W Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 4, 2014, a trademark application was filed for W with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the W trademark a serial number of 86183546. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, June 13, 2025. This trademark is owned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. The W trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, collecting, developing, and disseminating educational content under a free license or in the public domain; providing a collaboratively created and maintained online multilingual encyclopedia; providing online publications in the nature of articles, reference guides, brochures, and manuals on the use of and contribution to an online encyclopedia; educational services, namely, conferences and workshops about an online encyclopedia; arranging and conducting contests and incentive award programs for educational purposes

Downloadable publications, namely, e-books in the nature of textbooks, manuals, and instructional media of others in the field of encyclopedic content

All purpose carrying bags

Electronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet and other databases; electronic transmission of text and multimedia; telecommunication services, namely, providing online electronic bulletin boards and messaging services for the transmission of messages among users concerning encyclopedia articles and the administration of an encyclopedia project; transmission of online-based information accessed via a visual reference, namely, a QR code or other visual code, via computer or mobile devices or any combination thereof, for purposes of sharing, distributing and providing historical, educational, and background information

Printed publications, namely, books and manuals regarding an online encyclopedia

Clothing, namely, jackets, sweatshirts, and t-shirts

Charitable fundraising services; fundraising services for the support of free knowledge and the sharing of educational content; providing grants for dissemination and promotion of free knowledge and educational content

Computer file management

Providing a website featuring open source technology that enables users to view, discuss, write, edit, contribute to, and maintain an online encyclopedia; computer services, namely, maintaining an online encyclopedia
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General Information


Serial Number86183546
Word MarkW
Filing DateTuesday, February 4, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, June 13, 2025
Registration Number4710546
Registration DateTuesday, March 31, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 13, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, collecting, developing, and disseminating educational content under a free license or in the public domain; providing a collaboratively created and maintained online multilingual encyclopedia; providing online publications in the nature of articles, reference guides, brochures, and manuals on the use of and contribution to an online encyclopedia; educational services, namely, conferences and workshops about an online encyclopedia; arranging and conducting contests and incentive award programs for educational purposes
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a sphere, comprised of interlocking puzzle pieces, with several of the pieces at the top of the sphere missing; each puzzle piece contains one letter; these letters include the letter "W" as well as letters from various foreign-language alphabets.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable publications, namely, e-books in the nature of textbooks, manuals, and instructional media of others in the field of encyclopedic content
Goods and ServicesAll purpose carrying bags
Goods and ServicesElectronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet and other databases; electronic transmission of text and multimedia; telecommunication services, namely, providing online electronic bulletin boards and messaging services for the transmission of messages among users concerning encyclopedia articles and the administration of an encyclopedia project; transmission of online-based information accessed via a visual reference, namely, a QR code or other visual code, via computer or mobile devices or any combination thereof, for purposes of sharing, distributing and providing historical, educational, and background information
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, books and manuals regarding an online encyclopedia
Pseudo MarkWIKIMEDIA; WIKI MEDIA
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, jackets, sweatshirts, and t-shirts
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services; fundraising services for the support of free knowledge and the sharing of educational content; providing grants for dissemination and promotion of free knowledge and educational content
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesComputer file management
Goods and ServicesProviding a website featuring open source technology that enables users to view, discuss, write, edit, contribute to, and maintain an online encyclopedia; computer services, namely, maintaining an online encyclopedia

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, February 14, 2014
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 2010

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, February 14, 2014
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 2010

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 2010

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2014
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, May 31, 2012

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2014
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 2012

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 2010

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2014
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 2010

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 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, February 14, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94104

Party NameWikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94105

Party NameWikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94105

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, May 12, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 7, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, February 14, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, February 15, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, November 18, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 12, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 4, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, December 5, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, December 24, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 13, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 31, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 18, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, December 18, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, July 31, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 31, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 31, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, July 31, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, July 31, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, March 31, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, December 19, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 29, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 13, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 13, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, June 13, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED