INSTAGRAM

What this record means

The record shows that the mark “INSTAGRAM” is dead and was abandoned by Instagram, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, because no Statement of Use or Extension Request was filed after the Notice of Allowance. The abandoned application covered goods in classes 016, 018, 021 and 025, specifically pens, tote bags and umbrellas, empty water bottles, and clothing for men and women such as shirts, t‑shirts, jackets, tops and sweat shirts. A similar name would raise the closest concern in those same categories, especially apparel and printed paper goods. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “Instagram.” The prosecution history shows a series of extensions granted and eventually abandonment after the allowance, but no opposition or cancellation actions are recorded. The latest event is the abandonment notice on September 18, 2023. For someone looking to use a similar name, the abandoned status reduces the risk, but the goods listed still represent a potential area of concern.