Play The Board
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US Trademark Registration Number:
6899561
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Goods & Services:
Class 35: Retail store services featuring lottery tickets; promotional services namely the promoting of the lotteries of others
Additional Notes:
Play The Board is an ideal name for a business in the lottery retail and promotional services sector within trademark Class 35. It’s a catchy and memorable name that immediately evokes images of games and fun, which aligns perfectly with the gambling and lottery industry. The word “play” is associated with the excitement and thrill of participating in games, and the phrase “the board” brings to mind board games where strategic decisions can lead to winning outcomes. This ties in seamlessly with the buying and promoting of lottery tickets, as each ticket represents a separate possibility of winning big.
Furthermore, the name has a dynamic and action-oriented feel, encouraging customers to take part in the opportunities provided. This element of encouragement and interaction is crucial in the lottery sector, as it enhances customer engagement and participation. It subtly implies that with Play The Board, customers are empowered to take control, make choices, and enjoy the process of playing for a chance to win. The playful aspect of the name also helps attract a broad audience, appealing to both regular lottery buyers and those who take part occasionally for entertainment.
In addition, Play The Board is easy to spell, pronounce, and remember, which is a significant advantage when discussing business visibility and word-of-mouth promotion. It can serve as a strong brand identity that resonates with the target market. The name stands out, making it easier to develop marketing materials and promotional activities that captivate customers. Its simplicity and appeal also lend themselves to effective branding opportunities across various platforms, from storefronts to online promotions.
In summary, Play The Board not only conveys what the business does but establishes an emotional connection through its energetic and inviting nature. It is a name that embodies the essence of participating in lotteries, making it an excellent choice for a business that is all about generating excitement and delivering potential rewards.
Because it’s a fully registered trademark on the Principal Register, you’ll get near-instant Amazon Brand Registry access without having to worry about Amazon revoking your Brand Registry access later on because of a refusal by the USPTO.
$3,699.00
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$3,699.00
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$3,708
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Communer will hold your funds securely until both you and the seller sign a trademark assignment agreement drafted by Communer. You’ll be refunded if the seller fails to transfer the trademark.
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Yes, you can pay in installments! Just add a trademark to your cart and begin the checkout process. Once you've started the checkout process, you can choose to pay in installments using PayPal, Google Pay, Afterpay, or Klarna. We are not yet able to offer Affirm because Affirm considers Communer a "B2B" business type, which Affirm does not currently support.
Any payment option available to you will be visible on the checkout page when you choose a payment method. If you don't see any of these options, then you or the product might not be eligible.
How soon will I be the legal owner of the trademark after I pay for it?
Most of our buyers become the new legal owner of the trademark within three days of paying for it. Shortly after payment is made, Communer generates a trademark assignment agreement for e-signature by both the buyer and seller. When both parties e-sign, the buyer is now the legal owner of the trademark.
Once both parties e-sign the trademark transfer agreement, Communer's partner law firm, JPG Legal, will record the trademark assignment with the USPTO. The buyer does not pay an additional fee for this filing. The $100 cost for this (including $40 government fee) comes out of the sale price before sending the payout to the seller. Communer does not receive a portion from this amount; the whole $100 goes to legal fees.
This process does not change the legal owner, but it updates the ownership records in the public trademark database. The assignment recordation process usually takes about one week for the USPTO process, though it can take as long as a month or two if complications arise. Once the assignment recordation process is complete, the USPTO will update the listed owner in its TESS search engine and its TSDR trademark records shortly after.
Does the buyer or seller need to file anything with the trademark office to make the trademark purchase official?
No, Communer handles everything. Once both parties e-sign the trademark transfer agreement, Communer's partner law firm, JPG Legal, will record the trademark assignment with the USPTO. The buyer does not pay an additional fee for this filing. The $100 cost for this (including $40 government fee) comes out of the sale price before sending the payout to the seller. Communer does not receive a portion from this amount; the whole $100 goes to legal fees.
How fast can I get Amazon Brand Registry access if I buy a trademark on Communer?
Around half of Communer's buyers are Amazon sellers, so we make the Amazon Brand Registry process as quick and reliable as possible. Our buyers typically gain Amazon Brand Registry access within one week of paying for their trademark.
Once the buyer and seller both e-sign the trademark assignment agreement generated by Communer, the buyer can apply for Amazon Brand Registry using that trademark's registration number. Amazon will send a verification code to the seller, which the seller is then required to forward to the buyer in a timely manner as stated in the assignment agreements we generate.
As long as you apply for Amazon Brand Registry within two weeks of buying your trademark, the seller will not receive their money until you gain Amazon Brand Registry access. This ensures that the seller will do everything possible to give you access to Amazon Brand Registry as soon as possible.
Communer cannot control the actions of Amazon and thus we cannot guarantee that Amazon will grant the buyer Brand Registry access, but all trademarks we sell that are registered for physical goods (e.g. hats, drinkware, furniture, USB hubs) or retail store services should be eligible for Amazon Brand Registry as long as they're not on the Supplemental Register. Very few Communer trademarks are on the Supplemental Register (as of this writing, none are). When trademarks are on the Supplemental Register, we warn you of that in the listing.
If you buy a trademark that is on the Supplemental Register or is registered for services (e.g. management consulting, spa services, restaurant services), then you cannot get a refund or exchange simply because Amazon won't accept that trademark for Brand Registry. The exception is "retail store services" in class 35, which we know is eligible for Amazon Brand Registry access based on our data, at least as of now.
The vast majority of our trademark buyers are able to get Amazon Brand Registry without recording their trademark assignment with the USPTO. If for some reason you are unable to get Amazon Brand Registry at first, we recommend recording your trademark assignment with the USPTO, which we will give you details on how to do. The USPTO currently takes two business days to process an assignment recordation, plus about 3-7 calendar days to update the public database.
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To see the next renewal deadlines for a trademark listed on Communer, just click the link at the top of the listing that takes you to the USPTO's Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR). Then click the "Maintenance" tab and you'll see the next renewal deadline.
For more details about the trademark renewal process and how to check when the next renewal is due, check out this blog post written by our founder.
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