The European Patent and Trademark Office revealed today that Apple's iCloud trademark application that was originally filed in May 2015 has now been officially awarded the status of Registered Trademark (RTM). The Date noted on the official document shows that it was actually registered on May 15. Why there was a delay in making this public only today is unknown at this time.

For those unfamiliar with iCloud, it's Apple's service for storing data such as documents, photos, and music on remote servers for download to iOS, Macintosh or Windows devices, to share and send data to other users, and to manage their Apple devices if lost or stolen. The service also provides the means to wirelessly back up iOS devices directly to iCloud, instead of being reliant on manual backups to a host Mac or Windows computer using iTunes.

Apple's Registered Trademark Certificate for "iCloud"

International Classes Covering Apple's "iCloud"

To learn more about the full services behind Apple's "iCloud," visit Apple's iCloud webpage here.

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