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October 26, 2022

Western Union and PayPal file cryptocurrency-related trademark applications

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Western Union and PayPal file cryptocurrency trademark applications

Ulta Beauty and Viking River Cruises have filed NFT and Metaverse-related trademark applications

Western Union and PayPal file cryptocurrency-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. 

Western Union and PayPal file cryptocurrency-related trademark applications
Mike Kondoudis

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. 

Western Union and PayPal file cryptocurrency-related trademark applications
Mike Kondoudis

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. 

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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 [email protected]

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Valeria Goncharenko

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 [email protected]

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