WIKIPEDIA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 14, 2014, 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 86221599. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, December 1, 2021. This trademark is owned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. The WIKIPEDIA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Downloadable publications, namely, e-books in the field of encyclopedic content

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

All purpose carrying bags

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

Online retail store services featuring clothing, bags, and travel gear; computer file management

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

Providing an online publication in the nature of an interactive 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 to promote educational excellence

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 Number86221599
Word MarkWIKIPEDIA
Filing DateFriday, March 14, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, December 1, 2021
Registration Number4853585
Registration DateTuesday, November 17, 2015
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 1, 2015

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized word "WIKIPEDIA".
Goods and ServicesDownloadable publications, namely, e-books in the field of encyclopedic content
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, books and manuals regarding an online encyclopedia
Goods and ServicesAll purpose carrying bags
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and scarves
Goods and ServicesOnline retail store services featuring clothing, bags, and travel gear; computer file management
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
Goods and ServicesProviding an online publication in the nature of an interactive 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 to promote educational excellence
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 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, March 28, 2014
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 15, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 15, 2001

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, March 28, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 31, 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, March 28, 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, March 28, 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, March 28, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 2012

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, March 28, 2014
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 15, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 15, 2001

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 28, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 15, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 15, 2001

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, March 28, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 15, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 15, 2001

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
Wednesday, December 1, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 1, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, October 9, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 30, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 17, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, December 18, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, December 18, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 17, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 1, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 1, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 12, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, July 24, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 22, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 22, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 22, 2015JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Tuesday, June 30, 2015NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 30, 2015ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 30, 2015ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Monday, June 29, 2015EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Monday, June 29, 2015JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Monday, June 29, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, June 24, 2015TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, December 29, 2014NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, December 29, 2014FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, December 29, 2014FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 24, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 24, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 17, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, December 8, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 6, 2014NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 6, 2014PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 6, 2014PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 3, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 28, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, March 18, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM