F Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, a trademark application was filed for F with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the F trademark a serial number of 85984074. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, January 27, 2023. This trademark is owned by Facebook, Inc.. The F trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing computer, electronic and online databases in the field of entertainment and in the fields of secondary, collegiate, social and community interest groups; Photosharing and video sharing services; Electronic journals and web logs, featuring user generated or specified content; Electronic publishing services for others; Entertainment services, namely, facilitating interactive and multiplayer and single player game services for games played via computer or communication networks; Providing information about online computer games and video games via computer or communication networks

Computer software development tools; Computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); Application programming interface (API) for computer software which facilitates online services for social networking, building social networking applications and for allowing data retrieval, upload, download, access and management; Computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks; downloadable e-commerce computer software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; software for sending electronic message alerts and reminders via the Internet; software for transmitting orders and for sending and receiving electronic messages via the Internet

Providing access to computer, electronic and online databases; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, messages and information; Providing online forums for communication on topics of general interest; Providing online communications links which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; Facilitating access to third party web sites via a universal login; Providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of general interest; Audio, text and video broadcasting services over computer or other communication networks, namely, uploading, posting, displaying, tagging, and electronically transmitting data, information, audio and video images; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of photos and videos; peer-to-peer photo and video sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files and video files among internet users

Financial transaction processing services, namely, clearing and reconciling financial transactions via computer and communication networks; Electronic processing and transmission of bill payment data for users of computer and communication networks; Electronic funds transfer services; Bill payment services; Financial exchange services, namely, providing a virtual currency for use by members of an online community via computer and communication networks

Marketing, advertising and promotion services; Market research and information services; Promoting the goods and services of others via computer and communication networks; Facilitating the exchange and sale of services and products of third parties via computer and communication networks; Online retail store services featuring delivery of digital media, namely, pre-recorded music, video, images, text and audiovisual works; providing online marketplaces for sellers of goods and/or services; providing a website for connecting sellers with buyers; Charitable services, namely, promoting public awareness about charitable, philanthropic, volunteer, public and community service and humanitarian activities

Social introduction, networking and dating services; Providing online computer databases in the fields of social networking, social introduction and dating; Providing social services, namely, social networking services and information in the field of personal development, namely, self-improvement, self-fulfillment, charitable, philanthropic, volunteer, public and community services, and humanitarian activities

Computer services, namely, creating virtual communities for registered users to organize groups and events, participate in discussions, and engage in social, business and community networking; Computer services, namely, hosting electronic facilities for others for organizing and conducting meetings, events and interactive discussions via communication networks; Application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting computer software applications of others; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software to enable or facilitate the uploading, downloading, streaming, posting, displaying, blogging, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information over communication networks; Providing an online network service that enables users to transfer personal identity data to and share personal identify data with and among multiple websites; Providing a web site featuring technology that enables online users to create personal profiles featuring social networking ...
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General Information


