Trademark Class 38 – Telecommunications
Telecommunications
Trademark Class 38 is part of the Nice Classification system used by the USPTO and trademark offices worldwide. Browse 218,248 trademarks filed in this category covering telecommunications.
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About Trademark Class 38 – Telecommunications
Class 38 covers telecommunications services including telephone, internet, broadcast, and cable services. This includes providing access to databases and the internet, electronic mail, video conferencing, streaming, messaging, and data transmission services.
There are currently 218,248 trademarks filed under Class 38 in the USPTO database. Of these, 39,054 are registered and 12,252 are pending. The most active filer in this class is MCI COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION with 3,067 trademarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trademark Class 38?
Trademark Class 38 (Telecommunications) is one of 45 categories in the Nice Classification system, an international standard used by the USPTO and trademark offices worldwide to classify goods and services. It covers telecommunications.
How many trademarks are in Class 38?
There are 218,248 trademark filings in Class 38 in our database. This includes 39,054 registered marks, 12,252 pending applications, 96,293 abandoned, and 60,449 cancelled or expired registrations.
What classes are commonly filed alongside Class 38?
Trademarks in Class 38 are most commonly also filed in Class 42 (Computer & Scientific), Class 35 (Advertising & Business), Class 9 (Computers & Electronics), Class 41 (Education & Entertainment), and Class 16 (Paper Goods). Multi-class filings are common when a brand covers both goods and related services.
How do I register a trademark in Class 38?
To register a trademark in Class 38, you must file an application with the USPTO through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). You will need to select the appropriate class, describe your goods or services, provide a specimen of use, and pay the filing fee. The process typically takes 8-12 months from filing to registration.