What this record means
The record shows that the mark “WHATSAPP” is currently pending on the Principal Register, owned by WhatsApp LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The application, filed March 17 2025, covers a broad range of financial services in class 036, including secure commercial transactions, electronic payment and funds transfer services, and related bill‑payment processing. A similar name used in these or closely related financial services would raise the closest record‑based concern. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the word “WhatsApp” in all contexts. The prosecution history indicates that the applicant received a Notice of Allowance on May 5 2026 and must file a Statement of Use or Extension Request within six months. No opposition, cancellation, or enforcement activity appears in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the pending status and the specific financial services scope suggest a meaningful risk of conflict.
Informational only - not legal advice.Mark Service Mark
| Drawing type | 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK |
| Filing basis | Intent-to-Use (§1(b)). |
| Status | Notice of Allowance (NOA) sent (issued) to the applicant. Applicant must file a Statement of Use or Extension Request within six months of the NOA issuance date. |
Key dates
| Application filed | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Published for opposition | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Notice of Allowance | May 05, 2026 |
| Status date | May 05, 2026 |
Goods & services
Financial information and advisory services; Financial transaction services, namely, providing secure commercial transactions and payment options; cash, debit, and credit card payment processing services; Financial transaction processing services, in particular, clearing and reconciling financial transactions via computer and communication networks; Electronic payment services involving electronic processing and subsequent transmission of bill payment data for users of computer and communication networks; Electronic funds transfer services; Bill payment services; Financial transaction processing services, namely, debit and credit card transaction processing services; electronic funds transfer services; Credit card, debit card, and gift card transaction processing services; Merchant services, namely, payment transaction processing services; Providing electronic mobile payment services for others, namely, credit card and debit card transaction processing services via mobile electronic devices
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 | 1********0 |
| Correspondent address | Mountain View, CALIFORNIA |