WELLS FARGO

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “WELLS FARGO” is no longer active; it was cancelled on August 11, 2023 because the registrant, Wells Fargo & Company, did not file a required declaration. The mark had been registered on the Principal Register for clothing—specifically sport shirts, t‑shirts, jackets and parkas—first used in 1999. Because the goods are limited to apparel, a similar name used for unrelated products would be a farther concern, but the record still indicates that the wording is protected within that apparel scope. The prosecution history reveals a long series of renewals and notices of suit, but no opposition or cancellation actions beyond the final Section 8 cancellation. No enforcement activity is visible after the cancellation. For someone thinking of a similar name, the risk is that the mark’s apparel protection is still in effect, so using the same wording on clothing could raise a close concern.