ID MANUAL · NICE 13-2026
Class 38 — Telecommunications
Every entry the USPTO has published for Class 038 (Telecommunications): 567 entries, of which 511 are accepted wording — 0 goods and 567 services. Copy this wording into your application rather than paraphrasing it; a free-form description adds $200 per class to the filing fee.
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- A — Accepted wording — cleared for use in an application (511 entries)
- D — Deleted entry in the official export — no longer current wording (19 entries)
- M — Modified entry — the official export records an amendment (see Notes) (21 entries)
- X — Other non-current or annotated entry in the official export (16 entries)
| Term ID | Accepted wording | Status | Type | Effective | TM5 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 038-604 | Leasing satellite transmission capacity | A | SERVICES | 10/22/2015 | T | |
| 038-609 | Providing user access to global computer networks | X | SERVICES | 12/24/2015 | ||
| 038-138 | Telecommunications by e-mail | D | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | On 01-01-2016, this 07-20-2004 entry was deleted in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016 "electronic mail services," "electronic mail" or the like is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. | |
| 038-411 | Electronic mail services for data and voice | D | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | On 01-01-2016, this 07-30-2009 entry was deleted in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016, "electronic mail services" or "electronic mail" is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. | |
| 038-21 | Electronic mail services | D | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | On 01-01-2016, this 04-02-1991 entry was deleted in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016, "electronic mail services" or "electronic mail" is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. | |
| 038-367 | Video-on-demand transmission services via the Internet | X | SERVICES | 03/13/2008 | 01-01-2016: Status of entry changed from "A"-Added to "X"-Example. | |
| 038-97 | Telecommunication services in the field of providing long distance service with audio advertising for others as a component of the long distance service | A | SERVICES | 08/06/2001 | ||
| 038-175 | Communications by computer terminals | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-165 | Radio programme broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-163 | Radio broadcasting of information and other programs | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-162 | Provision of access to electronic sites | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-161 | Provision of access to data or documents stored electronically in central files for remote consultation | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-160 | Providing third party users with access to telecommunication infrastructure | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-158 | Mobile telephone communication | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-155 | Information transmission via electronic communications networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-152 | Information transmission by telematic codes | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-151 | High bit-rate data transmission services for telecommunication network operators | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-148 | Electronic exchange of data stored in databases accessible via telecommunication networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-143 | Television programme broadcasting via cable | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-142 | Rental of telecommunications lines | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-140 | Rental of equipment for telecommunications | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-137 | Telecommunication access services | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-130 | Prepaid long distance telephone services | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2004 | ||
| 038-129 | Rental of telephone booths | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2004 | ||
| 038-128 | Providing on-line chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of general interest | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2004 | ||
| 038-127 | Internet cafe services, namely, providing telecommunications connections to the internet in a cafe environment | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2004 | ||
| 038-95 | Telecommunications services, namely, routing calls to local third-party taxi-cab dispatchers in the vicinity of the caller | A | SERVICES | 08/06/2001 | ||
| 038-93 | Telecommunications reseller services, namely, providing long distance telecommunication services | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 038-91 | Television transmission services | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 038-89 | Worldwide switched text and message transmission services | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 038-88 | Telecommunications services, namely, intercepting and preventing unsolicited calls from telemarketers | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 038-85 | Intrastate telephone services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-78 | Electronic delivery of images and photographs via a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-77 | Electronic messaging system, namely, electronic queuing services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-75 | Providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | This activity does not require indication of a specific field or subject matter since the service is providing the telecommunication access and not content. If applicant is a content provider, this language should not be used and the subject matter of the content will control the service classification. | |
| 038-73 | Providing facilities and equipment for video conferencing | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | 06-20-2013 - Although services involving provision of general purpose facilities, such as convention centers and exhibition halls, are classified in Class 43, services involving provision of specialized facilities/facilities for a particular purpose are classified according to the intended purpose. In this case, telepresence conferencing is a telecommunications service. Therefore, "Providing facilities and equipment for telepresence conferencing" is classified in Class 38. | |
| 038-69 | Streaming of video material on the Internet | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-68 | Telecommunication services, namely, local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics by means of telephone, telegraphic, cable, and satellite transmissions | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-67 | Text and numeric wireless digital messaging services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-65 | Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning {indicate field or subject of chat room} | A | SERVICES | 04/12/1999 | ||
| 038-64 | Providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning {indicate field or subject of bulletin board} | A | SERVICES | 04/12/1999 | 08-18-2011: An electronic bulletin board is a means for communication. Electronic bulletin board services are not classified by subject matter. Specification of the subject matter is acceptable but it is not required. | |
| 038-63 | Electronic data interchange (EDI) services | A | SERVICES | 04/12/1999 | ||
| 038-62 | Electronic transmission of facsimile communications and data featuring encryption and decryption | A | SERVICES | 04/12/1999 | ||
| 038-6 | Ticker tape services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-54 | Telematic services | D | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | This service is outdated; the word is not defined in the dictionary. | |
| 038-94 | Electronic, electric, and digital transmission of voice, data, images, signals, and messages | M | SERVICES | 08/01/2001 | ||
| 038-51 | PBX dialing services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | ||
| 038-501 | Leasing of telecommunication equipment | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2002 | T | |
| 038-500 | Wireless digital messaging services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | T | |
| 038-495 | Providing virtual private network (VPN) services | A | SERVICES | 07/26/2012 | T | |
| 038-494 | Wireless electronic transmission of {indicate, e.g., data, graphics, etc.} | A | SERVICES | 05/10/2012 | ||
| 038-118 | Leasing of telecommunication equipment, namely, {indicate specific items of equipment, e.g. telephones, facsimile machines} | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2002 | ||
| 038-114 | On-line document delivery via a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 08/06/2001 | ||
| 038-107 | Telecommunications gateway services, namely, {indicate purpose of the gateway link} | A | SERVICES | 01/01/1995 | This service comprises telecommunications routing and junction activities. | |
| 038-105 | Cable television broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-104 | Radio broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-103 | Facsimile transmission | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-100 | Wireless voice mail services | A | SERVICES | 10/01/2001 | ||
| 038-491 | Wireless electronic transmission of voice signals, data, facsimiles, images and information | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | On 12-6-12, this 07-20-2004 entry was modified to correct a typographical error and deleted the "T" indicating that it appears on the Trilateral ID List. This wording is still acceptable, in principle, but it was necessary to withdraw USPTO approval of the Trilateral-approved ID to correct the typo. | |
| 038-489 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing advanced calling features, namely, providing the ability to record voice memos after a telephone call by leaving a message that will be recorded separately and saved online as a file which can then be emailed, shared or kept private based on the user settings | A | SERVICES | 03/05/2009 | ||
| 038-485 | Providing on-line facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users and electronic bulletin boards concerning topics of interest relating to dogs | X | SERVICES | 06/27/2013 | On 11-17-2011, this 7-16-2009 entry was deleted because, although acceptable, it is covered by a fill-in entry for "Providing on-line facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users and electronic bulletin boards concerning topics of interest relating to {specify field or subject matter}". On 06-27-2013, the status of this entry was changed from "D" to "X" to indicate that it is an example of acceptable wording under current USPTO policy. | |
| 038-484 | Providing voice chat services | M | SERVICES | 11/17/2011 | T | 11-17-2011: The 08-01-2005 entry has been amended from "Voice chat services" to "Providing voice chat services." |
| 038-481 | Chat room services for social networking | X | SERVICES | 07/25/2013 | 11-17-2011 While the wording in this identification of 7-30-2009 is still acceptable, the entry has been deleted because these services are covered by the entry "Providing on-line chat rooms for social networking." 07-25-2013: Acceptable entry status changed from "D" deleted to "X" example. | |
| 038-48 | Video narrowcasting services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | ||
| 038-474 | Telecommunication services, namely, network traffic routing of electronic trading orders between mercantile exchanges or exchanges to reduce packet latency | A | SERVICES | 01/13/2011 | ||
| 038-473 | Hosted PBX services | A | SERVICES | 01/13/2011 | ||
| 038-470 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing e-mail notification alerts via the internet | A | SERVICES | 01/06/2011 | This is a telecommunication transmission service. The service is providing only the telecommunication transmission of the e-mail notification alerts. | |
| 038-468 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing e-mail notification alerts via the internet notifying vehicle owners of timing of vehicle maintenance | A | SERVICES | 01/06/2011 | This is a telecommunication transmission service. The service is providing only the telecommunication transmission of the e-mail notification alerts. | |
| 038-467 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing e-mail notification alerts via the internet of rating changes that affect financial portfolios | M | SERVICES | 01/06/2011 | On 1-6-11, the 5-3-2007 ID was amended from "providing e-mail notification alerts of rating changes that affect financial portfolios" to the current ID to clarify that this is a telecommunication transmission service only. This activity does not require an indication of a specific field or subject matter since the service is providing the telecommunication transmission service of the e-mail notification alerts only. | |
| 038-466 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing electronic message alerts via the internet notifying individuals of {specify activity, e.g., timing of vehicle maintenance} | A | SERVICES | 01/06/2011 | This is a telecommunication transmission service. The service is providing only the telecommunication transmission of the electronic message alerts. | |
| 038-465 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing e-mail notification alerts via the internet notifying individuals of {specify activity, e.g., timing of vehicle maintenance} | A | SERVICES | 01/06/2011 | This is a telecommunication transmission service. The service is providing only the telecommunication transmission of the e-mail notification alerts. | |
| 038-464 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing electronic message alerts via the internet | A | SERVICES | 01/06/2011 | This is a telecommunication transmission service. The service is providing only the telecommunication transmission of the electronic message alerts. | |
| 038-463 | Simulcasting broadcast television over global communication networks, the Internet and wireless networks | A | SERVICES | 12/30/2010 | T | |
| 038-462 | Providing access to an electronic exchange of medical records across a nationwide health information network | A | SERVICES | 12/30/2010 | ||
| 038-461 | Electronic exchange of medical records across a nationwide health information network | A | SERVICES | 12/30/2010 | ||
| 038-459 | Computer-aided transmission of messages and images | A | SERVICES | 11/04/2010 | ||
| 038-456 | Computer aided transmission of images | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | T | |
| 038-455 | Providing multiple-user access to data on the Internet in the field of {specify field or subject matter} | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | ||
| 038-452 | Satellite transmission | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | T | |
| 038-451 | Teleconferencing services | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | T | |
| 038-450 | Electronic transmission of information posted to usenet newsgroups and discussion groups via a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 10/14/2010 | ||
| 038-437 | Streaming of {specify format, e.g., audio, video, audiovisual, etc.} material on the Internet | A | SERVICES | 05/07/2010 | ||
| 038-430 | Electronic messaging | A | SERVICES | 02/11/2010 | ||
| 038-429 | Video broadcasting services over the Internet or other communications network, namely, electronically transmitting video clips | M | SERVICES | 02/11/2010 | 2-11-10 - The 9-11-08 entry was changed to delete "showing, displaying and" in order to avoid confusion with Class 41 services. | |
| 038-428 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing advanced calling features | A | SERVICES | 01/28/2010 | ||
| 038-425 | Providing on-line chat rooms for social networking | A | SERVICES | 01/07/2010 | T | |
| 038-424 | Broadband radio communication services | A | SERVICES | 01/07/2010 | T | |
| 038-423 | Computer telephony services | A | SERVICES | 01/07/2010 | T | |
| 038-422 | Providing on-line chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of {indicate field or subject} | A | SERVICES | 12/24/2009 | 11-17-2011: Chat rooms and electronic bulletin board are means for communication. Chat rooms and electronic bulletin board services are not classified by subject matter. Specification of the subject matter is acceptable but it is not required. | |
| 038-421 | Teleconferencing and telepresence communication services offered by means of a kiosk | A | SERVICES | 12/10/2009 | ||
| 038-420 | Computer network access services by means of a metro ethernet | A | SERVICES | 12/03/2009 | ||
| 038-416 | Internet protocol television (IPTV) transmission services | A | SERVICES | 10/08/2009 | ||
| 038-413 | Digital network telecommunications services | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-409 | Cable television broadcasting services | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-404 | Providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-401 | News agency services for electronic transmission | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-397 | Broadcasting services, namely, transmission of advertising programs and media advertising communications via digital communications networks | A | SERVICES | 07/23/2009 | ||
| 038-395 | Internet based paging and alerting services, namely, providing a web site at which users can send messages to electronic paging devices | A | SERVICES | 05/21/2009 | ||
| 038-394 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing advanced calling features, namely, providing an international calling function to easily place international calls | A | SERVICES | 03/05/2009 | ||
| 038-392 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing advanced calling features, namely, changing one's caller ID, recording calls, changing the sound of one's voice over the phone, and straight-to-voicemail calls | A | SERVICES | 03/05/2009 | ||
| 038-391 | Providing Internet access | A | SERVICES | 02/26/2009 | These services are those of ISPs (Internet service providers) and encompass only those services relating to telecommunication connectivity to the Internet. This language does not cover services of Internet content providers | |
| 038-390 | Providing access to the Internet | A | SERVICES | 02/26/2009 | These services are those of ISPs (Internet service providers) and encompass only those services relating to telecommunication connectivity to the Internet. This language does not cover services of Internet content providers | |
| 038-385 | Transmission of sound, video and information from web cams, video cameras or mobile phones, all featuring live or recorded materials | A | SERVICES | 09/11/2008 | ||
| 038-383 | Internet radio broadcasting services | A | SERVICES | 09/04/2008 | T | |
| 038-382 | Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, and the Internet | A | SERVICES | 08/21/2008 | ||
| 038-380 | Electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals and electronic devices | A | SERVICES | 08/07/2008 | T | |
| 038-378 | National and international telephone calling plan services | A | SERVICES | 08/07/2008 | ||
| 038-376 | Telecommunications services, namely, providing toll-free mnemonic telephone numbers | A | SERVICES | 05/01/2008 | ||
| 038-369 | Video broadcasting services via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 03/13/2008 | ||
| 038-368 | Video streaming services via the Internet, featuring independent films and movies | A | SERVICES | 03/13/2008 | ||
| 038-366 | Video conferencing services | A | SERVICES | 03/06/2008 | T | |
| 038-364 | Providing access to digital music websites on the Internet | A | SERVICES | 03/06/2008 | T | |
| 038-360 | Telecommunication services in the nature of providing telephone features, namely, call waiting, call identification, call forwarding, and message waiting | A | SERVICES | 02/14/2008 | ||
| 038-36 | Telecommunication services | D | SERVICES | 03/15/1993 | The language of this entry is too broad; it encompasses all telecommunication activities. | |
| 038-359 | Computer services, namely, providing on-line facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users concerning topics of general interest [chat rooms] | A | SERVICES | 02/14/2008 | ||
| 038-357 | Telepresence conferencing services | A | SERVICES | 02/14/2008 | ||
| 038-356 | Telepresence services | A | SERVICES | 02/14/2008 | ||
| 038-352 | Providing a web site for synchronous and asynchronous communication and for connection of physicians with their patients regardless of medical organization or geographic location | M | SERVICES | 01/17/2008 | On 12-23-10, the 1-17-08 entry was amended to delete the words "that enables communication" and replaced them with the words "for communicating" to avoid any confusion with Class 42 services that provide a website featuring technology that enables. | |
| 038-351 | Leasing of telephone sets, facsimile and other communication equipment | A | SERVICES | 01/17/2008 | ||
| 038-350 | Telephone communications | A | SERVICES | 01/10/2008 | T | |
| 038-35 | Telecommunication (data and voice) | D | SERVICES | 03/15/1993 | The language of this entry is too broad; it encompasses all telecommunication activities. | |
| 038-348 | Provision of access to a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 01/10/2008 | T | |
| 038-347 | Telecommunications services, namely, providing prepaid minutes for use on cell phones abroad | A | SERVICES | 12/13/2007 | ||
| 038-345 | Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, sound and video by means of broadband power line or wireless networks | A | SERVICES | 12/06/2007 | ||
| 038-340 | Electronic transmission of messages | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-331 | Mobile telephone services | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-330 | Sound and picture transmission via satellite | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-33 | Telegram transmission and communication | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-328 | Satellite transmission services, television and radio broadcasting services | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-327 | Rental of telephones | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-326 | Rental of telecommunications apparatus and installations | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-3 | Teleprinting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-324 | Rental of modems | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-318 | Providing telecommunications connections to the internet or databases | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-313 | Transmission of radio and television programmes by satellite | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-312 | Transmission of messages | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-31 | Singing telegram services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-305 | Broadcasting of television programmes | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-304 | Provision of voice short message services (VSMS) | A | SERVICES | 11/01/2007 | ||
| 038-303 | Telecommunication services, namely, local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics and video by means of broadband, copper and optical or wireless networks | A | SERVICES | 10/04/2007 | ||
| 038-295 | Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of webcasts | A | SERVICES | 07/12/2007 | ||
| 038-294 | Prepaid local and long distance telephone services | A | SERVICES | 07/12/2007 | ||
| 038-293 | Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of podcasts | A | SERVICES | 07/12/2007 | ||
| 038-292 | Rental of equipment for broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 06/28/2007 | T | |
| 038-291 | Telecommunication consultation in the nature of technical consulting in the field of audio, text and visual data transmission and communication | A | SERVICES | 06/28/2007 | ||
| 038-287 | Audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet | A | SERVICES | 04/26/2007 | ||
| 038-286 | Leasing commercial fixed wireless spectrums | A | SERVICES | 04/19/2007 | ||
| 038-285 | Providing on-line facsimile transmission services | A | SERVICES | 04/12/2007 | ||
| 038-284 | Mobile media services in the nature of electronic transmission of entertainment media content | M | SERVICES | 04/05/2007 | "Entertainment" deleted from lead-in to avoid confusion with Class 41. | |
| 038-282 | Providing e-mail fax services | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2007 | T | |
| 038-276 | Broadcasting services and provision of telecommunication access to films and television programmes provided via a video-on-demand service | A | SERVICES | 05/01/2005 | ||
| 038-275 | Providing on-line communications links which transfer the web site user to other local and global web pages | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2004 | ||
| 038-274 | Virtual chat rooms established via text messaging | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-273 | Leasing of telecommunications lines | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-272 | Internet telephony services | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2003 | T | |
| 038-271 | Rental of telecommunication equipment | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2002 | T | |
| 038-270 | Webcasting services | A | SERVICES | 08/06/2001 | T | |
| 038-269 | Communications services, namely, transmitting streamed sound and audiovisual recordings via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 038-267 | Providing on-line listservers for transmission of messages among computer users concerning {indicate field or subject matter} | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 038-264 | Voice mail services | A | SERVICES | 01/02/1997 | T | |
| 038-263 | Voicemail services | A | SERVICES | 01/02/1997 | T | |
| 038-261 | Satellite transmission services | A | SERVICES | 02/20/1996 | T | |
| 038-260 | Cablecasting services | A | SERVICES | 02/20/1996 | T | |
| 038-26 | Mobile radio communication | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-257 | Pay-per-view television transmission services | A | SERVICES | 07/01/1994 | T | |
| 038-255 | Telephone call completion services for directory assistance customers | A | SERVICES | 09/28/2006 | ||
| 038-254 | Broadcasting services and provision of telecommunication access to video and audio content provided via a video-on-demand service via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2006 | ||
| 038-249 | Satellite transmission of messages and data for navigation by air | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2006 | ||
| 038-245 | Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data and documents, in the field of air traffic control, aeronautical and aircraft navigation, aeronautical telecommunications, and aeronautical information | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2006 | ||
| 038-244 | Providing electronic transmission of credit card transaction data and electronic payment data via a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 02/01/2006 | ||
| 038-239 | Television broadcasting consultation | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2005 | ||
| 038-236 | Radio broadcasting consultation | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2005 | ||
| 038-235 | Television broadcasting information | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2005 | ||
| 038-233 | Instant messaging services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2005 | ||
| 038-23 | Electronic store-and-forward messaging | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-229 | Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2005 | ||
| 038-225 | Delivery of personalized greeting cards to others via electronic mail | D | SERVICES | 07/10/2014 | On 07-24-2014, this 10-01-2004 entry was deleted because it was causing confusion as to what the services entailed. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for selecting electronic cards, personalizing them with users own messages and sending them via e-mail is classified in Class 42. | |
| 038-211 | Transmission of short messages | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-208 | Transmission of information via teletypewriter | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-205 | Transmission of information via a teleprinter | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-204 | Transmission of information through video communication systems | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-203 | Transmission of information on optical telecommunication networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-202 | Transmission of information in the audiovisual field | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-20 | Delivery of messages by electronic transmission | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-2 | Telephone communication services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-199 | Transmission of information by data communications for assisting decision making | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-198 | Transmission of information and images relating to pharmaceuticals, medicine and hygiene | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | 10-27-11 Since this is strictly a telecommunications service and not a content-based service, specification of the subject matter is acceptable but it is not required. Please note that for use-based applications, the specimens and/or application must show that underlying service is that of transmitting the information, similar to the service of an ISP, and not the content providing service which is classified by subject matter |
| 038-195 | Transmission of data by teletypewriter | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-194 | Electronic data interchange | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-191 | Computer transmission of information accessed via a code or a terminal | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-19 | Communication by telegram | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-188 | Providing multiple use access to global computer information networks for the transfer and dissemination of a wide range of information | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-183 | Communication by electronic computer terminals | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-182 | Cellular telephone communication | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-181 | Communications via fibre-optic networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-180 | Communications via fiber-optic networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-18 | Cellular telephone services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-179 | Communications via analogue and digital computer terminals | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-178 | Communications by television for meeting | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-177 | Communications by mobile phones | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-176 | Communications by means of mobile phones | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-336 | Fixed and mobile telephone services | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-343 | Broadcasting of radio and television programmes | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-613 | Transmission of audio and video tethered downloads | A | SERVICES | 04/07/2016 | Transmission of audio and video tethered downloads are telecommunications services, not content-based services. Transmission services are classified in Class 38 based on the nature of the activity, and not according to the subject matter of the material being transmitted. For information about identifying and classifying telecommunications services, see TMEP §1402.11(a)(iii). Tethered downloads are computer files that feature conditions or limitations as to the use of the files, such as restrictions in the ability to copy the files or requirements for periodic payments to use the files. | |
| 038-612 | Streaming of audio and video tethered downloads | A | SERVICES | 04/07/2016 | Streaming services are telecommunications services which involve the continuous transfer of data. Streaming services are classified in Class 38 based on the nature of the activity, and not according to the subject matter of the material being transmitted. For information about identifying and classifying telecommunications services, see TMEP §1402.11(a)(iii). Tethered downloads are computer files that feature conditions or limitations as to the use of the files, such as restrictions in the ability to copy the files or requirements for periodic payments to use the files. | |
| 038-201 | Transmission of information by teletypewriter, by satellite | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-134 | Satellite, cable, network transmission of sounds, images, signals and data | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-316 | Telephone services and teletext services | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-216 | Transmission, reception and processing of coded and emergency signals | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-556 | Streaming of data | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2015 | T | |
| 038-490 | Wireless broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2012 | T | |
| 038-471 | Transmission of digital files | A | SERVICES | 01/13/2011 | T | |
| 038-354 | Message sending and receiving services | A | SERVICES | 01/17/2008 | ||
| 038-615 | Leasing of space for antennas on communication towers | A | SERVICES | 02/16/2017 | This is the leasing of space on communication towers on which lessees attach their own antennas for telecommunication purposes. | |
| 038-622 | Broadcast transmission by satellite | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-629 | Communication by hertzian wave | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-621 | Broadcast of radio programmes | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-628 | Chatroom services for social networking | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-337 | Electronic transmission of e-mail | M | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | T | On 01-01-2016, this 11-22-2007 entry was modified from "Electronic mail" to "Electronic transmission of e-mail" in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016, "electronic mail services" or "electronic mail" is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. |
| 038-626 | Broadcasting of teleshopping programmes | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-627 | Communication by computer terminals | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-298 | Providing multiple user access to proprietary collections of information by means of global computer information networks | A | SERVICES | 08/23/2007 | ||
| 038-192 | Data communication by electronic mail | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-633 | Transmission of news items to news reporting organizations | A | SERVICES | 09/06/2018 | T | |
| 038-605 | Video-on-demand transmission | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | T | |
| 038-614 | Wireless electronic transmission of {indicate, e.g., data, graphics, etc.} via near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled devices | X | SERVICES | 09/22/2016 | Wireless electronic transmission of {indicate, e.g., data, graphics, etc.} is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. Near field communication (NFC) is a type of technology that enables short-range communication between electronic devices. | |
| 038-624 | Broadcasting of radio programs | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-559 | Communications by fibre optic networks | X | SERVICES | 01/01/2015 | ||
| 038-171 | Communication via fibre optical networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-133 | Satellite television broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-47 | Wireless facsimile mail services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | ||
| 038-365 | Video telephone services | A | SERVICES | 03/06/2008 | T | |
| 038-247 | Aeronautical telecommunication services | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2006 | T | |
| 038-631 | Rental of telecommunication routers | A | SERVICES | 11/23/2017 | T | |
| 038-13 | Audio teleconferencing | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-15 | Cable radio transmission | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-12 | Audio broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-389 | Internet access provider services | A | SERVICES | 02/26/2009 | T | These services are those of ISPs (Internet service providers) and encompass only those services relating to telecommunication connectivity to the Internet. This language does not cover services of Internet content providers |
| 038-483 | Provision of online forums for users for the sharing and transmission of information and electronic media concerning environmental matters | X | SERVICES | 07/25/2013 | On 11-17-2011, while the wording in this identification is still acceptable, the 05-20-2001 entry has been deleted because it is covered by the fill-in entry for "Providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users concerning {indicate field or subject of forum}" in Class 38. 07-25-2013 - Acceptable entry status changed from "D" deleted to "X" example. | |
| 038-80 | Web messaging | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | T | |
| 038-644 | Network roaming services provided as part of mobile telephone services | A | SERVICES | 03/11/2021 | "Roaming services" is indefinite under U.S. policy requiring specific descriptions to enable third parties to make likelihood of confusion determinations under Section 2(d). Descriptions of roaming services must indicate the nature of the service activity. | |
| 038-636 | Providing information in the field of telecommunications | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2020 | ||
| 038-637 | Transmission of podcasts | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2020 | 01-01-2020 - Transmission of podcasts is a telecommunication transmission service only. See TMEP §1402.11(a)(iii). This activity does not require an indication of a specific field or subject matter since the service is providing the telecommunication transmission service and not the podcast content. | |
| 038-642 | Providing access to local area computer networks | A | SERVICES | 06/11/2020 | ||
| 038-635 | Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topics of interest to teens | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2019 | ||
| 038-227 | Voice over IP services | A | SERVICES | 11/01/2004 | T | |
| 038-656 | Communication via television transmissions | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2021 | T | |
| 038-653 | Over-the-top (OTT) streaming of {specify format, e.g., audio, video, audiovisual, etc.} material | A | SERVICES | 07/29/2021 | Over-the-top (OTT) streaming services are streaming services provided directly to a consumer via the internet, bypassing traditional media distribution channels such as cable television. | |
| 038-646 | Network transmission of sounds, images, signals and data | A | SERVICES | 06/10/2021 | T | |
| 038-647 | Rental of computer communication apparatus and instruments | A | SERVICES | 06/10/2021 | T | |
| 038-657 | Electronic transmission of geolocation data from mobile devices | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2022 | These services are classified in Class 38 because "geolocation services [telecommunication services]" is classified in Class 38 in the Nice Alphabetical List. | |
| 038-648 | Rental of teleprocessing apparatus and instruments | A | SERVICES | 06/10/2021 | T | |
| 038-649 | Satellite transmission of sounds, images, signals and data | A | SERVICES | 06/10/2021 | T | |
| 038-71 | Satellite communication services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | T | |
| 038-651 | Computer aided transmission of messages | M | SERVICES | 07/22/2021 | T | On 07-22-2021, the classification of this 07-01-2021 entry was modified from Class 37 to Class 38 in order to correct a typographical error. |
| 038-50 | Network conferencing services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | T | |
| 038-59 | Broadcasting programs via a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 01/02/1997 | T | |
| 038-655 | Communication via radio | M | SERVICES | 07/29/2021 | T | On 07-29-2021, the classification of this 07-01-2021 entry was modified from Class 37 to Class 38 in order to correct a typographical error. less |
| 038-53 | Wireless PBX services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | T | |
| 038-663 | Streaming of video and audio material on the Internet | A | SERVICES | 04/20/2023 | ||
| 038-126 | Web conferencing services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2004 | T | |
| 038-607 | Communications by cellular phones | A | SERVICES | 12/24/2015 | T | |
| 038-448 | Providing multiple user wireless access to the Internet | A | SERVICES | 09/30/2010 | T | |
| 038-17 | Cable television transmission | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-558 | Communications by fiber optic networks | X | SERVICES | 01/01/2015 | T | |
| 038-658 | Video streaming of independent films and movies via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 09/22/2022 | T | |
| 038-661 | Providing online forums | A | SERVICES | 03/16/2023 | An online forum is a means for communication. Online forums are not classified by subject matter. Specification of the subject matter is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-662 | Providing on-line forums | A | SERVICES | 03/16/2023 | An on-line forum is a means for communication. On-line forums are not classified by subject matter. Specification of the subject matter is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-659 | Subscription television broadcasting services | A | SERVICES | 12/08/2022 | This service is the telecommunications transmission of subscription-based television content. Television broadcasting is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-608 | Computer aided transmission of messages and images | X | SERVICES | 12/24/2015 | T | |
| 038-669 | Providing telecommunications access to blockchain networks | A | SERVICES | 11/09/2023 | ||
| 038-634 | Rental of telepresence robots | A | SERVICES | 02/14/2019 | A telepresence robot is a remote-controlled mobile robot, featuring a top-mounted display that shows a live video feed of the remote operator and a camera that enables the remote operator to view the robot's surroundings, that allows people in different geographical locations to teleconference and/or establish a remote presence. Rental of telepresence robots is classified in Class 38 because telepresence robots are a means of providing teleconferencing services. | |
| 038-670 | Transmission of audio content via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 02/15/2024 | T | |
| 038-671 | Transfer of data via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 02/15/2024 | T | |
| 038-672 | Audio streaming | A | SERVICES | 02/15/2024 | T | |
| 038-666 | Providing telecommunications connections to blockchain networks | A | SERVICES | 11/09/2023 | T | |
| 038-668 | Providing online virtual reality-based forums for work collaboration | A | SERVICES | 11/09/2023 | T | 01-01-2024 - "Providing online virtual reality-based forums for work collaboration" is in the Nice Alphabetical List in Class 38. |
| 038-676 | Instant messaging services for chat sessions | A | SERVICES | 05/02/2024 | T | Instant messaging services is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. |
| 038-688 | Transmission of messages via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 02/20/2025 | T | |
| 038-679 | Provision of chatrooms in virtual environments | A | SERVICES | 07/18/2024 | "Providing chatrooms in virtual environments" is in the Nice Alphabetical List in Class 38. | |
| 038-681 | Television broadcasting consultancy | A | SERVICES | 07/25/2024 | T | |
| 038-682 | Data streaming | A | SERVICES | 07/25/2024 | T | |
| 038-686 | Rental of telephone answering apparatus | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2025 | ||
| 038-684 | Cell phone communication services | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2025 | ||
| 038-349 | Providing an online forum in the field of virtual real estate | M | SERVICES | 12/07/2023 | On 12-07-2023, this 01-10-2008 entry was changed from "Providing an on-line forum for trading virtual real estate" to "Providing an online forum in the field of virtual real estate" to clarify the nature of the service activity. The wording "virtual real estate" typically refers to digital images of parcels of land, luxury apartments, office buildings, and other structures in virtual worlds. These services are classified in Class 38 based on "providing online forums" in the Nice Alphabetical List in Class 38. | |
| 038-692 | Telecommunications transmission of videocasts | A | SERVICES | 08/07/2025 | ||
| 038-696 | Digital music distribution in the nature of electronic transmission of music to digital streaming providers | A | SERVICES | 08/21/2025 | ||
| 038-694 | Providing telecommunications access to databases and the internet | A | SERVICES | 08/21/2025 | T | |
| 038-701 | Distributing educational materials, namely, electronic transmission of educational course material documents | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2026 | ||
| 038-698 | Distributing educational materials, namely, electronic transmission of educational course material documents in the field of {indicate subject matter or field of study} | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2026 | ||
| 038-699 | Distributing educational materials, namely, electronic transmission of training material documents in the field of {indicate subject matter or field of study} | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2026 | ||
| 038-705 | Data streaming services via the internet | A | SERVICES | 02/26/2026 | T | |
| 038-706 | Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) telecommunications services | A | SERVICES | 03/05/2026 | ||
| 038-708 | Transmission of movies | A | SERVICES | 03/12/2026 | T | |
| 038-704 | Distributing educational materials, namely, electronic transmission of curricula documents in the field of {indicate subject matter or field of study} | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2026 | ||
| 038-700 | Distributing educational materials, namely, electronic transmission of instructional material documents in the field of {indicate subject matter or field of study} | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2026 | ||
| 038-690 | Video-on-demand transmission services provided via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 03/20/2025 | T | |
| 038-49 | Telecommunications services, namely, personal communication services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | T | This entry refers to telecommunications services that bundle voice communications, numeric and text messaging, voice-mail and various other features into one device, service contract and bill. PCS are carried over cellular links, most often digital. |
| 038-124 | Telematic sending of information | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2003 | T | |
| 038-683 | Mobile telephone communication services | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2025 | T | |
| 038-709 | Cloud-based telephony services | A | SERVICES | 06/18/2026 | ||
| 038-555 | Transmission and delivery of {indicate type of data, e.g., digital music, satellite images, etc.} via {indicate broadcast medium, e.g., cable television, wireless communication networks, the internet, etc.} | A | SERVICES | 11/20/2014 | Electronic transmission and delivery of data is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-554 | Transmission of interactive television program guides | A | SERVICES | 11/20/2014 | ||
| 038-557 | Radio communications | X | SERVICES | 01/01/2015 | ||
| 038-438 | Providing technical support services regarding the usage of communications equipment | D | SERVICES | 01/22/2015 | On 01-22-2015, this 05-13-2010 entry was deleted because the identification is overbroad and inclusive of services in other classes. | |
| 038-265 | E-mail forwarding services [transmission] | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | T | 3-10-11 "transmission" in brackets was added to the 6-1-2001 trilateral entry. |
| 038-405 | Video on demand transmissions | X | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | 01-01-2016: Status of entry changed from "A"-Added to "X"-Example. |
| 038-610 | Videoconferencing services | X | SERVICES | 12/24/2015 | ||
| 038-406 | Computer transmission of online based services accessed via a network reference, namely, a URI, visual code, namely, barcodes, tag, namely, RFID, terminal, namely pc or mobile device, or any combination thereof | D | SERVICES | 02/04/2016 | On 11-20-2014, this entry status was changed from A to X. On 02-04-2016, this 07-09-2009 entry was deleted because it was causing confusion as to what the services entailed and what the "network reference" refers to due to repeated use of the term "namely." | |
| 038-334 | E-mail data services | D | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | On 01-01-2016, this 11-22-2007 entry was deleted in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016, because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. | |
| 038-187 | Providing e-mail services | D | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | On 01-01-2016, this 07-20-2004 entry was deleted in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016 "electronic mail services," "electronic mail" or the like is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. | |
| 038-384 | Video broadcasting services over the Internet or other communications network featuring the uploaded, posted and tagged videos of others | A | SERVICES | 09/11/2008 | 9/11/08 - This service is acceptable in class 38 because it merely features the uploaded, posted and tagged videos of others. It does not allow the user of the services to upload, post or tag their own files, which would be considered a Class 42 computer service. | |
| 038-52 | Video-on-demand transmission services | X | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | 01-01-2016: Status of entry changed from "A"-Added to "X"-Example. | |
| 038-99 | Providing multiple user dial-up and dedicated access to the Internet | A | SERVICES | 10/01/2001 | ||
| 038-173 | Communication via optical fibre networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-172 | Communication via fibre-optic networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-168 | Broadcast of cable television programmes | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-167 | Radio/telephone paging services | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-164 | Radio program broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-159 | Mobile telephony | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-157 | Mobile radio telephone services | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-154 | Information transmission services via digital networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-153 | Information transmission by teletypewriters | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-150 | Electronic message transmission | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-149 | Electronic message sending | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-147 | Electronic data transmission | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-145 | Transfer of data by telecommunications | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-144 | Transfer of data by telecommunication | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-141 | Rental of telecommunication equipment including telephones and facsimile apparatus | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-139 | Rental of communication apparatus and implements | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-136 | Signal transmission for electronic commerce via telecommunication systems and data communication systems | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-131 | Charitable services, namely, providing radio and cellular communication services to those in need | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2004 | ||
| 038-87 | Telecommunications services, namely, providing fiber optic network services | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2001 | ||
| 038-86 | Local and long distance telephone services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-84 | Interstate telephone services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-82 | Facsimile transmission and retrieval services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-72 | Providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users concerning {indicate field or subject of forum} | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-70 | Streaming of audio material on the Internet | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-507 | Text messaging services | A | SERVICES | 01/16/2014 | T | |
| 038-506 | Electronic voice messaging, namely, the recording and subsequent transmission of voice messages by telephone | M | SERVICES | 03/01/2002 | "Storage" was deleted from this recitation. Due to advances in technology, storage of electronic data is a separate service in Class 42. The main service here is the recording and transmission of the data. Storage in this context is usually very brief and ancillary to the primary service rendered. On 01-16-2014, this Note was modified to indicate that electronic storage services are in Class 42. Prior to 01-01-2014, USPTO classified electronic storage services in Class 39. | |
| 038-504 | Providing an electronic bulletin board for transmission of messages between computer users posting questions and students posting answers to those questions | A | SERVICES | 05/02/2013 | ||
| 038-503 | Call forwarding services | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2006 | T | |
| 038-499 | Teletext services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-498 | Telegram transmission | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-497 | Charitable services, namely, providing Internet access to {indicate group or individual, e.g., needy children, veterans, etc.} | A | SERVICES | 12/20/2012 | ||
| 038-121 | Telephone telecommunications services provided via prepaid telephone calling cards | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2003 | ||
| 038-116 | Telecommunications routing and junction services [gateway services] | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2002 | ||
| 038-112 | Providing co-location services for voice, video and data communications applications | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | ||
| 038-110 | Web site forwarding services | D | SERVICES | 03/10/2011 | On 3-10-2011 the 6-1-2001 entry "web site forwarding services" was deleted and a clarifying entry "Computer services, namely, domain forwarding services" was added in International Class 42. | |
| 038-11 | Videotext services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-102 | Television broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-10 | Video teleconferencing | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-492 | Providing an on-line forum for companies to showcase, display, demonstrate and promote new and innovative ideas, products and services in the convention or meeting management arena | A | SERVICES | 09/13/2007 | ||
| 038-488 | Electronic data interchange services in the field of healthcare transactions such as claims, eligibility, claim status, electronic remittance advice, prior authorizations, attachments and referrals that allow direct transaction and payment communications between healthcare providers and payers | A | SERVICES | 08/14/2008 | ||
| 038-487 | Telecommunication services in the nature of providing telephone services with various telephone features, namely, a dedicated toll-free number, voicemail, multiple mailbox extensions, telephone message notification, fax capabilities, detailed call reports, call waiting, call identification, call forwarding, and message waiting | A | SERVICES | 05/01/2008 | ||
| 038-486 | Providing telecommunication access to libraries related to the management of electronic journals and similar materials in a manner appropriate for loading and automatically updating their local computer systems used for managing electronic resources | A | SERVICES | 02/21/2008 | ||
| 038-482 | Providing internet chat rooms | X | SERVICES | 07/25/2013 | 11-17-2011: While this wording is still acceptable, the 01-01-2007 entry is being deleted from the Manual because these services are covered by the entry "Providing internet chatrooms" which is the language used in the Nice Alphabetical List for these services. 07-25-2013: Acceptable entry status changed from "D" deleted to "X" example. | |
| 038-480 | Community outreach services provided to pregnant women, namely, providing online chat rooms | D | SERVICES | 11/17/2011 | 11-17-2011: While this wording is still acceptable, the 09-9-2010 entry is being deleted from the Manual because it is overly specific and does not serve a wide range of Manual users. | |
| 038-479 | Broadcasting of {indicate specific type of program, e.g., cable television, television, radio, etc.} programs | A | SERVICES | 09/08/2011 | ||
| 038-478 | Providing on-line facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users and electronic bulletin boards concerning topics of interest relating to {specify field or subject matter} | A | SERVICES | 08/18/2011 | ||
| 038-477 | Providing virtual chat rooms established via text messaging | A | SERVICES | 08/18/2011 | ||
| 038-475 | Providing temporary access to a supercomputer for the purpose of running software programs | A | SERVICES | 02/10/2011 | ||
| 038-472 | Transmission of greeting cards online | A | SERVICES | 01/13/2011 | T | On 07-10-2014, the following note was added: This service is strictly a telecommunications service and not a content-based service. Please note for used-based applications, the specimens must show that the underlying service is that of transmitting the greeting cards, similar to the service of an internet service provider (ISP). |
| 038-469 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing electronic message alerts via the internet notifying individuals of a changed status or condition of a sensing device in a security system | A | SERVICES | 01/06/2011 | This is a telecommunication transmission service. The service is providing only the telecommunication transmission of the electronic message alerts. | |
| 038-460 | Transmission services via the Internet, featuring MP3 files and music videos | A | SERVICES | 11/04/2010 | ||
| 038-458 | Communication services, namely, providing electronic transmission of information stored in a database via interactively communicating computer systems | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | ||
| 038-457 | Communications by fibre-optic networks | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | T | |
| 038-454 | Internet service provider services, namely, transmitting information via the Internet concerning global computer network data in the field of {specify field or subject matter} | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | ||
| 038-449 | Consulting in the field of telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, and documents via telecommunications networks | A | SERVICES | 10/07/2010 | ||
| 038-447 | Call recording services | A | SERVICES | 09/23/2010 | T | |
| 038-446 | Call barring services | A | SERVICES | 09/23/2010 | T | |
| 038-444 | Educational text messaging services for transmission of educational content via SMS | A | SERVICES | 08/12/2010 | ||
| 038-443 | Providing user access to computer programmes in data networks | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2010 | T | |
| 038-442 | Rental of telecommunication facilities | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2010 | T | |
| 038-441 | Message sending via a website | A | SERVICES | 07/01/2010 | T | |
| 038-440 | Encrypted electronic transmission and delivery of recovered data | A | SERVICES | 06/17/2010 | ||
| 038-439 | Audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet in the field of {indicate field or subject matter} | A | SERVICES | 06/10/2010 | This is a broadcast service only. The applicant may indicate a specialty field, but this service is not the provision of content in that field - it is a broadcast service that specializes for subject matter in the indicated field. | |
| 038-436 | Internet services, namely providing multiple-user access to information on the internet concerning the development and generation of computer software for use in businesses as well as the functions and application of such business software | A | SERVICES | 05/07/2010 | ||
| 038-434 | Video broadcasting and transmission services via the Internet, featuring films and movies | A | SERVICES | 04/15/2010 | ||
| 038-433 | Telecommunications services, namely, wireless telephony and wireless broadband communications services for the transmission of voice and data | A | SERVICES | 03/18/2010 | 03-18-10 This 03-11-10 entry was incorrectly classified in 37, and this amendment to 38 corrects that inadvertent misclassification. | |
| 038-432 | Internet radio services, namely, transmission of audio material via the internet | A | SERVICES | 03/11/2010 | ||
| 038-431 | Broadcast communication services, namely, transmitting e-mails, faxes, text messages and telephone voice messages to designated recipients for others | A | SERVICES | 03/04/2010 | ||
| 038-427 | Peer-to-peer photo sharing services, namely, electronic transmission of digital photo files among internet users | A | SERVICES | 01/07/2010 | ||
| 038-426 | Electronic order transmission services | A | SERVICES | 01/07/2010 | T | |
| 038-42 | Outcall notification services | A | SERVICES | 01/01/1995 | ||
| 038-419 | Delivery of digital music by electronic transmission | A | SERVICES | 11/26/2009 | ||
| 038-418 | Telephony communication services | A | SERVICES | 11/12/2009 | ||
| 038-417 | Providing telecommunication connectivity services for transfer of images, messages, audio, visual, audiovisual and multimedia works | A | SERVICES | 10/15/2009 | ||
| 038-415 | Computer services, namely, providing on-line facilities for real-time interaction with other computer users concerning topics of education [chat rooms] | X | SERVICES | 06/27/2013 | On 06-27-2013, the 09-03-2009 entry was modified by inserting "[chat rooms]" to make it consistent with other similarly worded entries. Also, the status of this entry was changed from "A" to "X" to indicate that it is an example of acceptable wording under current USPTO policy. | |
| 038-414 | Electronic transmission for others of securities and financial information via computer linking services, namely, communicating and routing trade information involving orders, entry and execution services, to others via a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 08/13/2009 | ||
| 038-412 | Electronic bulletin board services | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-410 | Internet service provider services | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-408 | Call screening services | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-407 | Computerised telephony services | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-403 | Provision of video conferencing services | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-402 | Rental of cellular telephones | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-400 | Providing chat lines utilising the internet | A | SERVICES | 07/30/2009 | T | |
| 038-399 | Telecommunications services for providing multiple-user access to a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 07/23/2009 | ||
| 038-398 | Electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for others via global and local computer networks | A | SERVICES | 07/23/2009 | ||
| 038-396 | Peer-to-peer network computer services, namely, electronic transmission of audio, video and other data and documents among computers | A | SERVICES | 07/23/2009 | ||
| 038-39 | Voice telecommunication (Data and) | D | SERVICES | 03/15/1993 | The language of this entry is too broad; it encompasses all telecommunication activities. | |
| 038-387 | Telecommunications reseller services for businesses, namely, providing long distance telecommunication services, voice telecommunication services, local telephone service, and Internet access services | A | SERVICES | 10/23/2008 | ||
| 038-38 | Data and voice telecommunications | D | SERVICES | 03/15/1993 | The language of this entry is too broad; it encompasses all telecommunication activities. | |
| 038-379 | Video transmission over digital networks | A | SERVICES | 08/07/2008 | ||
| 038-374 | Provision of in-home PBX (private branch exchange) services | A | SERVICES | 04/24/2008 | ||
| 038-373 | Television programme broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 03/27/2008 | T | |
| 038-371 | Communication services, namely, transmission of voice, audio, visual images and data by telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, the Internet, information services networks and data networks | A | SERVICES | 03/20/2008 | ||
| 038-37 | Teletype services | D | SERVICES | 03/15/1993 | With the developments in technology, this service is rarely, if ever, provided anymore. It is also a registered trademark for the equipment used to perform the activity. | |
| 038-362 | Automated telephone voice message services | A | SERVICES | 02/21/2008 | ||
| 038-361 | Automated telephone call screening services | A | SERVICES | 02/21/2008 | ||
| 038-358 | Providing facilities and equipment for telepresence conferencing | A | SERVICES | 02/14/2008 | 06-20-2013 - Although services involving provision of general purpose facilities, such as convention centers and exhibition halls, are classified in Class 43, services involving provision of specialized facilities/facilities for a particular purpose are classified according to the intended purpose. In this case, video conferencing is a telecommunications service. Therefore, "Providing facilities and equipment for video conferencing" is classified in Class 38. | |
| 038-355 | Telecommunication services, namely, wireless telephone services | A | SERVICES | 01/31/2008 | ||
| 038-353 | Message sending, receiving and forwarding [transmission] | A | SERVICES | 01/17/2008 | 3-10-11 "transmission" in brackets was added to the 1-17-2008 trilateral entry. | |
| 038-346 | Electronic delivery of loan documents | A | SERVICES | 12/13/2007 | ||
| 038-344 | Broadcasting of radio programmes | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-339 | Electronic transmission of mail and messages | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-335 | Facsimile communication | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-333 | Paging by radio | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-325 | Rental of telecommunications apparatus | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-323 | Rental of facsimile apparatus | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-320 | Provision of access to the internet | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-319 | Providing user access to a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-317 | Providing telecommunication connections to the internet or databases | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-315 | Teleconferencing and video conferencing services | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-314 | Transmission of telegrams | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-311 | Transmission and receiving by radio | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-309 | Communications by telephone | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-308 | Communications by telegraph | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-307 | Communications by telegrams | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-306 | Communications by facsimile | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-302 | Providing electronic transmission of information to persons who are deaf or hearing impaired via the Internet, telephones and wireless devices | A | SERVICES | 09/27/2007 | ||
| 038-301 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing internet access via broadband optical or wireless networks | A | SERVICES | 09/27/2007 | ||
| 038-300 | Telecommunication services, namely, local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics and video by means of broadband optical or wireless networks | A | SERVICES | 09/27/2007 | ||
| 038-297 | On-line title document delivery | A | SERVICES | 08/16/2007 | ||
| 038-296 | Computer-aided transmission of messages | A | SERVICES | 08/09/2007 | T | |
| 038-290 | Data casting | A | SERVICES | 06/14/2007 | ||
| 038-29 | Radio communication | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-289 | Telecommunication services, namely, providing access to pictures, video, alarm status, building plans and other building and security information at a remote station | A | SERVICES | 05/24/2007 | ||
| 038-283 | Web casting services | A | SERVICES | 03/29/2007 | ||
| 038-279 | Providing access to databases | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2007 | T | |
| 038-277 | Rental of access time to global computer networks | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2007 | T | |
| 038-262 | Telephone voice messaging services | A | SERVICES | 02/20/1996 | T | |
| 038-259 | Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 02/20/1996 | T | |
| 038-253 | Wireless telephone telecommunications services, namely, wireless mobile telephone calling plans | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2006 | ||
| 038-251 | Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data and documents, in the field of environmental protection | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2006 | ||
| 038-246 | Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data and documents, in the field of search and rescue operations and fire fighting operations | A | SERVICES | 03/01/2006 | ||
| 038-242 | Providing remote Internet access | A | SERVICES | 10/01/2005 | ||
| 038-241 | News agencies, namely, the transmission of news items to news reporting organizations | A | SERVICES | 09/01/2005 | ||
| 038-240 | Radio broadcasting information | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2005 | ||
| 038-238 | Providing voice communication services via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2005 | ||
| 038-234 | Captioned telephone services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired | A | SERVICES | 07/02/2005 | ||
| 038-232 | Telephone relay services using on-screen video | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2005 | ||
| 038-230 | Transmission of SDI-formatted television and audio signals over fiber optic cables | A | SERVICES | 05/01/2005 | ||
| 038-228 | Philanthropic services in the area of donations of wireless telephones and wireless telephone airtime to victims of domestic violence and domestic violence advocacy groups and organizations | X | SERVICES | 11/01/2004 | 08-01-2013: Acceptable entry status changed from "A" added to "X" example. As telephone communication services are classified in Class 38, donations of equipment to conduct such services are in Class 38. | |
| 038-226 | Rental of set-top boxes for use with televisions | A | SERVICES | 11/01/2004 | ||
| 038-223 | Telecommunication services, namely, call hunting | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2004 | "Call hunting" refers to an incoming call-management capability that, in response to a telephone call to a designated number within a defined group of numbers, automatically "hunts" or scans all other telephone numbers in the group until a line available to receive the incoming call is located. | |
| 038-222 | Wireless communications services, namely, transmission of graphics to mobile telephones | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2004 | ||
| 038-221 | Providing private and secure real time electronic communication over a computer network | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2004 | ||
| 038-220 | Rental of apparatus for transmitting images | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-22 | Electronic order transmission for florists | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | ||
| 038-219 | Radio-paging | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-215 | Transmission of stock market information with the help of telecommunication media | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-214 | Transmission of sound, video and information | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-213 | Transmission of sound, picture and data signals | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-210 | Transmission of news | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-209 | Transmission of messages over electronic media | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-207 | Transmission of information via national and international networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-206 | Transmission of information via computers connected to the same telematic network | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-200 | Transmission of information by electronic communications networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-197 | Transmission of database information via telecommunications networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-196 | Transmission of data, sound and images by satellite | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-190 | Computer aided transmission of information and images | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-189 | Communications via multinational telecommunication networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-186 | Providing electronic telecommunication connections | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-185 | Providing access to telecommunication networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-184 | Communication by mobile telephone | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | T | |
| 038-281 | Electronic transmission of voice, data and images by television and video broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 02/15/2007 | ||
| 038-386 | Broadcasting of video and audio programming over the Internet | A | SERVICES | 09/11/2008 | ||
| 038-169 | Communication via analogue and digital computer terminals | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-193 | Data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-170 | Communication via computer terminals, by digital transmission or by satellite | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-606 | Transmission of electronic mail | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | T | |
| 038-280 | Television and radio broadcasting services | A | SERVICES | 02/01/2007 | ||
| 038-212 | Transmission of sound and vision via satellite or interactive multimedia networks | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-611 | Providing electronic transmission of contactless payment data via the internet | A | SERVICES | 03/10/2016 | ||
| 038-146 | Transmission and reception [transmission] of database information via the telecommunication network | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-310 | Transmission and distribution of data or audio visual images via a global computer network or the internet | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-322 | Radio and television programme broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-166 | Radio, telephone, telegraph communication services | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-321 | Radio and television broadcasting services | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-1 | Telegraph services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-174 | Communication via radio, telegraph, telephone and television transmissions | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-132 | Rental of teleprocessing and computer communication apparatus and instruments | A | SERVICES | 07/20/2004 | ||
| 038-342 | Message collection and transmission | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-332 | On-line services, namely, message sending | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | ||
| 038-630 | Leasing of radio and television broadcasting facilities | A | SERVICES | 11/02/2017 | ||
| 038-618 | Providing multiple-user access to the Internet | A | SERVICES | 08/03/2017 | ||
| 038-616 | Text and picture wireless messaging services | A | SERVICES | 03/02/2017 | ||
| 038-619 | Advisory services relating to telecommunications | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-623 | Broadcasting of cable television programmes | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-620 | Broadcast of information by means of television | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-625 | Broadcasting of programmes via the internet | A | SERVICES | 09/07/2017 | T | |
| 038-372 | Providing instant messaging services | M | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | T | On 01-01-2016, this 03-20-2008 entry was modified from "Providing e-mail and instant messaging services" to "Providing instant messaging services" in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016, "electronic mail services" or "electronic mail" is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. |
| 038-338 | Electronic messaging services | M | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | T | On 01-01-2016, this 11-22-2007 entry was modified from "Electronic mail and messaging services" to "Electronic messaging services" in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016, "electronic mail services" or "electronic mail" is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. |
