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The WiFi trademark was first registered in 1999 by the WiFi Alliance, which was then known as the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). The trademark was created to promote interoperability and compatibility among wireless networking products.

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In 1999, the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA), later renamed the Wi-Fi Alliance, sought a user-friendly name for technology based on the IEEE 802.11b standard. The technical name was cumbersome for consumers and marketers. The WiFi trademark was first registered in 1999

The trademark is used to signify . When you see the "Wi-Fi Certified" logo on a product, it means that device has undergone rigorous testing by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This ensures that: When you see the "Wi-Fi Certified" logo on

The Wi-Fi Alliance actively enforces its trademark. Misuse (especially using "Wi-Fi" as a generic term for wireless internet) can lead to —which the Alliance fights to prevent losing exclusive rights. In practice:

To prevent genericide, the Wi-Fi Alliance employs strict guidelines:

The biggest threat to the Wi-Fi trademark is its own success.