FACEBOOK

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. It covers a range of electronic and communication services, including computer software development tools for social networking, access to computer databases, instant messaging, electronic publishing of user‑generated content, and temporary use of non‑downloadable software for social networking and photo sharing. A similar name would raise the closest concern in any of these areas, especially where the services involve social networking, data retrieval, or online publishing. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “Facebook”; it is limited to the goods and services listed. There is no prosecution history indicating a descriptiveness refusal or Supplemental Register move. The latest status event is a renewal noted on August 8, 2020, with no enforcement actions recorded. For someone considering a similar name, the presence of this active, broad‑scope registration suggests a meaningful risk of conflict in related digital and communication services.