Serial Number85984074
Word MarkF
Filing DateTuesday, January 15, 2013
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, January 27, 2023
Registration Number4978381
Registration DateTuesday, June 14, 2016
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 24, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding computer, electronic and online databases in the field of entertainment and in the fields of secondary, collegiate, social and community interest groups; Photosharing and video sharing services; Electronic journals and web logs, featuring user generated or specified content; Electronic publishing services for others; Entertainment services, namely, facilitating interactive and multiplayer and single player game services for games played via computer or communication networks; Providing information about online computer games and video games via computer or communication networks
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized letter "F" appearing inside of a two-dimensional shape. The shape shown by the broken lines is not a part of the mark and it serves only to show the position of the mark. The circular shape shown by the dotted lines is not subject to change, and the position of the stylized letter "F" is fixed within this shape.
Goods and ServicesComputer software development tools; Computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); Application programming interface (API) for computer software which facilitates online services for social networking, building social networking applications and for allowing data retrieval, upload, download, access and management; Computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks; downloadable e-commerce computer software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; software for sending electronic message alerts and reminders via the Internet; software for transmitting orders and for sending and receiving electronic messages via the Internet
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT In the statement, Page 3, line 28, through line 29, is deleted, and The mark consists of a stylized letter "F" appearing inside of a two-dimensional shape. The shape shown by the broken lines is not a part of the mark and it serves only to show the position of the mark. The circular shape shown by the dotted lines is not subject to change, and the position of the stylized letter "F" is fixed within this shape is inserted.
Goods and ServicesProviding access to computer, electronic and online databases; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, messages and information; Providing online forums for communication on topics of general interest; Providing online communications links which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; Facilitating access to third party web sites via a universal login; Providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of general interest; Audio, text and video broadcasting services over computer or other communication networks, namely, uploading, posting, displaying, tagging, and electronically transmitting data, information, audio and video images; Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of photos and videos; peer-to-peer photo and video sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files and video files among internet users
Pseudo MarkFACEBOOK
Goods and ServicesFinancial transaction processing services, namely, clearing and reconciling financial transactions via computer and communication networks; Electronic processing and transmission of bill payment data for users of computer and communication networks; Electronic funds transfer services; Bill payment services; Financial exchange services, namely, providing a virtual currency for use by members of an online community via computer and communication networks
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesMarketing, advertising and promotion services; Market research and information services; Promoting the goods and services of others via computer and communication networks; Facilitating the exchange and sale of services and products of third parties via computer and communication networks; Online retail store services featuring delivery of digital media, namely, pre-recorded music, video, images, text and audiovisual works; providing online marketplaces for sellers of goods and/or services; providing a website for connecting sellers with buyers; Charitable services, namely, promoting public awareness about charitable, philanthropic, volunteer, public and community service and humanitarian activities
Goods and ServicesSocial introduction, networking and dating services; Providing online computer databases in the fields of social networking, social introduction and dating; Providing social services, namely, social networking services and information in the field of personal development, namely, self-improvement, self-fulfillment, charitable, philanthropic, volunteer, public and community services, and humanitarian activities
Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, creating virtual communities for registered users to organize groups and events, participate in discussions, and engage in social, business and community networking; Computer services, namely, hosting electronic facilities for others for organizing and conducting meetings, events and interactive discussions via communication networks; Application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting computer software applications of others; Application service provider (ASP) featuring software to enable or facilitate the uploading, downloading, streaming, posting, displaying, blogging, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information over communication networks; Providing an online network service that enables users to transfer personal identity data to and share personal identify data with and among multiple websites; Providing a web site featuring technology that enables online users to create personal profiles featuring social networking information and to transfer and share such information among multiple websites; Providing information from searchable indexes and databases of information, including text, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audio visual information, on computer and communication networks; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for social networking, creating a virtual community, and transmission of audio, video, photographic images, text, graphics and data; Computer services in the nature of customized web pages featuring user-defined or specified information, personal profiles, audio, video, photographic images, text, graphics and data; computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on a global computer network; providing non-downloadable e-commerce software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; computer services, namely, application service provider featuring application programming interface (API) software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; and software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for sending electronic message alerts, for transmitting orders and sending and receiving electronic messages, and to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network

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, January 22, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 2006

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 22, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 2006

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 22, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 2006

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 22, 2013
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 2006

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 22, 2013
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 2006

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, January 22, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 2006

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 22, 2013
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 30, 2006

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMeta Platforms, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMenlo Park, CA 94025

Party NameFacebook, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMenlo Park, CA 94025

Party NameFacebook, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMenlo Park, CA 94025

Party NameFacebook, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMenlo Park, CA 94025

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 20, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 20, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 20, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 20, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, February 20, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 7, 2023NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Friday, January 27, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, January 27, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, January 27, 2023AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, December 27, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 14, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 14, 2022TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 20, 2022AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 25, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 25, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, January 25, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 25, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, June 14, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 4, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 4, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 14, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 12, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 11, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, March 12, 2016NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Friday, March 11, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, February 11, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, March 11, 2016DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, February 11, 2016DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 8, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 3, 2016ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST
Thursday, February 11, 2016TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 11, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 26, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 8, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 7, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, March 27, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 18, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, August 21, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED
Wednesday, August 20, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, August 18, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, August 18, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, August 18, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 18, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 24, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 24, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 4, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, November 15, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, November 15, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 15, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, November 15, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, November 15, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, November 15, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, November 14, 2013PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, October 11, 2013WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, September 30, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, September 30, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, September 19, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 18, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, September 17, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 17, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 10, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 25, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 25, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 25, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 21, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 23, 2013NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Tuesday, January 22, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 18, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED