SKYPE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 9, 2012, a trademark application was filed for SKYPE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SKYPE trademark a serial number of 85565782. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, May 2, 2024. This trademark is owned by Microsoft Corporation. The SKYPE trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Computer software, namely, software for the transmission, recording, reproduction, display, organization, management, manipulation and review of messages, text, images, files, audio, video and audio-visual content and other data for the facilitation of communications between two or multiple users via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network; computer software development tools; computer software for use as an application programming interface (API) for communications software facilitating voice over internet protocol (VOIP) calls, phone calls, video calls, text messages, instant message and online social networking services

Communication services, namely, transmitting and receiving text, images, files, audio, video and audio-visual content and other data for the facilitation of communications between two or multiple users via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network; text and instant messaging services; voice over IP services; audio and video teleconferencing; automated screening services for communications, namely, automated screening for voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) calls, telephone calls, video calls, text messages and instant messages; providing user access to third party web sites hosted on computer servers accessible via a global information network; telecommunications services, namely, providing prepaid minutes for use on cell phones abroad

[ Advertising and information distribution services, namely, providing advertising space via the global computer network; providing a web-based on-line portal that provides customer access to their wireless communication account usage data, account usage pattern, for purposes of account business management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information ]

Computer services, namely, software-as-services (SAAS), application services provider (ASP) services and cloud computing services, featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network via instant messaging, voice over Internet protocol (VOIP), video conferencing, audio conferencing, computer desktop sharing, file transfer, sensing and providing user presence information, and telephony and accessing remotely stored data for such applications; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for instant messaging, enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication over local area networks and the Internet via instant messaging, voice over Internet protocol (VOIP), video conferencing, audio conferencing, computer desktop sharing, file transfer, sensing and providing user presence information, and telephony
skype

General Information


Serial Number85565782
Word MarkSKYPE
Filing DateFriday, March 9, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, May 2, 2024
Registration Number4471469
Registration DateTuesday, January 21, 2014
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 19, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesComputer software, namely, software for the transmission, recording, reproduction, display, organization, management, manipulation and review of messages, text, images, files, audio, video and audio-visual content and other data for the facilitation of communications between two or multiple users via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network; computer software development tools; computer software for use as an application programming interface (API) for communications software facilitating voice over internet protocol (VOIP) calls, phone calls, video calls, text messages, instant message and online social networking services
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Page 2, line 20, through line 21, "PROVIDING TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN THE FIELD OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE," should be deleted.
Goods and ServicesCommunication services, namely, transmitting and receiving text, images, files, audio, video and audio-visual content and other data for the facilitation of communications between two or multiple users via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network; text and instant messaging services; voice over IP services; audio and video teleconferencing; automated screening services for communications, namely, automated screening for voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) calls, telephone calls, video calls, text messages and instant messages; providing user access to third party web sites hosted on computer servers accessible via a global information network; telecommunications services, namely, providing prepaid minutes for use on cell phones abroad
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Advertising and information distribution services, namely, providing advertising space via the global computer network; providing a web-based on-line portal that provides customer access to their wireless communication account usage data, account usage pattern, for purposes of account business management, financial reporting, accounting features and related reference information ]
Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, software-as-services (SAAS), application services provider (ASP) services and cloud computing services, featuring software for enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network via instant messaging, voice over Internet protocol (VOIP), video conferencing, audio conferencing, computer desktop sharing, file transfer, sensing and providing user presence information, and telephony and accessing remotely stored data for such applications; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for instant messaging, enabling and managing simultaneous, multiple modes of communication over local area networks and the Internet via instant messaging, voice over Internet protocol (VOIP), video conferencing, audio conferencing, computer desktop sharing, file transfer, sensing and providing user presence information, and telephony

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 16, 2012
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2003

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 DateFriday, March 16, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2003

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, May 2, 2024
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 19, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 19, 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 DateFriday, March 16, 2012
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 29, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 29, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMicrosoft Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCincinnati, OH 45202

Party NameMicrosoft Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedmond, WA 980526399

Party NameMicrosoft Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedmond, WA 980526399

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 13, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, March 16, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, May 3, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 3, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, May 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 8, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 3, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Monday, December 3, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, December 3, 2012NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, December 10, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Monday, December 10, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 11, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 26, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, January 12, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, January 12, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 30, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 19, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 19, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 16, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, October 16, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 16, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, November 13, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, December 6, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, December 14, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, December 14, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 17, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 21, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 9, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 9, 2014CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Sunday, October 12, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 26, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 26, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 13, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 13, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 21, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 21, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, March 13, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 13, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, March 13, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, October 10, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, October 10, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, October 10, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, October 10, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 10, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, January 21, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, January 10, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 2, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 2, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, May 2, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, May 2, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, May 2, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED