Holding company services performed for third parties, namely, investment management 036-1271

Holding company services are not recognized as services under the Trademark Act, unless the services are clearly provided to entities other than those being held by the holding company. The activity must also meet all criteria for services set forth in TMEP §1301.01(a). Identifications for services in applications filed by holding companies must clearly indicate that the services are performed for third parties and not merely for the holding company's own subsidiaries. It is insufficient to merely indicate that the services are "for others," because said wording is ambiguous and may refer to entities held by the holding company rather than third parties. See TMEP §1402.11.