USPTO serial 97162854
KICKSTARTER
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Status 731Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- SWAIN, MICHELE LYNN
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
What this means
The USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance. To complete registration you generally need to file a Statement of Use or an extension request before the deadline.
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Owner
New York, NY, US
Brooklyn, NY, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Draeke H. Weseman
Draeke H. Weseman Greenberg Traurig, LLP90 South Seventh Street, Suite 3500Minneapolis, MN 55402United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable mobile applications for users to organize and conduct fundraising events to raise money for creative projects; Downloadable computer software for managing and validating cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain-based smart contracts; Downloadable computer software for accessing, reading, and tracking information in the field of financial transactions, fundraising, and financial pledges on a blockchain; Downloadable computer software for enabling users to electronically create, exchange, store, send, receive, accept and transmit digital, cryptographic, non-fungible tokens based on the blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized autonomous organizations; Downloadable computer software for accessing, reading, and tracking information in the fields of financial transactions, fundraising, and financial pledges on a blockchain; Downloadable computer software platforms for users to raise money for creative projects; Downloadable computer e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; Downloadable mobile applications for use in listing and managing information about charitable events and downloadable mobile e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network in the nature of financial pledges in the field of fundraising | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | Clothing, namely, tops, bottoms, hoodies, jackets, belts; Footwear | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Business management of fundraising initiatives for others using blockchain-based smart contracts | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Blockchain-based payment verification services; Cryptocurrency exchange featuring blockchain technology; Financial management of fundraising initiatives for others using blockchain-based smart contracts | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | Provision of access to a blockchain-based computerized network in the fields of financial transactions, fundraising, and financial pledges; Audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet, namely, electronically transmitting information, audio, and video clips; streaming of audio and video materials on the Internet | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Providing a website featuring information in the field of entertainment and music; Entertainment and education services, namely, providing on-line classes and instruction in the fields of finance, fundraising, marketing and business; Entertainment and education services, namely, providing on-line classes and instruction in the fields of decentralized applications (DApps), blockchain technology and cryptocurrency; Entertainment and education services, namely, organizing, arranging, and conducting live and virtual events in the fields of entertainment and music, namely, providing on-line non-downloadable visual and audio recordings featuring musical events, plays, films, and dramatic readings | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for accessing, reading, and tracking information in the field of financial transactions, fundraising, and financial pledges on a blockchain; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software to enable users to organize and conduct fundraising events to raise money for creative projects; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software to enable blockchain-based payment verification; Hosting an on-line community website featuring fundraising campaigns for creative projects; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to conduct fundraising events to raise money for projects and make financial pledges to projects; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for enabling users to electronically create, exchange, store, send, receive, accept and transmit digital, cryptographic, non-fungible tokens based on the blockchain technology, smart contracts, and decentralized autonomous organizations | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 3, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | 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. |
| Sep 3, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 26, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 25, 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 25, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 18, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 18, 2024 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2024 | GNS1 | NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2024 | GNSF | SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2024 | CFRC | SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 21, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 21, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 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 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 10, 2024 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 14, 2024 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2024 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2024 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Mar 2, 2024 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Feb 13, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 12, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 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. |
| Nov 13, 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. |
| Nov 13, 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. |
| Oct 5, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 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 22, 2023 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 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. |
| Apr 12, 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. |
| Apr 12, 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. |
| Mar 21, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | 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. |
| Feb 21, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 15, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 14, 2021 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 11, 2021 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |