Western Union and PayPal file cryptocurrency-related trademark applications
In Brief
Western Union and PayPal file cryptocurrency trademark applications
Ulta Beauty and Viking River Cruises have filed NFT and Metaverse-related trademark applications
Two major financial companies, American financial services company Western Union Holdings and payment giant Paypal, have filed crypto-related trademark applications. Mike Kondoudis, the United States Patent and Trademark Office licensed trademark attorney, shared the news on his Twitter.
Western Union’s application focuses on financial services within Web3. The company plans to provide an exchange for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, trade commodities and cryptocurrencies, and manage digital currency and electronic wallets. Additionally, Western Union filed trademarks for digital currency exchange operations and the issuance of tokens of value. According to Mike Kondoudis, the trademark application also includes metaverse-related use cases.
PayPal has also recently applied for Web3 trademark applications. The company plans to introduce downloadable software for conducting operations with cryptocurrencies and other digital tokens.
It’s worth noting that the past week saw several more NFT and metaverse-related trademark applications. Viking River Cruises has filed 16 of these. The river cruise line claims plans for non-fungible tokens, virtual travel, tours, food, and beverage. More than that, Viking Cruises plans to develop a digital goods marketplace and software for creating, selling, buying, storing, and managing NFTs and digital goods.
Ulta Beauty Inc. has filed NFT and Metaverse-related trademark applications with plans to develop virtual reality cosmetics, salon services, and games. Additionally, the American beauty chain will issue NFTs featuring images and videos.
Read related posts:
Disclaimer
In line with the Trust Project guidelines, please note that the information provided on this page is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other form of advice. It is important to only invest what you can afford to lose and to seek independent financial advice if you have any doubts. For further information, we suggest referring to the terms and conditions as well as the help and support pages provided by the issuer or advertiser. MetaversePost is committed to accurate, unbiased reporting, but market conditions are subject to change without notice.
About The Author
Valeria is a reporter for Metaverse Post. She focuses on fundraises, AI, metaverse, digital fashion, NFTs, and everything web3-related. Valeria has a Master’s degree in Public Communications and is getting her second Major in International Business Management. She dedicates her free time to photography and fashion styling. At the age of 13, Valeria created her first fashion-focused blog, which developed her passion for journalism and style. She is based in northern Italy and often works remotely from different European cities. You can contact her at valerygoncharenko@mpost.io
More articles
Valeria is a reporter for Metaverse Post. She focuses on fundraises, AI, metaverse, digital fashion, NFTs, and everything web3-related. Valeria has a Master’s degree in Public Communications and is getting her second Major in International Business Management. She dedicates her free time to photography and fashion styling. At the age of 13, Valeria created her first fashion-focused blog, which developed her passion for journalism and style. She is based in northern Italy and often works remotely from different European cities. You can contact her at valerygoncharenko@mpost.io
