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Status

Registered

Status Code

800

Status Date

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Serial Number

77824606

Registration Number

4315193

Registration Date

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Mark Type

2000

Filing Date

Friday, September 11, 2009

Published for Opposition

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Trademark Owner History

Alibaba Group Holding Limited - Original Registrant

Classifications

9 [ Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric wires and electric switches; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, excluding karaoke machines and digital picture viewers; blank magnetic data carriers and recording discs; ] [ automatic vending machines and ] [ mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; notebook computers; laptop computers; portable computers; handheld computers; personal digital assistants; personal portable media players; mobile telephones; smart phones; digital cameras; computer workstations comprised of computers and computer monitors; computer servers; computer and telecommunications networking computer hardware; computer network adaptors, switches, routers and hubs; wireless and wired modems and wireless communication cards; laptop holders in the nature of protective sleeves and carrying cases; computer bags; fire-extinguishing apparatus; computer hardware; ] computer firmware, software and downloadable software for use in connection with the provision of an interactive website, namely, for use by third parties to post information, create electronic product catalogs, respond to requests, place and fulfill orders for products, services and business opportunities via local and global computer networks [, for use in document management, for searching, browsing and receiving transmissions of text, electronic documents, graphics and audiovisual information on local, remote area, global computer networks, on intranets or directories of information available on computer networks, for use in software development and web authoring, for use in exchanging information via global computer networks and online from a computer database and the Internet, for business use, for financial management, financial planning, business management, customer relationship management (CRM), inventory management, sales force management, planning and management of personal and business finances, and marketing information management, data mining, high-speed massive e-commerce data processing, and data customization in the field of ecommerce; blank compact discs [ and compact discs featuring music; digital music downloadable from the Internet ] ; telecommunications apparatus, namely, network telephones, electronic facsimile machines, portable devices for sending and receiving electronic emails, and portable instant messaging devices; [ mouse mats; ] mobile phone handsets; mobile phone accessories, namely, battery chargers, cases, covers, ear phones and devices for hands-free use of mobile phones * ; ALL OF THE FOREGOING PRODUCTS EXCLUDING ANY PRODUCTS RELATED TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOODSERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, OR SPAS, ANY PRODUCTS RELATED TO MUSIC OR ENTERTAINMENT SOLD OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOODSERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, OR SPAS, AND ANY PRODUCTS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * ]

38 [ Provision of telecommunication access and links to computer database and to the Internet; ] electronic communication services; interactive telecommunications services; telecommunications services, namely, the electronic transmission of data and documents; [ providing telecommunications connections to the Internet or data bases; provision of telecommunication access to world-wide web; communication by computer terminals; communication by fiber optic networks; electronic transmission of messages and images by computer; facsimile transmission; message sending; paging services; rental of modems; ] transmission of data by electronic means; [ rental of telecommunication equipment; electronic message sending, receiving and forwarding services; transmission and delivery of data by electronic means; electronic transmission and delivery of mail messages, still picture and/or moving picture information such as characters, messages, ] [ music and images, ] [ telegrams, information and data by mechanical, electronic, telephone, telegraph, cable, computer and satellite means; transmission, broadcast and reception of audio, ] [ video, still and moving images and ] [ data whether in compressed or uncompressed form and whether in real or delayed time; electronic messaging services, telephone, video and web conferencing services and order-transmission services; video conferencing services; ] providing an electronic bulletin board that enables users to perform a real-time interactive talk between a computer terminal and an electronic bulletin board containing still picture and moving picture information [ and voice information such as characters ] concerning e-commerce; providing electronic bulletin boards and message boards for transmission of messages among users concerning e-commerce; provision of online discussion forums for transmission of messages among computer users concerning e-commerce; [ television broadcasting services; broadcasting and transmission of radio and television programs; music broadcasting; transmission of music, films, interactive programs, videos, electronic computer games via a global computer network or the Internet; ] [ electronic transmission of information in the field of on-line shopping and general retail services; ] [ video-on-demand transmission services; ] [ news agency services for electronic transmission; providing access to computer databases on the global computer network; ] providing chat room services or transmission of messages among computer users concerning e-commerce [ ; providing multiple user access to global computer information networks; communication services, namely, text and numeric wireless digital messaging services; transmission of information and data communications for assisting decision making; transmission of information through video communication systems; web conferencing services; providing electronic bulletin boards for the posting and transmission of messages among and between computer users concerning consumer products, services and business leads and opportunities; providing an online interactive bulletin board for the posting, promotion, sale and resale of items via a global computer network; providing electronic mail and electronic mail forwarding services; audio and video communication via computers and computer networks, and via a global communications network; providing computer access to online interactive bulletin boards and databases * ; ALL OF THE FOREGOING SERVICES EXCLUDING ANY SERVICES RELATED TO, OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOOD SERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, SPAS, OR THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * ]

35 [ Database management; market research; ] providing computerized online ordering services featuring a wide variety of business and consumer products and services; advertising of goods and services of others via local and global computer networks; [ international import and export agency services; rental of advertising space on communication media; online trading services in the nature of online auctioneering and providing online business evaluation relating thereto; ] online retail store services *, NAMELY, AN E-COMMERCE WEBSITE * featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; [ providing an online business directory of third party web sites to facilitate business transactions; business consultancy services in the field of operating an electronic marketplace for the buyers and sellers of goods and/or services on a global computer network; business assistance in the field of facilitating business transactions via local and global computer networks; marketing and promotion services; publication of publicity materials; dissemination of advertising materials, updating of advertising materials, compilation of advertisements for use as web pages on the Internet; computer data processing; providing information concerning commercial sales * ON E-COMMERCE WEBSITES * ; ] promotional information services, namely, promoting the goods of others by providing information regarding discounts, coupons, rebates, vouchers and special offers for the goods of others; [ telephone answering service; auctioneering provided on the Internet; provision of commercial sales, business information, advertising and commercial information *, ALL IN THE FIELD OF E-COMMERCE * through a global computer network and via the Internet; presentation of goods *, NAMELY, THE GOODS OF OTHERS, * on communication media for retail purposes; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, ] enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods from a general merchandise Internet web site specializing in the marketing of the sale of goods and services of others; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods from a general merchandise catalogue by mail order or by means of telecommunications; the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods from retail outlets; retail and wholesale store services featuring telephones, mobile phone handsets, mobile phone accessories, electronic and telecommunications goods, computer hardware and computer software, batteries, battery chargers, apparatus and instruments for recording, receiving, transmitting and/or reproducing data, information, pictures, images and/or sound, precious metals, [ jewelry, ] precious stones, [ printed matter, stationery and ] magnetic and non magnetically encoded cards, furniture, picture frames, [ household and kitchen utensils, glassware, porcelain and earthenware, textiles, clothing, footwear, headgear, ] laces and embroidery, buttons, ribbons, pins and needles, artificial flowers, carpets, rugs, games and electronic toys, chemicals used in industry, science, photography and agriculture, paints, varnishes and lacquers, [ personal hygiene products, soaps, perfumery, cosmetics, hair and body lotions, essential oils, ] cleaning and bleaching preparations, [ lubricants, ] fuels, [ candles, ] pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations, ironmongery and small items of metal hardware, machines and machine tools, cutlery, razors and hand tools, computers, calculating machines, electrical, photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus and instruments, [ spectacles and sun glasses, ] surgical and medical apparatus and instruments, apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, [ cooking, ] refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, vehicles, firearms, fireworks, silverware, horological and chronometric instruments, musical instruments, magazine, [ cards, paper and cardboard products, ] picture, typewriters and office requisites, packaging materials, rubber and plastics for manufacture use, packing and insulating materials, [ leather and imitations of leather and goods made from these materials, handbags, purses, wallets, leather holders, bags, luggage, umbrellas, ] mirrors, ropes, string, nets, tents, yarns and threads for textile use, coat hangers, [ place mats, ] dressmaker's articles, bed and table covers, [ playthings and sporting articles. foodstuffs and beverages, meat, fish, poultry, preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables, jams and fruits sauces, eggs, milk and milk products, edible oils and fats, coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, flour, bread and cakes, condiments, fresh fruit and vegetables, beer, mineral water, fruit juices and other non-alcoholic drinks, alcoholic beverages, ] floral products, tobacco, smokers' articles and matches; [ direct mail advertising; buying and selling agency services, namely, purchasing a wide variety of consumer, business and industrial products and services for others; selection of goods and procurement of goods, namely, purchasing a wide variety of consumer, business and industrial products and services for individuals and businesses; catalog and online ordering services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; providing statistical information; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; business services, namely, the compilation and rental of mailing lists; business investigation; business networking referral services; import-export agencies; document reproduction; transcription services, namely, conference call, message and stenographic transcription; customer relationship management; business management services relating to e-commerce * ; ALL OF THE FOREGOING SERVICES EXCLUDING ANY SERVICES RELATED TO OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOOD SERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, SPAS, OR THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * ]

42 [ Design and development of computer hardware and software; design of computers, notebook computers, laptop computers, portable computers and handheld computers; design for others in the field of personal digital assistants and personal media players; design for others in the field of mobile telephones and smart phones; design for others in the field of digital cameras; computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to develop and collaborate on address books and calendars; computer programming; computer system software services, namely, design and development of online computer software systems; ] providing direct connection services between computer users for exchanging data, namely, providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the exchange of data; [ computer system design; design and development of web pages; ] hosting web pages for others; hosting computer application software of others for use in searching and retrieving information from databases and computer networks; [ providing technical information at the specific request of end-users by means of telephone or global computer network; ] computer services, namely, providing search engines for customized searching of computer databases and websites on a global computer network [ ; providing customized online web pages featuring user-defined information which includes online links to third party web sites * ; ALL OF THE FOREGOING SERVICES EXCLUDING ANY SERVICES RELATED TO OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOOD SERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, SPAS, OR THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT * ]

The mark consists of the Chinese character for the term "TAO" inside of a thought or speech bubble.
In the Statement, Page 1, line 10, "AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINES AND" is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, lines 3 and 4, "AND COMPACT DISCS FEATURING MUSIC, DIGITAL MUSIC DOWNLOADABLE FROM THE INTERNET;" is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 7, "MOUSE MATS;" is deleted, and, In the Statement Page 2, line 9 after PHONES, "; ALL OF THE FOREGOING PRODUCTS EXCLUDING ANY PRODUCTS RELATED TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOODSERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, OR SPAS, ANY PRODUCTS RELATED TO MUSIC OR ENTERTAINMENT SOLD OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOODSERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, OR SPAS, AND ANY PRODUCTS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT" is inserted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 18, after SERVICES, ", NAMELY, AN E-COMMERCE WEBSITE" is inserted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 29, after SALES, "ON E-COMMERCE WEBSITES" is inserted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 34, after INFORMATION, ", ALL IN THE FIELD OF E-COMMERCE" is inserted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 35, after GOODS, "NAMELY, THE GOODS OF OTHERS," is inserted, and In the Statement, Page 2, line 50, "JEWELRY" is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 51, "PRINTED MATTER, STATIONERY AND" is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 52 and 53, "FURNITURE, PICTURE FRAMES, HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN UTENSILS, GLASSWARE, PORCELAIN AND EARTHENWARE," and "CLOTHING" is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 54, "FOOTWEAR, HEADGEAR," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 2, line 57 through Page 3, line 1, "PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SOAPS, PERFUMERY, COSMETICS, HAIR AND BODY LOTIONS, ESSENTIAL OILS," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3, line 2, "LUBRICANTS," and "CANDLES," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3, line 7, "SPECTACLES AND SUN GLASSES," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3, line 8, "COOKING" is deleted, and In the Statement Page 3, lines 11 and 12, "CARDS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD PRODUCTS," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3, lines 14-16, "LEATHER AND IMITATIONS OF LEATHER AND GOODS MADE FROM THESE MATERIALS, HANDBAGS, PURSES, WALLETS, LEATHER HOLDERS, BAGS, LUGGAGE, UMBRELLAS" is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3 line 17, "PLACE MATS," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3, lines 18-24, "PLAYTHINGS AND SPORTING ARTICLES FOOD STUFFS AND BEVERAGES, MEAT, FISH, POULTRY, PRESERVED, DRIED AND COOKED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, JAMS AND FRUITS SAUCES, EGGS, MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, EDIBLE OILS AND FATS, COFFEE, TEA, COCOA, SUGAR, RICE, FLOUR, BREAD AND CAKES, CONDIMENTS, FRESHFRUIT AND VEGETABLES, BEER, MINERAL WATER, FRUIT JUICES AND OTHER NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3, line 37, after E-COMMERCE, "; ALL OF THE FOREGOING SERVICES EXCLUDING ANY SERVICES RELATED TO OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOOD SERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, SPAS, OR THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT" is inserted, and In the Statement, Page 3, lines 52 and 53, "MUSIC AND IMAGES," is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 3, lines 55 and 56, "VIDEO, STILL AND MOVING IMAGES AND" is deleted, and, In the Statement, Page 4, lines 10-13, TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES; BROADCASTING AND TRANSMISSION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS; MUSIC BROADCASTING; TRANSMISSION OF MUSIC, FILMS, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS, VIDEOS, ELECTRONIC COMPUTER GAMES VIA A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK OR THE INTERNET;" is deleted, and In the Statement, Page 4, line 32 after DATABASES, " ; ALL OF THE FOREGOING SERVICES EXCLUDING ANY SERVICES RELATED TO, OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOOD SERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, SPAS, OR THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT" is inserted, and, In the Statement, Page 4, line 55, after SITES, "; ALL OF THE FOREGOING SERVICES EXCLUDING ANY SERVICES RELATED TO OR PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGES, CAFÉS, CATERING, FOOD SERVICE, HOTELS, LODGING, TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS, CONFERENCES, BANQUET FACILITIES, BEACH CLUBS, SPAS, OR THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION, OR PROVISION OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT" is inserted.
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "TAO" and this means "TAO" in English.

Trademark Events

Oct 10, 2023

Notice Of Acceptance Of Sec. 8 & 9 - E-Mailed

Oct 10, 2023

Registered And Renewed (First Renewal - 10 Yrs)

Oct 10, 2023

Registered - Sec. 8 (10-Yr) Accepted/Sec. 9 Granted

Oct 10, 2023

Case Assigned To Post Registration Paralegal

Apr 7, 2023

Teas Section 8 & 9 Received

Apr 9, 2022

Courtesy Reminder - Sec. 8 (10-Yr)/Sec. 9 E-Mailed

Oct 29, 2020

Notice Of Acceptance Of Sec. 8 - E-Mailed

Oct 29, 2020

Registered - Sec. 8 (6-Yr) Accepted

Oct 28, 2020

Teas Response To Office Action-Post Reg Received

Oct 23, 2020

Applicant/Correspondence Changes (Non-Responsive) Entered

Oct 23, 2020

Teas Change Of Correspondence Received

Oct 23, 2020

Attorney/Dom.Rep.Revoked And/Or Appointed

Oct 23, 2020

Teas Revoke/App/Change Addr Of Atty/Dom Rep Received

Oct 23, 2020

Teas Change Of Owner Address Received

Apr 28, 2020

Post Registration Action Mailed - Sec. 8

Apr 21, 2020

Teas Response To Office Action-Post Reg Received

Oct 22, 2019

Post Registration Action Mailed - Sec. 8

Oct 22, 2019

Case Assigned To Post Registration Paralegal

Oct 1, 2019

Teas Section 8 Received

Apr 9, 2018

Courtesy Reminder - Sec. 8 (6-Yr) E-Mailed

Aug 5, 2016

Attorney/Dom.Rep.Revoked And/Or Appointed

Aug 5, 2016

Teas Revoke/App/Change Addr Of Atty/Dom Rep Received

Dec 14, 2013

Amendment Under Section 7 ¿ Processed

Nov 19, 2013

Sec 7 Request Filed

Nov 30, 2013

Case Assigned To Post Registration Paralegal

Nov 19, 2013

Teas Section 7 Request Received

Apr 9, 2013

Registered-Principal Register

Mar 1, 2013

Extension Of Time To Oppose Process - Terminated

Nov 8, 2012

Extension Of Time To Oppose Received

Oct 16, 2012

Official Gazette Publication Confirmation E-Mailed

Oct 16, 2012

Published For Opposition

Sep 26, 2012

Notification Of Notice Of Publication E-Mailed

Sep 10, 2012

Law Office Publication Review Completed

Sep 7, 2012

Approved For Pub - Principal Register

Sep 7, 2012

Examiner's Amendment Entered

Sep 7, 2012

Notification Of Examiners Amendment E-Mailed

Sep 7, 2012

Examiners Amendment E-Mailed

Sep 7, 2012

Examiners Amendment -Written

Sep 7, 2012

Previous Allowance Count Withdrawn

Sep 7, 2012

Approved For Pub - Principal Register

Aug 16, 2012

Teas/Email Correspondence Entered

Aug 16, 2012

Correspondence Received In Law Office

Aug 14, 2012

Teas Response To Office Action Received

Mar 29, 2012

Notification Of Non-Final Action E-Mailed

Mar 29, 2012

Non-Final Action E-Mailed

Mar 29, 2012

Non-Final Action Written

Mar 1, 2012

Suspension Checked ¿ To Attorney For Action

Aug 25, 2011

Report Completed Suspension Check Case Still Suspended

Feb 24, 2011

Report Completed Suspension Check Case Still Suspended

Aug 21, 2010

Notification Of Letter Of Suspension E-Mailed

Aug 21, 2010

Letter Of Suspension E-Mailed

Aug 21, 2010

Suspension Letter Written

Jul 30, 2010

Teas/Email Correspondence Entered

Jul 30, 2010

Correspondence Received In Law Office

Jul 29, 2010

Assigned To Lie

Jul 20, 2010

Teas Response To Suspension Inquiry Received

Jun 25, 2010

Notification Of Letter Of Suspension E-Mailed

Jun 25, 2010

Letter Of Suspension E-Mailed

Jun 25, 2010

Suspension Letter Written

Jun 8, 2010

Teas/Email Correspondence Entered

Jun 8, 2010

Correspondence Received In Law Office

Jun 8, 2010

Teas Response To Office Action Received

Dec 8, 2009

Notification Of Non-Final Action E-Mailed

Dec 8, 2009

Non-Final Action E-Mailed

Dec 8, 2009

Non-Final Action Written

Nov 30, 2009

Assigned To Examiner

Sep 16, 2009

Notice Of Design Search Code Mailed

Sep 15, 2009

New Application Office Supplied Data Entered

Sep 15, 2009

New Application Entered