# GSLT Holdings — Expungement Evidence Checklist

**Target:** US Registration #7318305 (Serial 79356604)
**Registrant:** GSLT Holdings Limited (Palace Skateboards)
**Mark:** PALACE (standard character)
**Registration Date:** March 5, 2024
**Classes:** 009, 035, 036, 038, 041, 042
**Goods:** All blockchain, NFT, cryptocurrency, virtual reality, metaverse related
**Date of Investigation:** March 14, 2026

**Purpose:** Demonstrate through diligent search that GSLT has never used "PALACE" in commerce for the registered goods/services. This file documents every source checked, what was found (or not found), and the date checked.

**Critical Discovery:** This is a Section 66(a) Madrid Protocol registration. **No specimens of use were ever submitted.** The registration was granted entirely without proof of use in US commerce. Additionally, **reexamination** (15 U.S.C. § 1066b) is available NOW — no need to wait until March 2027 for expungement. See Section X for details.

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## Registered Goods Summary (What We're Looking For)

| Class | Registered Goods (Summarized) | What Would Constitute Use |
|-------|-------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 009 | Downloadable software for trading/storing/sending crypto, NFTs, digital collectibles; VR/AR headsets and software; metaverse software | A real app, download, or software product for crypto/NFT/VR |
| 035 | Online retail store services for crypto, NFTs, digital collectibles; advertising/marketing in metaverse | An online store selling crypto/NFT goods, or metaverse advertising services |
| 036 | Financial services for crypto/digital currency; NFT-backed financial products; crypto exchange/wallet services | A crypto exchange, wallet, or financial product |
| 038 | Electronic transmission of crypto/NFT data; communication services in metaverse/VR | A messaging or data transmission service for crypto/metaverse |
| 041 | Entertainment services in metaverse/VR; providing online non-downloadable virtual goods (NFTs) for gaming | A metaverse game, VR entertainment, or NFT gaming platform |
| 042 | Non-downloadable software (SaaS) for crypto/NFT trading, minting; blockchain platform; smart contract development | A web-based crypto platform, NFT minting service, or blockchain SaaS |

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## I. Official Product Channels

### 1. Apple App Store — "Palace Skateboards" app
- [x] Download/review the app listing
- [x] Check app description for any crypto/NFT/blockchain features
- [x] Check app screenshots for any crypto/NFT/blockchain UI
- [x] Check app version history for any crypto/NFT update
- [x] Check app category classification
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. App exists ("PALACE" by Palace Skateboards Ltd, ID 1617052255). Category: Shopping. Features: push notifications for product drops, e-commerce, Apple Pay checkout, store locator, "PALACE MEDITATION STATION" wellness feature. Current version 1.4.16 (Feb 23, 2026). Zero mention of crypto, NFT, blockchain, metaverse, VR, or web3 anywhere in the listing. This is a standard clothing retail app.

### 2. Google Play Store — "Palace" or "Palace Skateboards" app
- [x] Search for Palace Skateboards app
- [x] Check description, screenshots, version history
- [x] Look for any separate Palace crypto/NFT app
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No official Palace Skateboards Android app exists. Only a third-party fan app ("Palace Drop" by com.palacedrop.android) for tracking product drops. No GSLT Holdings app of any kind on Google Play.

### 3. palaceskateboards.com — Official Website
- [x] Check current homepage and all navigation sections
- [x] Search site for: "crypto," "NFT," "blockchain," "token," "metaverse," "virtual reality," "web3," "mint," "wallet"
- [x] Check any "digital" or "technology" or "innovation" section
- [x] Check footer links for any crypto/tech products
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Site navigation: Spring 2026 Range, Palace World Industries, Shops, Web Shop, Advice, Manor Place. Legal subdomain (boring.palaceskateboards.com) contains standard retail policies only. Zero references to crypto, NFT, blockchain, web3, metaverse, virtual goods, or digital collectibles anywhere on the site. Google `site:palaceskateboards.com NFT crypto blockchain` returns zero results.

