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 85565788. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - EXPRESS AFTER PUB as of Wednesday, October 16, 2013. This trademark is owned by Microsoft Corporation. The SKYPE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

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 products, namely, computer hardware and software for receiving, converting, transmitting, streaming, and reviewing audio, video, graphics, images, data and information recorded on digital video recorders; downloadable computer software for operating telecommunications products; downloadable computer software in the nature of a mobile application for operating telecommunications products; downloadable computer programs for playing computer games and video games over the internet; computer hardware and communications ...

Paper gift cards, printed gift certificates; non-magnetically encoded prepaid purchase cards for allowing users to transfer financial value on-line via retail computer networks, and for the online purchase of digital media content via computer, communication and the global information network

Providing online computer databases and online searchable databases in the field of classifieds; operating on-line marketplaces for sellers of goods and/or services; retail store services featuring computer software provided via the internet and other computer and electronic communication networks; retail store services featuring computer software for use on handheld mobile digital electronic devices and other consumer electronics; retail store services featuring digital media content, namely music, audio, movies, video, books, text, graphics all in digital format

Issuing stored value cards for use as virtual currency

Telecommunications and broadcast communication services, namely transmission and streaming of audio, visual and audio-visual content via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network; providing online chat rooms, electronic bulletin boards and on-line forums for communication among users on topics of general interest; providing access to computer databases in the fields of social networking, social introduction and dating; peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among internet users; electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others via computer networks, communication networks and global information networks, in the nature of pre-recorded digital sound, video and data recordings featuring music, text, video, games, comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation by electronic transmission; telecommunication services provided via prepaid telephone calling cards; telecommunication se...

Electronic storage of files and documents for others

Providing online information in the fields of entertainment, television, movies, celebrities, sports, games, music, fitness and current event news; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring user-defined content in the fields of social commentary, cultural commentary, and political news; electronic publishing services, namely, publication of digital media in the form of electronic magazines via global computer and communications networks in the fields of social commentary, cultural commentary, and political news; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive multiplayer and single player games played via global computer and communication networks

Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for classifieds, virtual community, social networking, photo sharing, and transmission of photographic images; computer services, namely, creating on-line virtual communities for registered users to organize groups and events, participate in discussions, and engage in social, business and community networking; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for receiving, displaying, storing, organizing and sharing with other users documents, sounds, music, videos, photographs, drawings, images and data stored electronically; computer services, namely, hosting on-line 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, posti...

On-line social networking services provided through a community website; providing online computer databases and online searchable databases in the field of social networking; social introduction, networking and dating services; providing social services and information in the field of personal development, namely, self-improvement, self-fulfillment, charitable, philanthropic, volunteer, public and community services, and humanitarian activities; identification verification services, namely, providing authentication of personal identification information
skype

General Information


Serial Number85565788
Word MarkSKYPE
Filing DateFriday, March 9, 2012
Status605 - ABANDONED - EXPRESS AFTER PUB
Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 19, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesApplication 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 products, namely, computer hardware and software for receiving, converting, transmitting, streaming, and reviewing audio, video, graphics, images, data and information recorded on digital video recorders; downloadable computer software for operating telecommunications products; downloadable computer software in the nature of a mobile application for operating telecommunications products; downloadable computer programs for playing computer games and video games over the internet; computer hardware and communications software for use in connecting telecommunications equipment, telephones, computers, wired and wireless computer networks; hardware for telecommunications for connecting devices via in-home phone and electrical wiring, namely, computer network hubs, computer servers, set-top boxes, computer switches and computer routers designed to provide in-home voice over internet protocol (VOIP) communications; Magnetic coded gift cards
Goods and ServicesPaper gift cards, printed gift certificates; non-magnetically encoded prepaid purchase cards for allowing users to transfer financial value on-line via retail computer networks, and for the online purchase of digital media content via computer, communication and the global information network
Goods and ServicesProviding online computer databases and online searchable databases in the field of classifieds; operating on-line marketplaces for sellers of goods and/or services; retail store services featuring computer software provided via the internet and other computer and electronic communication networks; retail store services featuring computer software for use on handheld mobile digital electronic devices and other consumer electronics; retail store services featuring digital media content, namely music, audio, movies, video, books, text, graphics all in digital format
Goods and ServicesIssuing stored value cards for use as virtual currency
Goods and ServicesTelecommunications and broadcast communication services, namely transmission and streaming of audio, visual and audio-visual content via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network; providing online chat rooms, electronic bulletin boards and on-line forums for communication among users on topics of general interest; providing access to computer databases in the fields of social networking, social introduction and dating; peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among internet users; electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others via computer networks, communication networks and global information networks, in the nature of pre-recorded digital sound, video and data recordings featuring music, text, video, games, comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation by electronic transmission; telecommunication services provided via prepaid telephone calling cards; telecommunication services, namely, providing advanced calling features, namely, changing one's caller ID, recording calls, changing the sound of one's voice and appearance over the phone; electronic mail and messaging services; delivery of messages by electronic transmission, namely, delivery of personalized greeting cards to others via electronic mail; delivery of personalized greetings via computer networks, communication networks and the global information network
Goods and ServicesElectronic storage of files and documents for others
Goods and ServicesProviding online information in the fields of entertainment, television, movies, celebrities, sports, games, music, fitness and current event news; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring user-defined content in the fields of social commentary, cultural commentary, and political news; electronic publishing services, namely, publication of digital media in the form of electronic magazines via global computer and communications networks in the fields of social commentary, cultural commentary, and political news; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive multiplayer and single player games played via global computer and communication networks
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for classifieds, virtual community, social networking, photo sharing, and transmission of photographic images; computer services, namely, creating on-line virtual communities for registered users to organize groups and events, participate in discussions, and engage in social, business and community networking; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for receiving, displaying, storing, organizing and sharing with other users documents, sounds, music, videos, photographs, drawings, images and data stored electronically; computer services, namely, hosting on-line 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 of audio and video content, photographic images, text, graphics and data; 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; computer services, namely, creating computer network-based indexes of information, sites and other resources available on computer networks; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for enabling, facilitating, or enhancing 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 specified information, personal profiles, audio and video content, photographic images, text, graphics and data; peer-to-browser photo sharing services, namely, providing a website featuring technology enabling users to upload, view, and download digital photos; providing a web site featuring technology that enables users to upload and share video, photos, text, graphics and data; creating and maintaining blogs for others; providing a web hosting platform for use of non-downloadable software for enabling, facilitating or enhancing interactive, multiplayer and single player games for third parties
Goods and ServicesOn-line social networking services provided through a community website; providing online computer databases and online searchable databases in the field of social networking; social introduction, networking and dating services; providing social services and information in the field of personal development, namely, self-improvement, self-fulfillment, charitable, philanthropic, volunteer, public and community services, and humanitarian activities; identification verification services, namely, providing authentication of personal identification information

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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code016
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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code041
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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, October 16, 2013
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


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
Wednesday, October 16, 2013ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - AFTER PUBLICATION
Wednesday, October 16, 2013ABANDONMENT - AFTER PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 15, 2013TEAS EXPRESS ABANDONMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 16, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 19, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 19, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 30, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, January 12, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, January 12, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 26, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 11, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 10, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 10, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Monday, December 3, 2012NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, December 3, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, December 3, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, November 8, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 7, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 4, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 16, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, March 13, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM