OPEN FEATURE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a trademark application was filed for OPEN FEATURE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the OPEN FEATURE trademark a serial number of 98010092. The federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, December 9, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Linux Foundation. The OPEN FEATURE 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:

Downloadable computer software for design and development of software; downloadable computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); downloadable software development kits (SDKs); downloadable computer software for use in automating the creation, distribution and execution of computer program applications; downloadable computer software for use in designing, developing and deploying other computer software; downloadable computer software utilities that facilitate writing other programs; downloadable computer software development tools

Developing voluntary common industry standards for data handling in computer software; developing voluntary common industry software standards for software development flag management; providing a website featuring information in the field of software development; providing a website featuring technical information about software development techniques and cloud-native software application development, deployment, maintenance and monitoring

Association services, namely, promoting voluntary common industry standards for software development
open feature

General Information


Serial Number98010092
Word MarkOPEN FEATURE
Filing DateTuesday, May 23, 2023
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, December 9, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 14, 2025

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer software for design and development of software; downloadable computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); downloadable software development kits (SDKs); downloadable computer software for use in automating the creation, distribution and execution of computer program applications; downloadable computer software for use in designing, developing and deploying other computer software; downloadable computer software utilities that facilitate writing other programs; downloadable computer software development tools
NOT AVAILABLE"OPEN"
Goods and ServicesDeveloping voluntary common industry standards for data handling in computer software; developing voluntary common industry software standards for software development flag management; providing a website featuring information in the field of software development; providing a website featuring technical information about software development techniques and cloud-native software application development, deployment, maintenance and monitoring
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting voluntary common industry standards for software development
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "OPEN FEATURE" with "OPEN" over "FEATURE", and where the design of a software toggle is used to represent the "O".

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 DateSunday, June 25, 2023
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 DateSunday, June 25, 2023
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 DateSunday, June 25, 2023
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Linux Foundation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressSan Francisco, CA 941045401

Party NameThe Linux Foundation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressSan Francisco, CA 941045401

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, May 26, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Sunday, June 25, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, June 27, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 14, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, February 21, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 21, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Wednesday, August 21, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 22, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, September 11, 2024SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 11, 2024LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 11, 2024NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, December 20, 2024PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED
Monday, April 21, 2025SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Thursday, May 22, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, May 22, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 22, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 18, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 15, 2025APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 8, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 14, 2025PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 14, 2025OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 9, 2025NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT