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Trademark Class 38: Telecommunications

Telecommunications.

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Trademark applications and registrations in Class 38 over the past 15 years.

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Class 38 covers telecommunications services. With approximately 50,000 live marks, it is one of the smaller service classes by filing volume, but it underpins some of the most commercially significant brands in the modern economy. The class encompasses all forms of electronic communication services, including broadcasting, internet service provision, streaming transmission, messaging platforms, and video conferencing.

What's Included in Class 38

Class 38 includes mainly services allowing at least one person to communicate with another by a sensory means. Such services include those which: 1. allow one person to talk to another, 2. transmit messages from one person to another, and 3. place a person in oral or visual communication with another (radio and television).

  • services which consist essentially of the diffusion of radio or television programmes.
  • radio advertising services (Cl. 35);
  • telephone marketing (telemarketing) services (Cl. 35).
🌐 Internet service providers
📶 Mobile phone networks and carriers
📡 Streaming and broadcasting services
🎥 Video conferencing platforms
📧 Email and messaging services
📻 Radio and television broadcasting
🛰️ Satellite communication services
🎙️ Podcast hosting and distribution

Top Filers in Class 38

#OwnerFilings
1AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.216
2AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, II, L.P.173
3SWITCH, LTD.110
4IHEARTMEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT, INC.109
5VERIZON TRADEMARK SERVICES, LLC108
6AUDACY OPERATIONS, LLC107
7CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC,104
8GOOGLE LLC91
9T-MOBILE USA, INC.89
10FOX MEDIA LLC89

Top Law Firms in Class 38

#FirmTotal
1ArentFox Schiff LLP1,027
2Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.1,025
3Greenberg Traurig, LLP998
4Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP968
5PERKINS COIE LLP897
6AT&T Services, Inc.741
7DLA Piper LLP (US)737
8Dentons US LLP663
9Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP655
10AT&T CORP642

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Class 38 and Class 41?

Class 38 covers the transmission and delivery of content (broadcasting, streaming infrastructure, telecommunications). Class 41 covers the creation and production of content (entertainment, education, publishing). Netflix files in Class 38 for streaming delivery and Class 41 for entertainment production.

Are social media platforms in Class 38?

The communication and messaging features of social media (sending messages, sharing posts) fall under Class 38. The content and entertainment aspects fall under Class 41. The software platform itself may also be filed in Class 42.

Does Class 38 cover email services?

Yes. Electronic mail services, instant messaging, and other digital communication services are classified in Class 38.

Is podcast hosting in Class 38 or Class 41?

The transmission and distribution of podcast audio is a Class 38 telecommunications service. The creation and production of podcast content is a Class 41 entertainment service. Most podcasters need both classes, plus Class 9 for any downloadable audio files.

Are push notification services in Class 38?

Yes. Push notification delivery, SMS messaging services, and other electronic message transmission services belong in Class 38. The software platform that manages and sends notifications may also require Class 42.

Does Class 38 cover VPN services?

Yes. Virtual private network services that provide secure internet connections are classified in Class 38 as telecommunications services. The VPN software application itself belongs in Class 9 (downloadable) or Class 42 (SaaS).

Where do live streaming services fall?

Live streaming transmission services belong in Class 38. The entertainment or educational content being streamed belongs in Class 41. The platform technology belongs in Class 42. A live streaming service like Twitch typically files in all three classes.

Are chatbot and messaging platform services in Class 38?

The communication infrastructure of a messaging platform (message transmission, chat services) belongs in Class 38. The AI or technology powering a chatbot belongs in Class 42. Social aspects of the platform may implicate Class 45. Most messaging companies file across multiple classes.

How is Class 38 different from Class 42 for cloud services?

Class 38 covers the transmission of data (internet access, data transfer, content delivery networks). Class 42 covers the storage and processing of data (cloud computing, web hosting, SaaS). A cloud provider typically needs both: Class 38 for network connectivity and Class 42 for computing services.

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