What this record means
The record shows that the mark “WHATSAPP” is live and registered on the Principal Register, owned by WhatsApp LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. It covers downloadable instant‑messaging software and related communication services, including data transmission, voice, video, and text exchange via computer and telecommunications networks. A similar name used for software or services that facilitate electronic communication would raise the closest concern. The record does not give control over every use of the word “WhatsApp”; it applies only to the specific goods and services listed. There is no prosecution history indicating a descriptiveness refusal or Supplemental Register move, and the mark is not on the Supplemental Register. The latest maintenance event is the renewal noted on June 9, 2021. No opposition, cancellation, or court action appears in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the visible record suggests a meaningful risk of conflict if the new use falls within the same communication‑software or service scope.
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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 | May 22, 2011 |
| Published for opposition | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Registered (Principal) | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Status date | Jun 09, 2021 |
Goods & services
Downloadable software, namely, instant messaging software, file sharing software, communications software for electronically exchanging data, audio, video images and graphics via computer, mobile, wireless, telecommunications networks and downloadable computer software for processing images, graphics, audio, video, and text
Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication networks; electronic exchange of voice, data, audio, video, text and graphics accessible via computer and telecommunications networks; instant messaging services; mobile phone communication services
Madrid Protocol · §66(a)
| Intl. registration no. | 1085539A , 1085539B , 1085539 , 1396913 , 1491341 |
Owner & representation
| Owner | WHATSAPP LLC |
| Address | 1601 WILLOW ROAD, MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 94025 |
| Entity | LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - organized in DELAWARE |
| Attorney of record | Karen A. Webb |
| Correspondent | Karen A. Webb |
| Attorney email | t********@*****.com |
| Correspondent email | t********@*****.com |
| Correspondent phone | 6********0 |
| Correspondent address | Mountain View, CALIFORNIA |