USPTO serial 97887587
BITKEY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Examiner
- SWIFT, GILBERT M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Phillip A. Rosenberg
Phillip A. Rosenberg KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP3 Times Square, 28th FloorNEW YORK, NY 10036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer hardware; Computer hardware, computer storage devices, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network, blank digital storage media, blank electronic storage media, blank flash drives, blank tapes for storage of computer data, solid stage storage, namely, a nonvolatile storage medium that employs integrated circuits, external computer hard drives, blank digital storage media, machine readable and computer memory devices featuring distributed ledger and cryptography technologies for use as a wallet, purse, folder, bank, safe deposit box, lockbox and vault; Distributed Ledger technology hardware and software, namely computer hardware and recorded computer software for managing electronic payment transactions using distributed ledger technology; Distributed ledger technology hardware and software, namely, computer hardware and recorded computer software used to create, store, manage, transmit, transfer, send and receive cryptographic keys; Distributed ledger technology hardware and software namely, computer hardware and recorded computer software used to create, store, manage, validate, transmit, transfer, receive, send, purchase, sell, trade and exchange digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, information, financial data, financial information, and financial, trade and exchange transactions; Distributed ledger technology hardware and software namely, computer hardware and recorded computer software used to cryptographically sign, validate, authenticate information, data, assets, currency, tokens, tokens of value, and financial, trade and exchange transactions; Biometric scanners and recorded computer software to identify, authenticate, verify, encrypt, create, manage and store signatures, cryptographic keys, credentials, biometric information and biometric data; Biometric identification apparatus and recorded computer software to identify, authenticate and verify persons; Computer hardware, computer storage devices, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network, blank digital storage media, blank electronic storage media, blank flash drives, blank tapes for storage of computer data, solid stage storage, namely, a nonvolatile storage medium that employs integrated circuits, external computer hard drives, blank digital storage media, machine readable and computer memory devices featuring distributed ledger technology for use as a wallet, purse, folder, bank, safe deposit box, lockbox and vault; Computer hardware, computer storage devices, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network, blank digital storage media, blank electronic storage media, blank flash drives, blank tapes for storage of computer data, solid stage storage, namely, a nonvolatile storage medium that employs integrated circuits, external computer hard drives, blank digital storage media, machine readable and computer memory devices; Downloadable software for storing, managing, validating, transmitting, receiving, sending, purchasing, selling, transferring, trading and exchanging digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, information, financial data, financial information, and financial, trade and exchange transactions; Biometric, distributed ledger, and cryptography software technology, namely, downloadable software for the verification, authentication and identification of users, encryption and the receipt, transfer, and exchange of digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, information, and financial, trade and exchange transactions; Downloadable software for enabling users to receive, accept, view, purchase, sell, and exchange digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, information, financial data, financial information, and financial, trade and exchange transactions; Downloadable computer software for use as digital and electronic wallets, purses, folders, banks, safe deposit boxes, lockboxes and vaults | ACTIVE | Mar 13, 2024 |
| 036 | Financial services, namely, electronic financial trading services featuring digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, information, financial data, and financial information, and financial, trade and exchange transaction services; Financial services, namely, electronic transfer of funds, money, cryptocurrency, virtual currencies, crypto assets featuring digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, financial data, financial information, and financial, trade and exchange transaction services; Processing of electronic wallet payments, cryptocurrency payment processing and stablecoin payment processing featuring digital and electronic wallets, purses, folders, banks, safe deposit boxes, lockboxes and vaults, currency exchange services, electronic transfer of digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, and tokens of value, the trading of digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, and tokens of value, facilitation of peer to peer payment services; Providing financial information in the field of biometric, distributed ledger, and cryptography hardware, software, security, and storage for digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, information, financial data, financial information, and financial, trade and exchange transactions | ACTIVE | Mar 13, 2024 |
| 042 | Providing user authentication services using distributed ledger-based software technology for cryptocurrency transactions; Providing on-line non-downloadable computer software for use as a cryptocurrency wallet; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software to enable the creation of and access to a cryptocurrency wallet; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software to enable the secure storage and transfer of digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, and information; Authentication of data in the field of digital assets, digital tokens, tokens of value, and cryptocurrency, using distributed ledger technology; Electronic data storage; Electronic storage of digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, data, and information for others; Electronic storage of cryptographic keys; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for accessing, reading, and tracking information in the field of digital assets, data, and cryptocurrency, on a distributed ledger; Data encryption services; Electronic data storage; providing technology information about designing, and design building computer systems comprised of computer hardware, firmware, system software or application software for accessing and using a distributed ledger network; software as a service, namely, non-downloadable software for storing and accessing digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, and tokens of value; electronic data storage; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software that allows users to send, receive, store, and safeguard digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, data, and information; providing a secure, web-based service in the nature of a website featuring technology that enables users to remotely access, send, receive, store, and manage digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital assets, blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens, utility tokens, tokens of value, documents, data and information; Providing user authentication services using distributed ledger, cryptography, and biometric hardware and software technology for electronic transactions | ACTIVE | Mar 13, 2024 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 28, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 28, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 28, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 18, 2024 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2024 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Sep 26, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 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 26, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 25, 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. |
| Apr 2, 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. |
| Feb 6, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 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 17, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 2, 2024 | FIXD | ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 22, 2023 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 15, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 14, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 14, 2023 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 2023 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Nov 21, 2023 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2023 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 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. |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 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. |
| Aug 23, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 23, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 23, 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. |
| Jul 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. |
| Jul 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. |
| Jul 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. |
| Jul 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. |
| Jul 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. |
| Jul 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. |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 25, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 8, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 17, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |