WIKIPEDIA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 20, 2006, a trademark application was filed for WIKIPEDIA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WIKIPEDIA trademark a serial number of 79032490. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Thursday, December 20, 2018. This trademark is owned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. The WIKIPEDIA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Providing online publications in the form of encyclopedias and encyclopedia articles; Providing of training, namely, courses and seminars in the use of software and multimedia products, and in the editing of and collaboration on articles; Educational services, namely, conferences, workshops, and seminars concerning the administration of an encyclopedia project and the use and administration of encyclopedia article entries; Providing information on educational or entertainment events; Publication of books;[ Production of motion pictures;] Arranging and conducting of colloquia, conferences, and conventions in the fields of software and multimedia product use and in the editing of and collaboration on articles [; Electronic publishing of on-line books and periodicals; Desktop publishing for others]

[Software for downloading, transmitting, receiving, providing, publishing, extracting, encoding, decoding, reading, storing, and organizing audiovisual, videographic, and written data, all in conjunction with a global computer network; Blank multimedia products for containing or transmitting audiovisual, videographic, and written data and content, namely, DVDs, CDs, and optical or electromagnetic storage devices, namely, hard drives; Pre-recorded multimedia products, namely, DVDs, CDs, and optical or electromagnetic storage devices, namely, hard drives, containing audiovisual, videographic, and written data and content in the nature of a general encyclopedia and related information]

Electronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet and other databases; Electronic transmission of audiovisual, videographic or written files disseminated and downloadable via electronic communication networks; Providing information on telecommunications; [Mobile radiotelephony services;] Providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; Telecommunication services, namely, providing online electronic bulletin boards and messaging services for transmission of messages among computer users concerning encyclopedia article entries and the administration of an encyclopedia project;[Audio and video teleconferencing services;] Electronic mail [ ; Providing access to encyclopedia databases ]

[ Advertising; Business management; ] Business administration [; Subscription services] in the nature of providing information through online websites in the field of general encyclopedic knowledge to third parties [for a subscription fee; Dissemination of advertising material, namely, tracts, prospectuses, printed matter, and samples; Document reproduction; Computer file management; Public relations]

[Software design and development; Development and updating of software; Computer programming; Conversion of computer data and programs; Conversion of documents from a physical to an electronic medium]
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General Information


Serial Number79032490
Word MarkWIKIPEDIA
Filing DateWednesday, September 20, 2006
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, December 20, 2018
Registration Number3505429
Registration DateTuesday, September 23, 2008
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 8, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding online publications in the form of encyclopedias and encyclopedia articles; Providing of training, namely, courses and seminars in the use of software and multimedia products, and in the editing of and collaboration on articles; Educational services, namely, conferences, workshops, and seminars concerning the administration of an encyclopedia project and the use and administration of encyclopedia article entries; Providing information on educational or entertainment events; Publication of books;[ Production of motion pictures;] Arranging and conducting of colloquia, conferences, and conventions in the fields of software and multimedia product use and in the editing of and collaboration on articles [; Electronic publishing of on-line books and periodicals; Desktop publishing for others]
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, Column 1, line 5-23 should be deleted, and column 1, line 25-35, should be deleted, and, " Advertising; business management; Business administration in the nature of providing information though online website in the field of general encyclopedic knowledge to third parties" should be inserted, and, column 1, line, 37-40, should be deleted, and In the statement, column 2, lines 1-16, should be deleted, and, " Electronic transmission of data and documents via the internet and other databases; electronic transmission of audiovisual, videographic or written files disseminated and downloadable via electronic communication networks; providing information on telecommunications; providing multiple user access to a global computer network; telecommunication services, namely providing online electronic bulletin boards and messaging services for transmission of messages among computer users concerning encyclopedia article entries and the administration of an encyclopedia project; electronic mail; providing access to encyclopedia databases" should be inserted, and column 2, line 18-40, should be deleted, and, " Providing online publications in the form of encyclopedias and encyclopedia articles; Providing of training, namely, courses and seminars in the use of software and multimedia products, and in the editing of and collaboration on articles; Educational services, namely, conferences, workshops, and seminars concerning the administration of an encyclopedia project and the use and administration of encyclopedia article entries; Providing information on educational or entertainment events; Publication of books; Arranging and conducting of colloquia, conferences, and conventions in the fields of software and multimedia product use and in the editing of and collaboration on articles" should be inserted, and In the statement, page 2, column 1, line 1-6, should be deleted.
Goods and Services[Software for downloading, transmitting, receiving, providing, publishing, extracting, encoding, decoding, reading, storing, and organizing audiovisual, videographic, and written data, all in conjunction with a global computer network; Blank multimedia products for containing or transmitting audiovisual, videographic, and written data and content, namely, DVDs, CDs, and optical or electromagnetic storage devices, namely, hard drives; Pre-recorded multimedia products, namely, DVDs, CDs, and optical or electromagnetic storage devices, namely, hard drives, containing audiovisual, videographic, and written data and content in the nature of a general encyclopedia and related information]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the Statement, Page 1, Column 2, lines 15 and 16, "; providing access to encyclopedia databases" should be deleted.
Goods and ServicesElectronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet and other databases; Electronic transmission of audiovisual, videographic or written files disseminated and downloadable via electronic communication networks; Providing information on telecommunications; [Mobile radiotelephony services;] Providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; Telecommunication services, namely, providing online electronic bulletin boards and messaging services for transmission of messages among computer users concerning encyclopedia article entries and the administration of an encyclopedia project;[Audio and video teleconferencing services;] Electronic mail [ ; Providing access to encyclopedia databases ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Advertising; Business management; ] Business administration [; Subscription services] in the nature of providing information through online websites in the field of general encyclopedic knowledge to third parties [for a subscription fee; Dissemination of advertising material, namely, tracts, prospectuses, printed matter, and samples; Document reproduction; Computer file management; Public relations]
Goods and Services[Software design and development; Development and updating of software; Computer programming; Conversion of computer data and programs; Conversion of documents from a physical to an electronic medium]

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 CodeA - Sec. 7(d) - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, February 27, 2013
Primary Code009
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 5, 2007
Primary Code035
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, January 5, 2007
Primary Code038
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 5, 2007
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 CodeA - Sec. 7(d) - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, February 27, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type98 - Unknown
AddressUS

Party NameWikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressUS

Party NameWikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
US

Party NameWikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33701
US

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 15, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 28, 2006SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, January 5, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, February 8, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 8, 2007REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Saturday, February 16, 2008TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Saturday, February 16, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 16, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, February 20, 2007REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, February 20, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Monday, August 6, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, August 6, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 7, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, August 17, 2007FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, August 17, 2007FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Saturday, February 16, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 24, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 20, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 20, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 4, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 4, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, March 5, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, March 7, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 24, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, May 30, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, April 4, 2008WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, May 23, 2008PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, May 23, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, May 23, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, May 23, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 27, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, May 29, 2008NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Thursday, May 29, 2008NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Friday, May 30, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 13, 2009FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Monday, June 2, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, June 13, 2008NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, June 18, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 8, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 23, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 8, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 8, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 23, 2008FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, January 13, 2009FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Monday, June 11, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 1, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 1, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, July 18, 2009CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, February 18, 2011CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Thursday, September 29, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 29, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, December 3, 2011NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, June 7, 2012TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, June 7, 2012RQST FOR SECT 7 PARTIAL SURRENDER FILED
Wednesday, February 27, 2013CANCELLED SEC. 7 - PARTIAL
Monday, June 9, 2014INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
Monday, July 9, 2012AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, July 13, 2012ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Friday, January 18, 2013AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, February 7, 2013OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 19, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, April 14, 2013FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Sunday, October 27, 2013PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, March 20, 2014NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, November 3, 2016NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 23, 2014TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 14, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 14, 2014REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Tuesday, October 14, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Sunday, June 14, 2015PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, August 13, 2015INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Thursday, August 13, 2015PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Thursday, September 24, 2015PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Thursday, November 3, 2016INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Tuesday, August 20, 2019PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, January 5, 2017LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, January 27, 2017CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, January 27, 2017LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED AND ENTERED
Saturday, September 23, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, February 9, 2018CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Monday, August 13, 2018TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Thursday, August 23, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 20, 2018REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Thursday, December 20, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 5, 2019INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Thursday, September 5, 2019PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Friday, November 1, 2019PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Friday, January 31, 2025CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB