What this record means
The record shows that the mark “FACEBOOK” is live and registered on the Principal Register, owned by META PLATFORMS, INC., a Delaware corporation. The registration covers class 009 goods, specifically computer software development tools and software for building and operating social networking applications, APIs, and related online services. A similar name would raise the closest concern for any software or online service that facilitates social networking, data sharing, or API access. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “Facebook” in all contexts. The latest maintenance event was the renewal on March 25, 2021, and no further dates are supplied. There are no visible enforcement actions such as oppositions or cancellations in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the record suggests a meaningful risk if the new use falls within the same software or social‑networking services described.
Informational only - not legal advice.Mark Trademark
| Drawing type | 3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S) |
| Filing basis | Use in Commerce (§1(a)). |
| Status | The registration has been renewed. |
Key dates
| Application filed | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Published for opposition | May 25, 2010 |
| Notice of Allowance | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Registered (Principal) | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Status date | Mar 25, 2021 |
Goods & services
Computer software development tools; Computer software for use as an application programming interface (API); Application programming interface (API) for computer software which facilitates online services for social networking, building social networking applications and for allowing data retrieval, upload, download, access and management; Computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks
Owner & representation
| Owner | META PLATFORMS, INC. |
| Address | 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 94025 |
| Entity | CORPORATION - organized in DELAWARE |
| Attorney of record | Melissa Capotosto |
| Correspondent | Melissa Capotosto |
| Attorney email | F********@*****.com |
| Correspondent email | 2 emails |
| Correspondent phone | 4********2 |
| Correspondent address | Atlanta, GEORGIA |