What this record means
The record shows that the mark “WELLS FARGO” is live and registered on the Principal Register, owned by WFC HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The registration covers the sale of drinking glasses, with first use in December 1968 and use in commerce since that date. A similar name would raise the closest concern for goods that are drinking glasses or related glassware. The record does not give the mark control over all uses of the wording; it is limited to the goods listed. The prosecution history shows the mark was examined, published for opposition, and ultimately granted on April 17 1984, with no Supplemental Register activity. The most recent status event is the third renewal on June 26 2024, keeping the mark active. No enforcement actions, oppositions, or cancellations appear in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the record suggests a meaningful risk of conflict for glassware products.
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