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 services in class 035, including compiling information into computer databases, marketing and advertising services, market research in virtual community and social networking, and operating online marketplaces and retail stores featuring digital media. A similar name would raise the closest concern in these areas of online advertising, social networking, and digital media services. The record does not give Meta control over every use of the word “Facebook” in all contexts; it is limited to the goods and services listed. The prosecution history is empty, so no descriptiveness refusal or Supplemental Register move is shown. The latest status event is a renewal noted on June 6, 2024. No enforcement actions appear in the supplied history. For someone looking to use a similar name, the record suggests a meaningful risk if the use falls within online advertising or social networking services.
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| Drawing type | 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK |
| Filing basis | Use in Commerce (§1(a)). |
| Status | The registration has been renewed. |
Key dates
| Application filed | Oct 07, 2010 |
| Published for opposition | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Notice of Allowance | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Registered (Principal) | Mar 04, 2014 |
| Status date | Jun 06, 2024 |
Goods & services
compiling of information into computer databases; marketing, advertising and promotion services; [ market research services, namely, research in the fields of collegiate life, virtual community and social networking; ] advertising services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others via computer and communication networks; operating on-line marketplaces for sellers of goods and/or services; online retail store services featuring digital media, namely, pre-recorded digital sound, video and data recordings featuring music, text, video, games, comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation; charitable services, namely, promoting public awareness about charitable, philanthropic, volunteer, public and community service and humanitarian activities
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 |