| Serial Number | 85455432 |
| Word Mark | |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 4442135 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 3, 2013 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 11, 2013 |
| Goods and Services | 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 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 Services | 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 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 Mark | WE CHAT |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 28, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 28, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Tencent Holdings Limited |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Grand Cayman KY |
| Party Name | Tencent Holdings Limited |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Grand Cayman KY |
| Party Name | Tencent Holdings Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Grand Cayman KY |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, January 9, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, October 28, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, October 28, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, October 29, 2011 | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, July 12, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2012 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2012 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Friday, February 8, 2013 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 8, 2013 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 8, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 18, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, April 19, 2013 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, April 19, 2013 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 19, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Monday, April 29, 2013 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 6, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 6, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 25, 2013 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED |
| Monday, June 24, 2013 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2013 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, January 28, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 3, 2018 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Sunday, April 12, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Sunday, April 12, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Sunday, April 12, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Sunday, April 12, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Sunday, April 12, 2020 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Sunday, April 12, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Saturday, December 3, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 25, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 25, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, September 25, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Saturday, February 24, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 26, 2024 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | PETITION INQUIRY LETTER ISSUED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO PETITION INQUIRY LETTER |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | PETITION TO DIRECTOR DISMISSED |
| Thursday, August 29, 2024 | HIDDEN SENSITIVE CONTENT |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |