What this record means
The record shows that the mark “INSTAGRAM” is live and registered on the Principal Register, owned by Instagram, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The registration covers three classes: class 016 for pens, class 018 for tote bags, and class 021 for water bottles sold empty, all first used in commerce in 2014. A similar name would raise the closest concern for products in those categories, especially pens, tote bags, and water bottles. The record does not give Instagram control over every use of the word “Instagram”; it is limited to the goods listed. There is no Supplemental Register activity or prosecution history to explain. The most recent status event is the March 26, 2024 update confirming the mark remains active. No opposition, cancellation, or enforcement actions appear in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the risk is highest for items like pens, tote bags, or water bottles, while other uses are farther from the scope shown.
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