Carnival Cruise Lines recently filed trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for use in the metaverse and non-wind token (NFT) fields.
Doral, Florida-based international cruise line Carnival Cruise Lines has filed four trademark applications for its distinctive “funnel” logo, company name, “Carnival” and “Choose Fun” to enter the metaverse and non-forgeable token (NFT) space. The cruise line is one of the many subsidiaries of Carnival Corporation & Plc, which was founded in 1972.
Carnival Cruise Line Plans in the metaverse
Noted metaverse trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis disclosed on Twitter that Carnival Cruise Line filed its plans in the metaverse with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 23, 2022.
Virtual cruises?
Carnival has filed 4 trademark applications claiming plans for:
?️NFT-backed media
?️Virtual apparel
?️Virtual foods, drinks, consumer merchandise
?️Digital goods marketplace
?️Virtual travel + transport#NFTs #Metaverse #Web3 #CarnivalCruise #ChooseFun pic.twitter.com/We1g2HmRIC— Mike Kondoudis (@KondoudisLaw) August 29, 2022
The company wants to offer the following services in the metaverse.
- Downloadable multimedia files related to travel, as well as image files containing scannable QR codes authenticated by a No Forgery Token (NFT).
- An online marketplace for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital goods that are certified by Non-Forgible Tokens (NFTs).
- Retail store services that offer virtual goods such as clothing, headwear, footwear, jewelry, handbags and accessories, consumer electronics, beverages, toys, home décor, photography and holiday decorations for use in the online virtual world.
- Providing travel agency services, i.e., making reservations and bookings for passengers and visitors for land, air and water transportation in the virtual world
- Entertainment services, i.e., providing virtual environments in which users can interact for leisure and entertainment purposes
Several other cruise lines have debuted in the Web3 space before Carnival Cruise Lines filed for a trademark. Norwegian Cruise Line launched the cruise industry’s first-ever NFT series in April. Meanwhile, Celebrity Cruise Lines released its “Sunset for Peacemakers” NFT series in May.
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