| 038-135 | Providing electronic transmission of secure e-mail | M | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | T | On 01-01-2016, this 07-20-2004 entry was modified from "Secure e-mail services" to "Providing electronic transmission of secure e-mail" in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016 "electronic mail services," "electronic mail," or the like is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. |
| 038-252 | Internet service provider (ISP) | A | SERVICES | 04/01/2006 | ||
| 038-496 | Electronic transmission of e-mail for {specify purpose, e.g., operations and information management, etc.} | M | SERVICES | 01/01/2016 | On 01-01-2016, this 11-08-2012 entry was modified from "Electronic mail services for {specify purpose, e.g., transmitting data regarding medical office administration, operations and information management, etc.}" to the current entry in compliance with the Nice Classification, Tenth edition, version 2016, effective 01-01-2016. Under Nice 10-2016 "electronic mail services" or "electronic mail" is indefinite and overly broad because the activity provided in connection with electronic mail is unclear. Electronic transmission of e-mail is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-106 | Paging services | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-453 | Providing internet chatrooms | A | SERVICES | 10/21/2010 | T | |
| 038-329 | Sending of telegrams | A | SERVICES | 11/22/2007 | T | |
| 038-278 | Providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2007 | T | |
| 038-288 | Internet broadcasting services | A | SERVICES | 04/26/2007 | T | |
| 038-643 | Providing television broadcasting information via a website | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2021 | ||
| 038-641 | Electronic transmission of news | A | SERVICES | 05/07/2020 | T | Transmission of news is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. |
| 038-640 | Digital audio broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 05/07/2020 | T | Audio broadcasting is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. |
| 038-435 | Providing an on-line forum for {indicate field or subject of forum} | A | SERVICES | 04/29/2010 | 08-18-2011 - An on-line forum is a means for communication. On-line forums are not classified by subject matter. Specification of the subject matter is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-388 | Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network | A | SERVICES | 11/06/2008 | T | |
| 038-645 | Network roaming services provided as part of wireless internet services | A | SERVICES | 03/11/2021 | "Roaming services" is indefinite under U.S. policy requiring specific descriptions to enable third parties to make likelihood of confusion determinations under Section 2(d). Descriptions of roaming services must indicate the nature of the service activity. | |
| 038-341 | Information about telecommunication | D | SERVICES | 01/01/2020 | On 01-01-2020, this 11-22-2007 entry was deleted in compliance with Nice 11-2020. The entry was replaced by "Providing information in the field of telecommunications" in Class 38. | |
| 038-250 | Podcasting services | D | SERVICES | 01/01/2020 | On 01-01-2020, this 03-01-2006 entry was deleted because "Podcasting services" is indefinite and overbroad. This wording is no longer acceptable. This entry was replaced by "Transmission of podcasts" in Class 38 and "Production of podcasts" in Class 41. | |
| 038-654 | Cable transmission of sounds, images, signals and data | M | SERVICES | 07/29/2021 | T | On 07-29-2021, the classification of this 07-01-2021 entry was modified from Class 37 to Class 38 in order to correct a typographical error. less |
| 038-25 | Electronic transmission of messages and data | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-24 | Electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-46 | Telecommunications gateway services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | T | This service comprises telecommunications routing and junction activities. |
| 038-652 | Over the top (OTT) streaming of {specify format, e.g., audio, video, audiovisual, etc.} material | A | SERVICES | 07/29/2021 | Over the top (OTT) streaming services are streaming services provided directly to a consumer via the internet, bypassing traditional media distribution channels such as cable television. | |
| 038-7 | Video broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-650 | Telephone services | A | SERVICES | 06/10/2021 | T | |
| 038-639 | Rental of smartphones | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2020 | T | |
| 038-122 | Communication services, namely, electronic transmission of data and documents among users of computers | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2003 | T | |
| 038-66 | Providing multiple-user access to a global computer information network | A | SERVICES | 04/12/1999 | T | This activity does not require an indication of a specific field or subject matter since the service is providing the telecommunication access and not content. If applicant is a content provider, this language should not be used and the subject matter of the content will control the service classification. |
| 038-445 | Consulting services in the field of communications | A | SERVICES | 09/02/2010 | 06-02-2022 - Please note that "Consulting services in the field of interpersonal communication" is classified in Class 45. | |
| 038-664 | Communication by radio | M | SERVICES | 04/27/2023 | On 04-27-2023, this 04-20-2023 entry was reclassified from Class 37 to Class 38. The entry was incorrectly classified in Class 37. | |
| 038-665 | Communications by teleconferencing | M | SERVICES | 04/27/2023 | On 04-27-2023, this 04-20-2023 entry was reclassified from Class 37 to Class 38. The entry was incorrectly classified in Class 37. | |
| 038-560 | Transmission of location-based messaging | A | SERVICES | 01/29/2015 | T | |
| 038-660 | Videoconference services | A | SERVICES | 01/26/2023 | T | |
| 038-14 | Cable radio broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | |
| 038-61 | Providing frame relay connectivity services for data transfer | A | SERVICES | 01/02/1997 | T | |
| 038-45 | Voice-activated dialing services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | T | |
| 038-125 | Wireless broadband communication services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2004 | T | |
| 038-43 | Telecommunications services, namely, ISDN services | A | SERVICES | 09/01/1995 | T | |
| 038-76 | Long distance telephone communication services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | T | |
| 038-256 | Subscription television broadcasting | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | T | 12-08-2022 - This service is the telecommunications transmission of subscription-based television content. Television broadcasting is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. |
| 038-83 | International telephone services | A | SERVICES | 06/01/2001 | T | 08-18-2022 - Telephone services is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. |
| 038-406 | Computer transmission of online based services accessed via a network reference, namely, a URI, visual code, namely, barcodes, tag, namely, RFID, terminal, namely PC or mobile device, or any combination thereof | D | SERVICES | 11/09/2023 | 11-20-2014 - Entry status changed from A to X. On 11-09-2023, this 07-30-2009 entry was deleted because it was causing confusion as to what the services entailed and what the "network reference" refers to due to repeated use of the term "namely." This wording is no longer acceptable. See the similar existing entry "Electronic data transmission" in Class 38. | |
| 038-30 | Rental of telecommunication equipment, namely, {indicate specific items of equipment, e.g., telephones, facsimile machines, etc.} | A | SERVICES | 04/02/1991 | Rental of telecommunication equipment is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-667 | Providing chatrooms in virtual environments | A | SERVICES | 11/09/2023 | T | 01-01-2024 - "Providing chatrooms in virtual environments" is in the Nice Alphabetical List in Class 38. |
| 038-603 | Telecommunications consultation | M | SERVICES | 01/01/2002 | T | This entry was transferred from Class 42 to Class 38 due to the restructuring of Class 42 that was implemented in the 8th edition of the Nice Agreement. |
| 038-674 | Transmission of audio data | A | SERVICES | 04/25/2024 | T | |
| 038-675 | Providing access to chatrooms | A | SERVICES | 04/25/2024 | T | |
| 038-677 | Electronic transmission of messages via chat sessions | A | SERVICES | 05/02/2024 | T | Electronic transmission of messages is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. |
| 038-673 | Providing online educational forums in the field of {indicate field, e.g., global economics, public education policy, etc.} | A | SERVICES | 02/22/2024 | An online forum is a means for communication. Online forums are not classified by subject matter. Specification of the subject matter is acceptable, but it is not required. | |
| 038-370 | Providing an online forum in the field of virtual vehicle customization | M | SERVICES | 12/07/2023 | On 12-07-2023, this 03-20-2008 entry was changed from "Providing an on-line forum for virtual vehicle customization" to "Providing an online forum in the field of virtual vehicle customization" to clarify the nature of the service activity. | |
| 038-689 | Video broadcasting via the Internet | A | SERVICES | 02/20/2025 | T | |
| 038-687 | Retransmission of images via satellite | A | SERVICES | 02/20/2025 | T | |
| 038-678 | Providing chat rooms in virtual environments | A | SERVICES | 07/18/2024 | "Providing chatrooms in virtual environments" is in the Nice Alphabetical List in Class 38. | |
| 038-680 | Provision of chat rooms in virtual environments | A | SERVICES | 07/18/2024 | "Providing chatrooms in virtual environments" is in the Nice Alphabetical List in Class 38. | |
| 038-377 | Interactive delivery of video over digital networks | A | SERVICES | 08/07/2008 | T | |
| 038-685 | Communications by cell phones | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2025 | ||
| 038-493 | Providing virtual private network (VPN) services, namely, private and secure electronic communications over a private or public computer network | M | SERVICES | 03/08/2012 | On 03-08-2012, the spelling of VAN in the entry of 03-01-2012 was corrected to VPN. | |
| 038-695 | Streaming transmission services | A | SERVICES | 08/21/2025 | ||
| 038-697 | Electronic transmission of music to digital streaming providers by music distributors | A | SERVICES | 08/21/2025 | ||
| 038-123 | Providing telephone conferencing services | A | SERVICES | 08/01/2003 | T | |
| 038-707 | Numeric messaging | A | SERVICES | 03/12/2026 | T | |
| 038-702 | Distributing educational materials in the nature of electronic transmission of training material documents | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2026 | ||
| 038-703 | Distributing educational materials in the nature of electronic transmission of instructional material documents | A | SERVICES | 01/01/2026 | ||
| 038-693 | Broadcasting of videocasts | A | SERVICES | 08/07/2025 | T | |
| 038-710 | Transmission of encrypted communications | A | SERVICE | 08/27/2026 | T |