A·KIS·MET Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, October 22, 2015, a trademark application was filed for A·KIS·MET with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A·KIS·MET trademark a serial number of 86796600. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, December 28, 2023. This trademark is owned by Automattic Inc.. The A·KIS·MET trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Downloadable computer software for use in blocking and filtering unwanted comments or spam that may be published to a web site

Software solutions, namely, providing use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in blocking and filtering unwanted comments or spam that may be published to a web site
a·kis·met

General Information


Serial Number86796600
Word MarkA·KIS·MET
Filing DateThursday, October 22, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, December 28, 2023
Registration Number5243745
Registration DateTuesday, July 18, 2017
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 2, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "AKISMET" appearing as in a dictionary with syllables separated with a dot.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for use in blocking and filtering unwanted comments or spam that may be published to a web site
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesSoftware solutions, namely, providing use of on-line non-downloadable software for use in blocking and filtering unwanted comments or spam that may be published to a web site

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 27, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 25, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 25, 2005

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 27, 2015
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 25, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 25, 2006

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAutomattic Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10012

Party NameAutomattic Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94107

Party NameAutomattic Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94107

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 16, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, October 26, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, October 27, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, February 12, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 16, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 16, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 12, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 24, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, May 27, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 27, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, June 7, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 8, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 8, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 24, 2016FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, June 24, 2016FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, June 24, 2016NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, October 19, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 16, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 16, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 27, 2016EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Tuesday, December 27, 2016EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Thursday, February 23, 2017JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, March 10, 2017TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 14, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 15, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 15, 2017EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Tuesday, March 28, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 12, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 2, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 18, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 13, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, October 13, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, November 21, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 21, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 14, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, June 8, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 15, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, July 18, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 28, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 28, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, December 28, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, April 14, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 14, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 14, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, April 14, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 14, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, April 15, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 15, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 15, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 15, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 15, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED