IBM WATSON Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 20, 2011, a trademark application was filed for IBM WATSON with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IBM WATSON trademark a serial number of 85350648. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, January 4, 2016. This trademark is owned by International Business Machines Corporation. The IBM WATSON trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Computer hardware, namely, a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; computers; computer servers; computer software for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, programs, and networks; computer software for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage devices; computer operating system software; computer software for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a globally accessible network; computer software for managing hardware, software and processes that exist within an information technology environment, and instructional manuals sold as a unit therewith; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive computing technologies that provide multi-modal natural language processing, generation, reasoning and machine lear...

Business management and consultancy; business management consulting services and business management and consulting services relating to a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; business development services; data processing services and cloud-based business services, namely, business consultation services via cloud computing networks; arranging and conducting trade show exhibitions in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network, and a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive co...

Computer programming; design, updating and maintenance of computer software; computer software and hardware design for others, and consultation services in the field of computers; computer services, namely, technology support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of computer hardware and computer software problems for a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; computer systems analysis, integration of computer systems and networks, computer programming for others all for use in commercial interactions over global computer networks; computer software and hardware testing services; technical project studies in the field of computer hardware and software, namely, computer system analysis studies; consultancy in the field of computer hardware, namely, consultancy regarding computer ...
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General Information


Serial Number85350648
Word MarkIBM WATSON
Filing DateMonday, June 20, 2011
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, January 4, 2016
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 7, 2015

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a beaming globe followed by the word "IBM" in eight bar design and the word "WATSON".
Goods and ServicesComputer hardware, namely, a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; computers; computer servers; computer software for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, programs, and networks; computer software for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage devices; computer operating system software; computer software for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a globally accessible network; computer software for managing hardware, software and processes that exist within an information technology environment, and instructional manuals sold as a unit therewith; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive computing technologies that provide multi-modal natural language processing, generation, reasoning and machine learning for contextual analysis and natural interaction
Goods and ServicesBusiness management and consultancy; business management consulting services and business management and consulting services relating to a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; business development services; data processing services and cloud-based business services, namely, business consultation services via cloud computing networks; arranging and conducting trade show exhibitions in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network, and a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive computing technologies that provide multi-modal natural language processing, generation, reasoning and machine learning for contextual analysis and natural interaction
Goods and ServicesComputer programming; design, updating and maintenance of computer software; computer software and hardware design for others, and consultation services in the field of computers; computer services, namely, technology support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of computer hardware and computer software problems for a computer that integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Information Retrieval (IR) and Machine Learning (ML) which is capable of understanding general human queries and formulating responses; computer systems analysis, integration of computer systems and networks, computer programming for others all for use in commercial interactions over global computer networks; computer software and hardware testing services; technical project studies in the field of computer hardware and software, namely, computer system analysis studies; consultancy in the field of computer hardware, namely, consultancy regarding computer research and development; computer systems analysis; computer systems integration services; computer consultation services; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; computer systems design services for others; computer systems analysis; interconnection of computer hardware and software, namely, integration of computer systems and networks; computer software and hardware testing services, namely, testing of computer software, computers and servers; installation, updating and maintenance of computer software; computer programming for others; all of the above relating specifically to cognitive computing technologies that provide multi-modal natural language processing, generation, reasoning and machine learning for contextual analysis and natural interaction
Pseudo MarkINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES WATSON

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 DateThursday, June 23, 2011
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 23, 2011
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, June 23, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, January 4, 2016ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, January 4, 2016ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 2, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 7, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 7, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 18, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 3, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 3, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 3, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 3, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 3, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 3, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 12, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 11, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 11, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Friday, October 24, 2014REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, April 23, 2014REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, October 18, 2013REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, April 4, 2013REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, March 26, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, September 26, 2012NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Monday, September 17, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 17, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 17, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 15, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 15, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 15, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, February 23, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 22, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 22, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 24, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 24, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 24, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, August 22, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 24, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Thursday, June 23, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM