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Trademark registration proof for an Instagram handle

Short answer: Instagram's intellectual property form asks for the registered mark, the registration number and the office that issued it. A registration with the USPTO, UKIPO, EUIPO or another national office is the strongest proof. A pending application or an unregistered name is weaker.

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Offices Instagram users usually cite

| Where the mark is registered | Office | | United States | USPTO | | United Kingdom | UKIPO | | European Union | EUIPO | | Benelux | BOIP | | Germany | DPMA | | France | INPI | | Canada | CIPO | | Australia | IP Australia | | International | WIPO Madrid System |

What to have ready

  1. The registration certificate or the office's online record.
  2. The registration number and the classes it covers.
  3. Proof you own the mark or are authorised by the owner.
  4. Links showing how the account uses your mark.

When a mark is not enough

A mark protects use in its classes. A handle that matches a common word, used for something unrelated, may not be infringing. Read trademark and Instagram handles.

Official sources

Platforms change their help pages and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Atclaim is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta or any platform named on this site.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Does a pending application count?

It is weaker. Instagram's form asks for a registration.

Does a mark in one country help worldwide?

It is still evidence, but use matters too.

Can I use a company name instead?

A company name is not a trademark. See business names without a trademark.

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