What this record means
The record shows that the mark “WELLS FARGO” is no longer live; it was cancelled on August 16, 2024 because the registrant failed to file a Section 8 declaration. The owner listed is Wells Fargo & Company, a Delaware corporation. The mark covered goods in class 020, specifically picture frames, non‑metal key holders, non‑metal closures for bags, and stadium cushions. A similar name would raise the closest concern in the same class and for those specific goods. The record does not give Wells Fargo control over every use of the wording; it is limited to the goods listed. The prosecution history shows the mark was originally registered on February 3, 2004, with routine renewals and a notice of suit in 2010, but no opposition or cancellation events appear after publication. The latest meaningful event is the cancellation in 2024. Because the history shows no enforcement activity after publication, the supplied record suggests a moderate risk for using a similar name in the same or related goods.
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