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 86221644. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, October 9, 2021. This trademark is owned by Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. The WIKIPEDIA trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, 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 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 by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the fields of writing, editing, and contribution to an interactive online encyclopedia and other media

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

All purpose carrying bags

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

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

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

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

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

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 Number86221644
Word MarkWIKIPEDIA
Filing DateFriday, March 14, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, October 9, 2021
Registration Number4780015
Registration DateTuesday, July 28, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 12, 2015

Trademark Statements


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 for educational purposes by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the fields of writing, editing, and contribution to an interactive online encyclopedia and other media
Goods and ServicesDownloadable publications, namely, e-books in the field of encyclopedic content
Goods and ServicesAll purpose carrying bags
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 ServicesPrinted publications, namely, books and manuals regarding an online encyclopedia
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and scarves
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
Goods and ServicesOnline retail store services featuring clothing, bags, and travel gear; computer file management
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 DateFriday, March 28, 2014
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 15, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 15, 2001

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 Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 28, 2014
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 18, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 18, 2005

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
Tuesday, March 18, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, March 28, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, June 21, 2014PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 18, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 21, 2014NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, June 21, 2014PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 22, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, January 5, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 7, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 7, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 4, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 4, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 4, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 11, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 1, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 3, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 22, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, December 18, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 12, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 12, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 28, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 18, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, July 28, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 30, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 9, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, October 9, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, October 9, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, July 28, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED