W Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 11, 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 86217196. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, September 4, 2018. This trademark is owned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. The W trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Providing an online publication in the nature of an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia in the fields of a wide variety of topics and subjects; providing online publications in the nature of articles, reference guides, brochures, and manuals on the use of and contribution to an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; educational services, namely, conducting conferences and workshops about an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; arranging and conducting contests and incentive award programs for educational purposes

Downloadable software providing access to an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; downloadable mobile applications for accessing an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia

Electronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet and electronic devices; electronic transmission of messages and data; providing online electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning encyclopedia articles and the administration of an encyclopedia project; electronic mail and messaging services; providing access to databases featuring information requested via a visual code

Charitable fundraising services; fundraising services, by means of raising funds for the support of free knowledge and the sharing of educational content; providing grants for the dissemination and promotion of free knowledge and educational content

Providing websites featuring open source technology that enables users to upload and share information on a wide variety of topics and subjects in an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; computer services, namely, maintaining websites for others featuring an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia
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General Information


Serial Number86217196
Word MarkW
Filing DateTuesday, March 11, 2014
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, September 4, 2018
Registration Number5555967
Registration DateTuesday, September 4, 2018
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 21, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding an online publication in the nature of an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia in the fields of a wide variety of topics and subjects; providing online publications in the nature of articles, reference guides, brochures, and manuals on the use of and contribution to an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; educational services, namely, conducting conferences and workshops about an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; arranging and conducting contests and incentive award programs for educational purposes
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized capital letter "W".
Goods and ServicesDownloadable software providing access to an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; downloadable mobile applications for accessing an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the Heading Int. Cls.: 9, 38, 41, and 42 should be inserted, and, In the Statement, "CLASS 9: Downloadable software providing access to an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; downloadable mobile applications for accessing an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia FIRST USE DATE: 08-17-2009; USE IN COMMERCE DATE: 08-17-2009", "CLASS 38: Electronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet and electronic devices; electronic transmission of messages and data; providing online electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning encyclopedia articles and the administration of an encyclopedia project; electronic mail and messaging services; providing access to databases featuring information requested via a visual code FIRST USE DATE: 10-12- 2003; USE IN COMMERCE DATE: 10-12-2003", "CLASS 41: Providing an online publication in the nature of an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia in the fields of a wide variety of topics and subjects; providing online publications in the nature of articles, reference guides, brochures, and manuals on the use of and contribution to an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; educational services, namely, conducting conferences and workshops about an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; arranging and conducting contests and incentive award programs for educational purposes FIRST USE DATE: 10-12-2003; USE IN COMMERCE DATE: 10-12-2003", and "CLASS 42: Providing websites featuring open source technology that enables users to upload and share information on a wide variety of topics and subjects in an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; computer services, namely, maintaining websites for others featuring an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia FIRST USE DATE: 10-12-2003; USE IN COMMERCE DATE: 10-12-2003" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesElectronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet and electronic devices; electronic transmission of messages and data; providing online electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning encyclopedia articles and the administration of an encyclopedia project; electronic mail and messaging services; providing access to databases featuring information requested via a visual code
Pseudo MarkWIKIMEDIA
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services; fundraising services, by means of raising funds for the support of free knowledge and the sharing of educational content; providing grants for the dissemination and promotion of free knowledge and educational content
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding websites featuring open source technology that enables users to upload and share information on a wide variety of topics and subjects in an interactive, multilingual encyclopedia; computer services, namely, maintaining websites for others featuring an interactive, multilingual 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 DateTuesday, November 6, 2018
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 12, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 12, 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 DateTuesday, November 6, 2018
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 17, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 17, 2009

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 24, 2014
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 16, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 16, 2018

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 6, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 12, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 12, 2003

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 DateTuesday, November 6, 2018
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 12, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 12, 2003

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 94104

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

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 5, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 14, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, March 24, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, March 25, 2014NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 3, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, June 5, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, June 5, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 15, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 5, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, December 15, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, December 15, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 15, 2014NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, December 15, 2014FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, December 15, 2014FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, June 12, 2015TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, June 15, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Monday, June 15, 2015EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Monday, June 15, 2015JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Tuesday, July 21, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 17, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 17, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 1, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 21, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 15, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, March 14, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, March 14, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, March 14, 2016SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 16, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 24, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 12, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, September 12, 2016SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, September 30, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, September 30, 2016SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Saturday, October 1, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, March 2, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 2, 2017SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, March 2, 2017SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Saturday, March 4, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 12, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 12, 2017SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Tuesday, September 12, 2017SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, September 14, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, December 18, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, December 18, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, March 2, 2018SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Friday, March 2, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, March 2, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 15, 2018SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Friday, March 16, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, July 30, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, July 30, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, August 2, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, August 2, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, August 3, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 26, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 4, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 14, 2018TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 6, 2018CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, September 4, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED