sale and purchase of goods and services; arranging and conducting of exhibitions for business purposes; business management; business administration; business research; business strategy and planning services for others; business information and advisory services; economic forecasting, marketing, market research, market analysis and consumer survey services; publication of publicity materials; compilation of statistical information for business or commercial purposes; provision of trade information; provision of telephone directory assistance services; Discount card services, namely, administration of a discount program for enabling participants | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Financial affairs and monetary affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; banking services including home, internet and remote banking; financial sponsorship of sporting events, festivals and competitions; insurance and finance services including such services provided over the internet or any other electronic network, namely, writing property and casualty insurance, financial advisory and consulting services, money transfer and money exchanges services and banking provided over telecommunications networks; issue of tokens of value and redeeming, the vouchers of others for payment of goods and services; issuance of tokens of value as a reward for customer loyalty; providing cash and other rebates as part of a customer loyalty program; credit card services, namely, credit card transaction processing services; charge card payment processing services; pre-paid purchase card services, namely, processing electronic payments made through prepaid cards; insurance services, namely, underwriting, issuance and administration of life, health, accident, fire, motor vehicle and property insurance; financing services relating to telecommunications and communications apparatus and instruments; and financial guarantees, surety services relating to telecommunications and communications apparatus and instruments; provision of electronic and online financial services, namely, electronic fund transfer services and secure on-line monetary transaction facilities; providing an internet website portal in the field of financial transaction and payment processing services; providing multiple payment options by means of customer-operated electronic terminals available on-site in retail stores; annuity services, namely, account and investment administration; stocks, shares and bond information and brokerage services; provision of information and advisory services relating to the aforementioned services via a computer database, the internet or other electronic network; provision of information and advice for the prospective purchasers of commodities and goods, all related to payment terms and insurance brokerage services; all the aforementioned services excluding real estate services | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | Telecommunication services, namely, mobile, fixed, satellite, cellular, mobile and radio telecommunication services; provision of wireless electronic transmission of credit and debit card transaction data and wireless electronic savings and payment data via a global computer network; providing access to digital audio, video and data websites from a database, the internet, or other electronic network; streaming of audio and video material on the internet; telecommunication and communication database services, namely, enabling the consumer to download digital content from a network and server to an individual database; providing access to telecommunications infrastructures for other operators; telecommunications portal services, namely, providing an internet website portal featuring information about telecommunication; providing access to social networking websites on the internet; video conferencing services; providing voice chat services; instant messaging services; providing access to customer service centers websites and web portals by means of a wireless device; electronic bulletin board services; chatroom services for social networking; facilitating electronic communication by means of chatrooms, chat lines and internet forums; electronic exchange of messages via chat lines, chatrooms and internet forums; virtual chatrooms established via text messaging or instant messaging; virtual chatrooms established via text messaging or instant messaging utilising a chatbot; signal transmission for electronic commerce via telecommunications systems and data communication systems; telecommunication gateway services; interactive telecommunications services in the nature of internet service provider services; providing information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to the aforementioned telecommunications services | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Aug 17, 2026 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| May 8, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 8, 2026 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| May 6, 2026 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 3, 2025 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jan 10, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 8, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 8, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 8, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jul 11, 2023 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| May 16, 2023 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 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. |
| Apr 26, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 13, 2023 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 13, 2023 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2023 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2023 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 30, 2023 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | 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. |
| Jan 30, 2023 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | 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. |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 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. |
| Jan 17, 2023 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Nov 14, 2022 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 1, 2022 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 31, 2022 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 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. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | 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. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | 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. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 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. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 4, 2021 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2021 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 16, 2021 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |