WECHAT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, a trademark application was filed for WECHAT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WECHAT trademark a serial number of 85455432. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, September 4, 2024. This trademark is owned by Tencent Holdings Limited. The WECHAT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Communication Services categories with the following description:

Apparatus and instruments for transforming, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; [ blank magnetic data carriers, blank video recording discs; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; ] cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; [ fire extinguishing apparatus; ] apparatus and instruments for transmitting and/or recording sound and/or images; apparatus and instruments for retrieving sound and/or images, namely, audio video receivers; downloadable audio and video recordings featuring music; computer, tablet computers, computer peripheral devices; computer network hubs, switches and servers; downloadable printing fonts, type faces; fonts recorded on magnetic media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs and compact discs featuring type design and symbols; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, communications computers, communication hubs; electronic communications equipmen...

Telephone communications services; telecommunication access services; electronic transmission of computer software via the internet and other computer and electronic communication networks; transmission and distribution of data or audio-visual images via a global computer network or the internet; provision of telecommunication connectivity for transfer of images, messages, audio, visual, audiovisual and multimedia works, and access to electronic communications networks for transmission or reception of computer software; provision of on-line communications links which transfer the web site user to other local and global web pages; voice communications via global computer network or the Internet; delivery of digital music by electronic communications and telecommunications; providing access to digital music websites on the Internet; electronic mail, message sending and receiving services; audio and radio broadcasting services; provision of access to web pages; provision of access to MP3 ...
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General Information


Serial Number85455432
Word MarkWECHAT
Filing DateTuesday, October 25, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, September 4, 2024
Registration Number4442135
Registration DateTuesday, December 3, 2013
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 11, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesApparatus and instruments for transforming, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; [ blank magnetic data carriers, blank video recording discs; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; ] cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; [ fire extinguishing apparatus; ] apparatus and instruments for transmitting and/or recording sound and/or images; apparatus and instruments for retrieving sound and/or images, namely, audio video receivers; downloadable audio and video recordings featuring music; computer, tablet computers, computer peripheral devices; computer network hubs, switches and servers; downloadable printing fonts, type faces; fonts recorded on magnetic media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs and compact discs featuring type design and symbols; electronic communication equipment and instruments, namely, communications computers, communication hubs; electronic communications equipment and instruments, namely, mobile phones, computers, tablet computers, radios, communication satellites; communication computers, communication hubs, microphones for telecommunication apparatus; telecommunications apparatus and instruments, namely, mobile phones, computers, radios, communications satellites, communication computers and communication hubs, electric capacitors, electrical transformers, microphones for telecommunications apparatus; computer and electronic game programmes; computer software for use in creating, editing and delivering textual and graphic information via computer communication networks, wireless communication networks, telephone communication networks, Internet protocol (IP) telephones; computer hardware apparatus with multi-media and interactive functions; user manuals in electronically readable, machine readable or computer readable form for use with, and sold as a unit with all the aforementioned goods; [ pre-recorded audio tapes featuring music sold as a unit with a booklet featuring information on music; ] sound, video and data recordings featuring musical sound recordings and entertainment related audio and video; digital audio and video players with multi-media and interactive functions; software for telecommunications and communication via local or global communication networks, including the Internet, Intranet, Extranet, television, mobile communication, cellular and satellite networks for use in the field of telecommunication, mobile communication, telecommunication, wireless communication and communication via the Internet; software for creating, delivering electronic greeting cards, messages and electronic mail; radios; audio, video and digital sound mixers; navigation apparatus for vehicles being on board computers; cameras; video cameras; telephones; mobile telephones; portable digital electronic devices for data processing, information processing and transmission of data between computers and operating software relating thereto; [ portable digital electronic devices for data storing, namely, blank tapes and blank compact discs for storage of computer data; ] portable digital electronic devices for displaying data, namely, computer monitors and operating software related thereto; portable digital electronic devices for receiving data, namely, mobile data receivers and operating software related thereto; handheld digital electronic devices for data processing, information processing, storing and displaying data, transmitting and receiving data, transmission of data between computers, and operating software relating thereto; digital music and/or video players; MP3 and all other digital format audio players; computer software for generating electronic tones; computer desktop utility software for monitoring temperature, fan speed, voltage and overall hardware health; screen saver software; software for detecting, eradicating and preventing computer viruses; software for data encryption; software for analysing and recovering data; software for computer system back up, data process, data storage, file management and data management; hand held computers, personal digital assistants, electronic personal organizers, electronic computerized notepads; mobile digital electronic devices for data processing, information processing, storing and displaying data, transmitting and receiving data, transmission of data between computers; global positioning system (GPS) devices; handheld and mobile digital electronic devices for sending and receiving telephone calls, faxes, electronic mail and other digital media; computer programs used for database synchronization; pre-recorded computer programs for personal information management, database management software, character recognition software, telephony message software, electronic mail and messaging software, paging software, mobile telephone operating software; database synchronization software, computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases, computer software for operating an online music subscription service, software that enables users to play and program music and entertainment-related audio, video, text and multi-media content, software featuring musical sound recordings, software for downloading and organizing entertainment-related audio, video, text and multi-media content, computer software and firmware for computer operating system programs, data synchronization programs, and application development tool programs for personal and handheld computers; software for access to computer networks including the Internet; computer hardware for use with all of the aforesaid goods; computer software for authorizing, downloading, transmitting, receiving, editing, extracting, encoding, decoding, displaying, storing and organizing text, graphics, images, and electronic publications; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, plays, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, journals, magazines and periodicals on a wide range of topics of general interest; computer hardware and software for providing integrated telephone communication with computerized global information networks; electronic handheld devices for the wireless receipt, storage and/or transmission of data and messages, and electronic handheld computers that enable the user to keep track of or manage personal information; software for the redirection of messages, Internet e-mail, and/or other data to one or more electronic handheld devices from a data store on or associated with a personal computer or a server; computer software for the synchronization of data between a remote station or device and a fixed or remote station or device; sound effect apparatus and instruments, namely, computer software for creating sound effects and electronic effect pedals for use with sound amplifiers; computer software for generating electronic tones; computer software and computer desktop utility software for the synchronization of data between a remote station device and a fixed and/or remote station device; screen saver software, software for detecting, eradicating and preventing computer viruses; software for data encryption; software for analyzing and recovering data; software for computer system backup, data processing, data storage, file management and database management; software for web design, creation, publishing and hosting
Goods and ServicesTelephone communications services; telecommunication access services; electronic transmission of computer software via the internet and other computer and electronic communication networks; transmission and distribution of data or audio-visual images via a global computer network or the internet; provision of telecommunication connectivity for transfer of images, messages, audio, visual, audiovisual and multimedia works, and access to electronic communications networks for transmission or reception of computer software; provision of on-line communications links which transfer the web site user to other local and global web pages; voice communications via global computer network or the Internet; delivery of digital music by electronic communications and telecommunications; providing access to digital music websites on the Internet; electronic mail, message sending and receiving services; audio and radio broadcasting services; provision of access to web pages; provision of access to MP3 and all other digital music format websites on the Internet; message sending, communications by telephone, cellular telephone communications, electronic mail, computer aided transmission of messages and images, facsimile transmission, satellite transmission, paging services; streaming of video content via global computer network; radio, telephone and other means of electronic communication, namely, data communication by electronic computer terminals; providing access to web sites on the Internet via computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices; communications via multi-media telecommunication networks; interactive telecommunications services in the nature of communication by telegram providing access to telecommunications networks, and access to global computer networks; electronic transmission of voice, video and data communications by computer terminals, video, wire, satellite, microwave and cable; transmission of data and of information by electronic means, mobile, computer, cable, radio, communications satellite and electronic communication means; [ leasing and rental of communication and telecommunications apparatus and instruments; ] transmission of data by electronic means among fixed and mobile points; electronic transmission of data via satellite and telecommunication links; electronic transmission of streamed audio and video files via computer and other communications networks; web casting services; delivery of messages by electronic transmission; provision of on-line forums for transmission of messages among other computer users; operating Internet chat rooms; telecommunication information, advisory and consultancy services relating to al the aforesaid
Pseudo MarkWE CHAT
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 DateFriday, October 28, 2011
Primary Code009
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 28, 2011
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTencent Holdings Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGrand Cayman
KY

Party NameTencent Holdings Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGrand Cayman
KY

Party NameTencent Holdings Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGrand Cayman
KY

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, January 9, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 28, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, October 28, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, October 29, 2011NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 11, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 11, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 11, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 12, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 31, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 31, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, January 31, 2013SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Friday, February 8, 2013SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Friday, February 8, 2013INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, February 8, 2013NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, March 18, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 27, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, April 19, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, April 19, 2013FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, April 19, 2013NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, April 29, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, May 6, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 6, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 8, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 22, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 11, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 11, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 28, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, June 24, 2013EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Friday, October 25, 2013EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, December 3, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 3, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 15, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 20, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 20, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Sunday, April 12, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Sunday, April 12, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Sunday, April 12, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sunday, April 12, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Sunday, April 12, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Sunday, April 12, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 14, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 30, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, December 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 30, 2023TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, September 25, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 25, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, September 25, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, February 24, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 1, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, February 26, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Tuesday, April 30, 2024TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 24, 2024ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Friday, July 26, 2024PETITION INQUIRY LETTER ISSUED
Monday, August 26, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO PETITION INQUIRY LETTER
Thursday, August 29, 2024HIDDEN SENSITIVE CONTENT
Wednesday, September 4, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 4, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, September 4, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024PETITION TO DIRECTOR DISMISSED