### 4. Wayback Machine — palaceskateboards.com Historical Snapshots
- [x] Check snapshots from 2022 (NFT hype peak, when filing likely originated)
- [x] Check snapshots from 2023
- [x] Check snapshots from 2024 (registration year)
- [x] Check snapshots from 2025
- [x] Look for any pages that existed temporarily and were removed
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Wayback Machine has captured palaceskateboards.com 2,062 times between September 23, 2009 and March 2, 2026. Total URLs archived: 4,557. URL filter search for "nft", "crypto", "blockchain", "web3" each returned "No matching URLs found." No crypto/NFT page has ever existed on this domain at any point in its 17-year history.

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## II. NFT & Blockchain Marketplaces

### 5. OpenSea
- [x] Search "Palace" and "Palace Skateboards" collections
- [x] Check for any verified Palace Skateboards account
- [x] Look for any PALACE-branded NFT collections
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards collection exists. `site:opensea.io "palace skateboards"` returns zero results. No verified account.

### 6. Rarible
- [x] Search "Palace" and "Palace Skateboards"
- [x] Check for verified account or collections
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No results for Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings.

### 7. Foundation
- [x] Search for Palace-related collections or drops
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings collection found.

### 8. SuperRare
- [x] Search for Palace-related artwork or collections
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No results.

### 9. Blur
- [x] Search for Palace NFT collections
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No results for Palace Skateboards.

### 10. Magic Eden
- [x] Search for Palace NFT collections (Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings collection found. An unrelated "The Royals" collection appeared under "the Palace" — no connection to the skateboard brand.

### 11. LooksRare / X2Y2
- [x] Search for Palace-branded NFT activity
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. An unrelated "Palace Collection" on Polygon (contract 0x8f87...26d6) appeared on CoinMarketCap — anonymous creator, 600 tokens, 28 owners, ~$690 total volume. No connection to GSLT Holdings or Palace Skateboards.

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## III. Blockchain & Crypto Infrastructure

### 12. Etherscan (Ethereum)
- [x] Search for any "Palace" or "PALACE" branded smart contracts
- [x] Check for any ERC-20 token named "Palace"
- [x] Check for any ERC-721/1155 NFT contracts branded "Palace Skateboards"
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Three unrelated "Palace" contracts found, none connected to GSLT:
  - "Palace" (DPAL) ERC-721: 0xe2b0...0db, deployed Sep 2022, anonymous deployer, 1,653 minted. Not Palace Skateboards.
  - "Palace" (PAA) ERC-20: 0x3d9a...27f, paatoken.io payment platform, 2019-2020 era, 8 holders, effectively dead. Not Palace Skateboards.
  - "palacecoin" (pla): 0xad19...3f8, 60 tokens, 2 holders, micro-project by anonymous individual. Not Palace Skateboards.

### 13. Solscan / Solana Explorer
- [x] Search for Palace-branded tokens or NFT collections
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings tokens or collections found on Solana.

### 14. Polygon/BSC/Other L2 Explorers
- [x] Search for Palace-branded contracts on major L2s
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Polygon: only "BitcoinPalace (BIT)" — unrelated, 24 holders, zero value. BSC: "Ice Palace (ICEPALACE)" — 3 tokens, 3 holders; "ROYAL PALACE (RYL)" — 0 holders. All unrelated micro-tokens.

### 15. CoinGecko / CoinMarketCap
- [x] Search for any "Palace" cryptocurrency or token
- [x] Check if any token is associated with Palace Skateboards / GSLT
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Only the unrelated PAA payment token listed on CoinGecko ($0.000002, $1.68 daily volume). No GSLT Holdings or Palace Skateboards token on either platform.

### 16. DeFi Platforms (Uniswap, SushiSwap, etc.)
- [x] Search for any Palace token listed for trading
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings token found on any DEX. No liquidity pools.

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## IV. Crypto Wallet & Exchange Presence

### 17. Major Crypto Exchanges (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken)
- [x] Search for any "Palace" branded product, token listing, or partnership
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings product, listing, or partnership found on any major exchange.

### 18. Crypto Wallet Apps
- [x] Search app stores for "Palace wallet" or "Palace crypto"
- [x] Check if Palace Skateboards offers any wallet functionality
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace-branded crypto wallet app exists. Palace Skateboards' only app is the iOS shopping app described in #1.

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## V. VR / AR / Metaverse Presence

### 19. Meta Quest Store (Oculus)
- [x] Search for any "Palace" VR/AR application
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards VR app. Only generic VR skateboarding games ("Virtual Skate", "VR Skater: SL") with no Palace affiliation.

### 20. Steam VR
- [x] Search for Palace-branded VR content
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards VR content on Steam. Only the Palace x Need for Speed Unbound collaboration (2022) — a conventional non-VR racing game with Palace-branded cosmetics. No VR/metaverse component.

### 21. Decentraland
- [x] Search for Palace-branded land, wearables, or experiences
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards land, wearables, or experiences in Decentraland.

### 22. The Sandbox
- [x] Search for Palace-branded assets or experiences
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards LAND, assets, or game experiences in The Sandbox.

### 23. Roblox
- [x] Search for official Palace Skateboards experiences or items
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No official Palace Skateboards experience on Roblox. An unrelated "BLACKPINK: THE PALACE" experience exists — no connection.

### 24. VRChat
- [x] Search for Palace-branded worlds or content
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Two unrelated worlds named "The Palace" by users "OPCherry" and "Spijette." A separate "palacevr.net" is an unrelated VRChat avatar creator. No Palace Skateboards presence.

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## VI. Social Media & Marketing

### 25. Instagram (@palaceskateboards)
- [x] Search posts for: NFT, crypto, blockchain, metaverse, web3, virtual, token, mint
- [x] Check if any post ever announced a digital/crypto product
- [x] Check bio for any crypto/NFT links
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Account has 2M+ followers, 2,719+ posts. No indexed posts referencing NFT, crypto, blockchain, metaverse, web3, or digital tokens. Bio contains no crypto/NFT links.

### 26. Twitter/X (@PALACELONDON)
- [x] Search tweets for crypto/NFT/blockchain announcements
- [x] Check for any crypto-related partnerships
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No crypto or NFT announcements on the official Palace X/Twitter account. Searches for "@PALACELONDON NFT," "@PALACELONDON crypto," "@PALACELONDON blockchain" returned no results.

### 27. YouTube
- [x] Search "Palace Skateboards NFT," "Palace crypto," "Palace blockchain"
- [x] Check official Palace channel for any crypto/digital product videos
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No results showing any Palace Skateboards YouTube content related to crypto, NFT, or blockchain.

### 28. TikTok
- [x] Search for Palace Skateboards crypto/NFT content
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No TikTok content from Palace Skateboards referencing crypto, NFT, or blockchain.

### 29. Discord
- [x] Search for official Palace Skateboards Discord server
- [x] Check if any crypto/NFT channels exist
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No evidence of an official Palace Skateboards Discord server with NFT or crypto channels.

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## VII. Press & Media Coverage

### 30. Google News Search
- [x] "Palace Skateboards NFT"
- [x] "Palace Skateboards crypto"
- [x] "Palace Skateboards blockchain"
- [x] "Palace Skateboards metaverse"
- [x] "Palace Skateboards web3"
- [x] "Palace Skateboards virtual reality"
- [x] "GSLT Holdings blockchain"
- [x] "GSLT Holdings NFT"
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Zero results across all eight queries. All Palace coverage concerns physical apparel drops, collaborations (Nike, Vans, The North Face, Doraemon), and store openings.

### 31. Fashion/Streetwear Trade Publications
- [x] Highsnobiety — search Palace + crypto/NFT
- [x] Hypebeast — search Palace + crypto/NFT
- [x] Complex — search Palace + crypto/NFT
- [x] Business of Fashion — search Palace + crypto/NFT
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Highsnobiety covered the streetwear-to-NFT trend broadly but Palace was not mentioned as a participant. Hypebeast has a dedicated blockchain/NFT tag covering dozens of brand launches (Gucci, Nike, Adidas) — Palace does not appear. Complex returned only unrelated skateboard NFT projects.

### 32. Crypto/Web3 Trade Publications
- [x] CoinDesk — search "Palace"
- [x] The Block — search "Palace"
- [x] Decrypt — search "Palace"
- [x] NFT Now — search "Palace"
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Zero results on any crypto publication. The Block search returned only theblockskatesupply.com (a skate retailer stocking Palace decks).

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## VIII. Business & Corporate Records

### 33. Crunchbase
- [x] Search GSLT Holdings and Palace Skateboards
- [x] Check for any crypto/blockchain investments, products, or pivots
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Palace Skateboards profile describes clothing/apparel retailer only. No crypto, blockchain, or digital asset activity listed. No GSLT Holdings profile found.

### 34. LinkedIn
- [x] Search Palace Skateboards company page for blockchain/crypto job postings
- [x] Search for employees with crypto/blockchain/NFT titles at Palace
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No blockchain/crypto employees or job postings found at Palace Skateboards.

### 35. GitHub
- [x] Search for Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings repositories
- [x] Look for any blockchain/smart contract/crypto codebases
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No official Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings GitHub organization or repository found. Only a third-party auto-checkout bot (jadech32/PalaceATC) for the retail store.

### 36. Companies House (UK — Palace Skateboards HQ)
- [x] Check GSLT Holdings filing history
- [x] Look for any subsidiary or division related to crypto/digital/technology
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. GSLT Holdings Limited (Company 10560823), incorporated Jan 12, 2017. SIC Code: 64209 (holding company). Directors: Levent James Tanju and Gareth Lloyd Skewis. Subsidiaries: Palace Skateboards Limited (SIC 47789 — retail), Endell Shipping Limited. No filings relate to technology, digital, crypto, or blockchain. No crypto subsidiary identified. Filing history consists entirely of routine accounts and confirmation statements.

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## IX. Domain Registrations

### 37. Domain Searches
- [x] palacenft.com — WHOIS: Registered Feb 3, 2025 via NameSilo. EXPIRED (renew period). Privacy-protected registrant. Was a GoDaddy "for sale" parked domain in March 2022. **NOT owned by GSLT Holdings.**
- [x] palacecrypto.com — WHOIS: Registered Mar 5, 2023 via NameBright. Owner: HugeDomains.com (domain broker), Denver, CO. Listed for sale. **NOT owned by GSLT Holdings.**
- [x] palaceweb3.com — WHOIS: "No match for domain" — **never registered.**
- [x] palacemetaverse.com — WHOIS: "No match for domain" — **never registered.**
- [x] palacetoken.com — WHOIS: "No match for domain" — **never registered.**
- [x] palacewallet.com — WHOIS: "No match for domain" — **never registered.**
- [x] Check if any of these are registered to GSLT or Palace Skateboards
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. None of the six crypto-related "Palace" domains are owned by GSLT Holdings. Four were never registered. GSLT did not even secure basic domains for the goods/services they claimed in their trademark filing.

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## X. USPTO Records — Specimen Review

### 38. USPTO TSDR — Filed Specimens
- [x] Pull the actual specimens submitted with Serial 79356604
- [x] Examine what products/services were depicted
- [x] Determine if specimens show actual crypto/NFT/blockchain use or something else
- [x] Check if any Office Actions were issued questioning the specimens
- **Result: NO SPECIMENS WERE EVER SUBMITTED.** This is a Section 66(a) Madrid Protocol registration. Under §66(a), no proof of use in commerce is required at filing or at registration. The "First Use Anywhere" and "First Use in Commerce" dates are listed as unavailable/not provided. The registration was granted entirely without any demonstration that the mark PALACE was ever used in US commerce for these goods. The first time specimens are legally required is the Section 71 Declaration of Use (years 5-6), due approximately March 5, 2029 to March 5, 2030.

### 39. USPTO TSDR — Prosecution History
- [x] Review full prosecution history
- [x] Check for any examiner rejections or requirements
- [x] Check for any amendments to goods/services descriptions
- [x] Check Statement of Use or Declaration of Use filings
- **Result:** Full prosecution history documented:

| Date | Event |
|------|-------|
| Jul 7, 2022 | International Registration 1699236 filed with WIPO |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Serial 79356604 assigned; §66(a) transmission to USPTO |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Assigned to examining attorney |
| Apr 27-28, 2023 | Non-final Office Action issued |
| Jun 9-10, 2023 | Non-final refusal mailed |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Applicant's TEAS response (via William C. Wright, Epstein Drangel LLP) |
| Oct 8, 2023 | First limitation of goods received from IB |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Final refusal issued |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Second limitation from IB |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Examiner's amendment entered; approved for publication |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Published in Official Gazette for opposition |
| Mar 5, 2024 | REGISTERED — Reg. #7318305 |
| Mar-Apr 2024 | Post-registration corrections from IB |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Partial invalidation proceeding created (Proceeding 72629) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Notification of possible opposition sent to IB |

Notable: GSLT narrowed goods via IB limitations to overcome the examiner's refusal. A categorical exclusion of "gambling, betting or casino services" was added throughout Classes 035, 036, 038, 041, 042.

No opposition was filed during the 30-day opposition window.

**GSLT is actively using this registration offensively** — 14 opposition proceedings filed between June 2024 and March 2026 against third parties (Silver Palace, The Peace Palace, GPalace, The World of the Palace, etc.).

**7 expungement/reexamination proceedings already pending** against GSLT's Palace portfolio by Shoe Palace Corp., Paris the Prince LLC, Sports and Custom Tees Inc., Richard Worley (Plaid Palace), Musse Innovation LLC (Palace Curriculum), and others.

No Statement of Use or Declaration of Use has been filed (none required yet under §66(a)).

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## XI. Financial Regulatory

### 40. SEC EDGAR
- [x] Search for GSLT Holdings or Palace Skateboards filings
- [x] Look for any crypto/token offering registrations
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No SEC filings found. GSLT Holdings is a UK private holding company with no US securities obligations. No crypto token offering registration.

### 41. FinCEN MSB Registry
- [x] Search for Palace or GSLT as a registered Money Services Business
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Neither "GSLT Holdings" nor "Palace Skateboards" appears in FinCEN MSB registrant search. No registered crypto money services activity in the US.

### 42. State Money Transmitter Licenses
- [x] Check major states (NY BitLicense, CA, TX) for Palace/GSLT
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No state money transmitter registrations found for GSLT Holdings or Palace Skateboards. Any crypto exchange or wallet service (Class 036 goods) would require these licenses.

### 43. FCA (UK Financial Conduct Authority)
- [x] Search for GSLT Holdings or Palace in crypto-asset registration
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Neither GSLT Holdings nor Palace Skateboards appears in the FCA's register of crypto-asset firms. Under UK Money Laundering Regulations, any business carrying on crypto-asset activities in the UK must register with the FCA. Confirms no registered crypto business activity in GSLT's home jurisdiction.

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## XII. Consumer Evidence

### 44. Reddit
- [x] r/palaceclothing — search for NFT, crypto, blockchain discussions
- [x] r/cryptocurrency — search for Palace
- [x] r/NFT — search for Palace Skateboards
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. Zero results across all subreddits. Not even speculative fan discussion about Palace entering crypto/NFT. Complete absence of consumer association between Palace Skateboards and any digital asset product.

### 45. Trustpilot / Consumer Review Sites
- [x] Search for any Palace crypto/NFT product reviews
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. 51 reviews on Trustpilot for palaceskateboards.com. All concern e-commerce logistics (delivery, refunds, product quality). Zero mention of NFT, crypto, blockchain, or digital assets.

### 46. Product Hunt
- [x] Search for any Palace-branded crypto/tech product launches
- **Result:** NO EVIDENCE OF USE. No Palace Skateboards or GSLT Holdings crypto/tech product found on Product Hunt.

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## Summary of Findings

| # | Source | Evidence of Use Found? | Notes |
|---|--------|----------------------|-------|
| 1 | Apple App Store | NO | Shopping/wellness app only. Zero crypto/NFT features. |
| 2 | Google Play Store | NO | No official app exists. |
| 3 | palaceskateboards.com | NO | Clothing retail only. Zero crypto/NFT references. |
| 4 | Wayback Machine | NO | 4,557 URLs archived 2009-2026. Zero crypto/NFT pages ever. |
| 5 | OpenSea | NO | No collection. No verified account. |
| 6 | Rarible | NO | No results. |
| 7 | Foundation | NO | No results. |
| 8 | SuperRare | NO | No results. |
| 9 | Blur | NO | No results. |
| 10 | Magic Eden | NO | No results. |
| 11 | LooksRare/X2Y2 | NO | Unrelated "Palace Collection" by anonymous third party. |
| 12 | Etherscan | NO | Three unrelated "Palace" tokens by anonymous third parties. |
| 13 | Solscan | NO | No results. |
| 14 | L2 Explorers | NO | Unrelated micro-tokens only. |
| 15 | CoinGecko/CMC | NO | Only unrelated PAA payment token ($0.000002). |
| 16 | DeFi Platforms | NO | No liquidity pools or token listings. |
| 17 | Crypto Exchanges | NO | No products, listings, or partnerships. |
| 18 | Crypto Wallet Apps | NO | No Palace wallet app exists. |
| 19 | Meta Quest Store | NO | No VR app. |
| 20 | Steam VR | NO | No VR content. NFS Unbound collab is non-VR. |
| 21 | Decentraland | NO | No land, wearables, or experiences. |
| 22 | The Sandbox | NO | No LAND, assets, or games. |
| 23 | Roblox | NO | No official experience. |
| 24 | VRChat | NO | No branded worlds. |
| 25 | Instagram | NO | 2M+ followers, 2,719+ posts. Zero crypto/NFT references. |
| 26 | Twitter/X | NO | Zero crypto/NFT announcements. |
| 27 | YouTube | NO | No crypto/NFT/blockchain content. |
| 28 | TikTok | NO | No crypto/NFT content. |
| 29 | Discord | NO | No official server with crypto/NFT channels. |
| 30 | Google News | NO | Zero results across 8 search queries. |
| 31 | Fashion Pubs | NO | Hypebeast, Highsnobiety, Complex — zero Palace crypto coverage. |
| 32 | Crypto Pubs | NO | CoinDesk, The Block, Decrypt, NFT Now — zero results. |
| 33 | Crunchbase | NO | Clothing/apparel retailer profile only. |
| 34 | LinkedIn | NO | No blockchain/crypto employees or job postings. |
| 35 | GitHub | NO | No official repos. Only third-party checkout bot. |
| 36 | Companies House | NO | Holding co. (SIC 64209) + retail subsidiary. No crypto entity. |
| 37 | Domains | NO | 0 of 6 crypto domains owned by GSLT. 4 never registered. |
| 38 | USPTO Specimens | NO | **No specimens ever submitted.** §66(a) registration. |
| 39 | USPTO Prosecution | N/A | See prosecution history above. No use evidence in file. |
| 40 | SEC EDGAR | NO | No filings. |
| 41 | FinCEN | NO | Not registered as MSB. |
| 42 | State MTL | NO | No money transmitter licenses. |
| 43 | FCA | NO | Not registered as crypto-asset firm in UK. |
| 44 | Reddit | NO | Zero consumer discussion. Not even speculation. |
| 45 | Trustpilot | NO | 51 reviews, all e-commerce logistics. Zero crypto mentions. |
| 46 | Product Hunt | NO | No product launches found. |

**Evidence of use found: 0 out of 46 sources.**

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## Tangential Findings (Not Evidence of Use)

These findings surfaced during the investigation but do NOT constitute evidence of use:

1. **Need for Speed Unbound "Palace Edition" (Dec 2022):** Palace collaborated with EA on a conventional non-VR racing game with Palace-branded car liveries and in-game clothing. Standard video game licensing deal. No NFT, no blockchain, no crypto component. Does not satisfy any registered goods/services.

2. **Gucci Vault x Palace (Oct 2022):** Physical clothing collaboration sold through Gucci Vault. Gucci separately operated NFT programs (SUPERGUCCI, Gucci Grail), but the Palace collaboration was physical products only. No Palace NFT was created.

3. **Unrelated "Palace" tokens/NFTs on-chain:** Multiple anonymous third parties have deployed "Palace"-named tokens and NFTs on Ethereum, Polygon, and other chains. None are affiliated with GSLT Holdings. None use the Palace Skateboards brand. These are generic appropriations of the word "Palace."

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## Legal Pathway: Reexamination vs. Expungement

| | Reexamination (§1066b) | Expungement (§1066a) |
|---|---|---|
| Question | Was the mark in use on the registration date? | Has the mark EVER been used? |
| Filing window | Within 5 years of registration (before Mar 5, 2029) | Between 3-10 years after registration (Mar 2027 - Mar 2034) |
| Available NOW? | **YES** | No — earliest March 2027 |
| Fee per class | $400 | $600 |
| Cost for 6 classes | $2,400 | $3,600 |
| Burden | Petitioner shows prima facie non-use on registration date | Petitioner shows prima facie non-use ever |

**Recommendation:** File reexamination now ($2,400 for all 6 classes) rather than waiting until March 2027 for expungement. The evidence supports both — GSLT has never used the mark for these goods — but reexamination is available immediately and costs less.

**Existing challenges:** 7 expungement/reexamination proceedings are already pending against GSLT's Palace portfolio by other parties (Shoe Palace Corp., Paris the Prince LLC, etc.). This demonstrates the mark is already contested and strengthens the case that these are speculative filings.

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## Conclusion

Across 46 sources spanning app stores, NFT marketplaces, blockchain explorers, crypto exchanges, VR/metaverse platforms, social media, press coverage, business records, domain registrations, USPTO records, financial regulators, and consumer forums, **zero evidence was found that GSLT Holdings Limited or Palace Skateboards has ever used the mark "PALACE" in US commerce for any of the goods or services registered under US Registration #7318305.**

The registration covers exclusively blockchain, NFT, cryptocurrency, virtual reality, and metaverse goods/services. GSLT's actual business is physical clothing and skateboard retail. No specimens of use were ever submitted to the USPTO (§66(a) registration). No crypto-related domains were secured. No blockchain/crypto employees were hired. No products were developed. No announcements were made. No press coverage exists. No consumer has ever associated Palace Skateboards with digital assets.

The filing appears to be a speculative defensive registration made during the 2022 NFT hype cycle, with no genuine intent to use the mark for the registered goods. GSLT is nevertheless using this registration offensively to oppose third-party trademark applications (14 proceedings filed since June 2024).

This evidence package supports a petition for reexamination under 15 U.S.C. § 1066b (available now) or expungement under 15 U.S.C. § 1066a (available March 2027).