FON Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 23, 2011, a trademark application was filed for FON with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FON trademark a serial number of 85976108. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 6, 2024. This trademark is owned by Fonality, Inc.. The FON trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Communication Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Computer software for use in managing various aspects of communications for small businesses in the nature of voice, chat, messaging, email, and telecommuter network management; Computer hardware; telephones; computer software for enabling voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) communications; Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems comprised of telephones, IP telephones, computer servers, and telephone switchboards and exchangers * other than devices for wireless internet connection (WiFi) routers; * computer software programs for use in integrating computer telephony in the field of computer networks; Computer software for enabling voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) communications; computer application software for mobile devices, namely, software for use in communications and content delivery on, through, and to mobile devices; downloadable software for use in communications and content delivery on, through, and to mobile devices

Providing voice communication services via the Internet; telephony services, namely, local and long distance telephone services and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services provided via the Internet * other than crowd-shared WiFi broadcasting, hardware and software based wireless access points and internet service providing data services * Internet telephony services

[ Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems for computer hardware, software, Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems and telephony systems ]

General Information


Serial Number85976108
Word MarkFON
Filing DateWednesday, February 23, 2011
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 6, 2024
Registration Number4534818
Registration DateTuesday, May 20, 2014
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 20, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesComputer software for use in managing various aspects of communications for small businesses in the nature of voice, chat, messaging, email, and telecommuter network management; Computer hardware; telephones; computer software for enabling voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) communications; Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems comprised of telephones, IP telephones, computer servers, and telephone switchboards and exchangers * other than devices for wireless internet connection (WiFi) routers; * computer software programs for use in integrating computer telephony in the field of computer networks; Computer software for enabling voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) communications; computer application software for mobile devices, namely, software for use in communications and content delivery on, through, and to mobile devices; downloadable software for use in communications and content delivery on, through, and to mobile devices
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement of goods, Class 9 after "exchangers" "other than devices for wireless internet connection (WiFi) routers;" is inserted. In the statement of goods, Class 38 after "via the Internet" "other than crowd-shared WiFi broadcasting, hardware and software based wireless access points and internet service providing data services" is inserted.
Goods and ServicesProviding voice communication services via the Internet; telephony services, namely, local and long distance telephone services and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services provided via the Internet * other than crowd-shared WiFi broadcasting, hardware and software based wireless access points and internet service providing data services * Internet telephony services
Pseudo MarkFONALITY, INC. ; PHONE
Goods and Services[ Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems for computer hardware, software, Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems and telephony systems ]

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 6, 2024
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 1, 2004

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 6, 2024
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 1, 2004

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 11, 2020
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 1, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSANGOMA US INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSARASOTA, FL 342326431

Party NameFonality, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPlano, TX 75024

Party NameFonality, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPlano, TX 75024

Party NameFonality, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPlano, TX 75024

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, February 26, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, February 26, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, March 1, 2011NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Wednesday, May 25, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 31, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 31, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 31, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, November 20, 2011TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Sunday, November 20, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, November 20, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, November 20, 2011DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, November 21, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, November 28, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 5, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, January 3, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 10, 2012DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, January 11, 2012NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 15, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 15, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 29, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 20, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 20, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 18, 2012EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 18, 2012OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Monday, November 5, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 7, 2013OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, August 7, 2013OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Wednesday, August 7, 2013TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Tuesday, September 17, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, February 21, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, February 21, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, March 4, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 5, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, March 17, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, March 17, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, April 4, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, April 4, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Sunday, April 13, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, April 15, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 23, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, October 23, 2014APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, October 23, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, October 23, 2014APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, March 30, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 30, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 29, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 29, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 27, 2018TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 9, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 18, 2018AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, November 20, 2018TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 19, 2019AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, May 20, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 20, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, August 10, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 11, 2020REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 13, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, June 3, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 3, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 3, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 13, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, June 13, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 13, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, June 13, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 26, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, May 20, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, November 10, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 10, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 10, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 6, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9