USPTO serial 97325722
SONIC
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Status 606
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
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- Examiner
- FICKES, JERI J
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
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Nadya Munasifi Sand
Nadya Munasifi Sand ALSTON & BIRD LLP1201 W. PEACHTREE STREETATLANTA, GA 30309United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable virtual goods, namely, downloadable image files and computer programs featuring food and beverage items for use in online virtual worlds; downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio, and video relating to food and beverage products, restaurants, and content promoting restaurant services authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable loyalty and reward cards which can be redeemed for menu items; downloadable computer software for facilitating commercial transactions at actual and virtual restaurants authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable software that allows users to access restaurant menus, locate restaurants, place food and beverage orders, pay for orders, and collect rewards | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Online retail store services featuring virtual food and virtual beverages; digital retail store services featuring downloadable and non-downloadable virtual goods in the nature of food items and beverages; retail store services featuring virtual food and beverage goods, namely, access tokens for use in online virtual worlds; conducting an incentive program whereby individuals can earn real world and virtual rewards to redeem at actual and virtual restaurants; administration of a rewards program featuring virtual rewards that can be redeemed in the real or virtual world to promote the sale of food and beverage products, as well as restaurant services | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, providing online virtual restaurants in virtual environments; entertainment services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable virtual food items and beverages for use in virtual environments; entertainment services, namely, providing an online virtual restaurant wherein users can earn reward points and virtual currency which may be used to purchase food and beverages; entertainment services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable virtual gifts and rewards, namely, food and beverage items and other items promoting restaurant services, for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; entertainment services, namely, providing online actual and virtual concerts and other virtual events in promotion of restaurant services; Entertainment services, namely, providing an online virtual environment in the nature of a virtual restaurant wherein users can obtain online non-downloadable virtual goods, namely, food and beverages, clothing and bags for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, providing online, non-downloadable virtual food and beverages for use in a virtual environment in the nature of a virtual restaurant created for entertainment purposes; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio, and video files relating to restaurant services or food and beverage products, all authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs) | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software, which uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for facilitating commercial transactions at actual and virtual restaurants; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software that allows users to access restaurant menus, locate restaurants, place food and beverage orders, pay for orders, and collect rewards; Providing temporary use of non- downloadable software that gives users the ability to upload, modify and share virtual reality content, augmented reality content, mixed reality content, information experiences and data in the field of restaurant services and the provision of food and beverage; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for facilitating the sale and exchange of virtual food and beverage products | ACTIVE | — |
| 043 | Operating a virtual restaurant in the nature of an online virtual environment where consumers can purchase actual food and beverage products for delivery | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | 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 11, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 8, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jan 8, 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. |
| Jun 17, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 17, 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. |
| Feb 26, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 24, 2023 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Nov 20, 2023 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Oct 13, 2023 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 22, 2023 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2023 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 25, 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 5, 2023 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2023 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 14, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 14, 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 8, 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. |
| Feb 8, 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. |
| Feb 8, 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. |
| Feb 4, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 3, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 3, 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. |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Oct 6, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 28, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 26, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |