JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA has filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for 'JPMD'. This new service mark may represent the bank's next step in the digital asset services space, including trading, transfers, and payments using cryptocurrency.
JPMorgan trademark 'JPMD' for cryptocurrency payments
According to the filing submitted on June 16, JPMorgan Chase applied for the 'JPMD' trademark with the USPTO. The application has been accepted for minimum requirements and is currently awaiting assignment to a reviewing attorney. The application is listed in the Principal Register and is still in the early review stage.
The trademark application for 'JPMD' describes a range of services. These include digital asset trading, cryptocurrency transfers, payment processing, real-time token exchanges, digital asset custody, and securities brokerage. JPMorgan is also seeking coverage for secure online financial transactions related to digital currency and blockchain technology.
This application falls under the service mark category, meaning it is likely to apply to services and platforms rather than physical products.