Trademarks & Intellectual Property

Description

A proprietary 5-pillar system created by Licensed Cosmetologist Valerie Duplan for the assessment, care, and long-term protection of fine natural hair.

Intended classes

• Class 041 — Educational services: professional certification programs, courses, and training for licensed stylists in fine natural hair care.
• Class 044 — Hair care and styling services; personalized hair consultations.
• Class 016 — Printed and downloadable educational guides and ebooks.

Public use — evidence URLs

• https://naturalbeautybyval.app/the-duplan-method
• https://naturalbeautybyval.app/duplan-method
• https://naturalbeautybyval.app/duplan-method/certification

Description

A subscription AI experience that operationalizes The Duplan Method™, delivering the Duplan Hair Assessment Score™, personalized routines, and progress tracking for fine natural hair.

Intended classes

• Class 042 — Software as a service (SaaS): non-downloadable software for AI-assisted hair and scalp assessment.
• Class 044 — Providing information in the field of hair care via a website; personalized hair-care recommendations.

Public use — evidence URLs

• https://naturalbeautybyval.app/lp/crown-ai
• https://naturalbeautybyval.app/portal/crown-ai

Description

The proprietary scoring system inside My Crown AI™ that measures the current condition of fine natural hair and generates a personalized treatment plan.

Intended classes

• Class 042 — SaaS scoring methodology inside My Crown AI™.
• Class 044 — Hair-care assessment services.

Public use — evidence URLs

• https://naturalbeautybyval.app/the-duplan-method

Description

The certifying and licensing body for professionals trained in The Duplan Method™.

Intended classes

• Class 041 — Educational services: certification and licensing of stylists and educators.

Public use — evidence URLs

• https://naturalbeautybyval.app/duplan-method/certification