INSTA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, March 4, 2013, a trademark application was filed for INSTA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the INSTA trademark a serial number of 85866574. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED as of Tuesday, March 9, 2021. This trademark is owned by Instagram LLC. The INSTA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, 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; publication of electronic journals and web logs featuring user generated or specified content; publishing services, namely, publishing of electronic publications for others

Downloadable computer software for modifying the appearance and enabling transmission of photographs; computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage and sharing of data and information; [ computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); computer software in the nature of an 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

Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, messages, graphics, images and information; peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among Internet users; providing access to computer, electronic and online databases; providing online forums for communication, namely, transmission on topics of general interest; providing online communications links which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of general interest; broadcasting services over computer or other communication networks, namely, uploading, posting, displaying, tagging, and electronically transmitting data, information, messages, graphics, and images; telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of photos and videos

Internet based social introduction, networking and dating services; providing access to computer databases in the fields of social networking, social introduction and dating

[ Providing a web site that gives users the ability to upload photographs; computer services, namely, providing an interactive website featuring technology that allows users to manage their online photograph and social networking accounts; ] providing use of online temporary non-downloadable software for modifying the appearance and enabling transmission of photographs; [ file sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload and download electronic files; ] hosting on-line web facilities for others for managing and sharing on-line content; providing information from searchable indexes and databases of information; providing search engines for obtaining data via communications networks; computer services, namely, creating virtual communities for registered users to participate in discussions and engage in social, business and community networking; computer services, namely, hosting online web facilities for others for organizing and conducting ...
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General Information


Serial Number85866574
Word MarkINSTA
Filing DateMonday, March 4, 2013
Status701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED
Status DateTuesday, March 9, 2021
Registration Number4531884
Registration DateTuesday, May 20, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 4, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding computer, electronic and online databases in the field of entertainment; publication of electronic journals and web logs featuring user generated or specified content; publishing services, namely, publishing of electronic publications for others
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized image of the front of a brown and white camera with a black lens in the center, a black viewfinder in the upper-right portion, and the white letters "I","N","S","T","A" inside a brown oval to the left of the lens. Above the letters are vertical lines which are red, yellow, green and blue.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for modifying the appearance and enabling transmission of photographs; computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage and sharing of data and information; [ computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); computer software in the nature of an 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
Goods and ServicesTelecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data, messages, graphics, images and information; peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among Internet users; providing access to computer, electronic and online databases; providing online forums for communication, namely, transmission on topics of general interest; providing online communications links which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of general interest; broadcasting services over computer or other communication networks, namely, uploading, posting, displaying, tagging, and electronically transmitting data, information, messages, graphics, and images; telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of photos and videos
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) white, black, brown, red, yellow, green and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesInternet based social introduction, networking and dating services; providing access to computer databases in the fields of social networking, social introduction and dating
Goods and Services[ Providing a web site that gives users the ability to upload photographs; computer services, namely, providing an interactive website featuring technology that allows users to manage their online photograph and social networking accounts; ] providing use of online temporary non-downloadable software for modifying the appearance and enabling transmission of photographs; [ file sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload and download electronic files; ] hosting on-line web facilities for others for managing and sharing on-line content; providing information from searchable indexes and databases of information; providing search engines for obtaining data via communications networks; computer services, namely, creating virtual communities for registered users to participate in discussions and engage in social, business and community networking; computer services, namely, hosting online web 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 identity 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 on topics of general interest from searchable indexes and databases of information, including text, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audio visual information, on computer and communication networks, namely, provision of search engines for the Internet; 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 user-specified information, personal profiles, audio, video, photographic images, text, graphics and data ]

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 DateSaturday, March 9, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2010

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, March 9, 2013
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2010

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, March 9, 2013
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2010

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 DateSaturday, March 9, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2010

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 DateSaturday, March 9, 2013
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInstagram LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMenlo Park, CA 94025

Party NameInstagram LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMenlo Park, CA 94025

Party NameInstagram LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMenlo Park, CA 94025

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, May 20, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 9, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 9, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, March 8, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, December 14, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Wednesday, December 9, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 23, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, May 20, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 2, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 25, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 25, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 4, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 4, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 12, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, January 25, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 24, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 31, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, December 29, 2013PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, December 20, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 20, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, December 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, December 20, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, December 20, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 17, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 16, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 16, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 14, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 14, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 14, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, June 14, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 14, 2013TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Thursday, March 14, 2013TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 12, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Saturday, March 9, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, March 7, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED