USPTO serial 76296209
SPHINX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 4, 2003
- Examiner
- BUONGIORNO, CHRISTOPHER L
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
Lubbecke, DE
LÜBBECKE, DE
SPIELO INTERNATIONAL GERMANY GMBH
LUBBECKE, DE
Lubbecke, DE
Lubbecke, DE
Halifax, Nova Scotia, DE
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Stephen Calogero
Stephen Calogero IGT, In-House Counsel6355 South Buffalo DriveLas Vegas, NV 89113United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | electric electronic gaming, amusement and gambling equipment and machines, namely, slot machine games with video output and slot machine games without video output; electronic slot machines with and without video output incorporating, operation software; [ electric, electronic, electromechanical and electropneumatic sporting activities and game playing simulator; multi-users and networked gaming, amusement and gambling apparatus and machines, namely, multi-station simulators; gaming equipment and machines arranged for operation upon payment by means of coins, bank notes, tokens, magnetic strip cards, IC chip cards and similar money surrogate carriers; programmed data carriers for use with gaming, amusement and gambling equipment and machines; money exchange apparatus; token and jetton dispensing apparatus; token, jetton and game-card vending machines; programmed hardware and software for use in electric and electronic game, amusement and gambling apparatus, devices and machines; data recording apparatus for use with electric and electronic games, amusement and gambling apparatus, devices and machines; game vending machines; data collection and processing systems with servers or network connections for use in gaming equipment, amusement and gambling equipment and machines; parts and accessories for all of the aforementioned goods ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | [ video arcade game machines and stand alone video game machines ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Aug 15, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 24, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 24, 2024 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 30, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 30, 2023 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Oct 30, 2023 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 30, 2023 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Oct 30, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 5, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 5, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 2, 2015 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED | — |
| Nov 2, 2015 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jun 25, 2014 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 27, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2013 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 27, 2013 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 2013 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 13, 2013 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| May 13, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 8, 2009 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 31, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 26, 2009 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 26, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 19, 2009 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 19, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 10, 2008 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 10, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2003 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Aug 26, 2003 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 21, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 20, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 29, 2003 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 23, 2003 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 23, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 25, 2003 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Dec 3, 2002 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Nov 13, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 19, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 17, 2002 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Aug 26, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 5, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 21, 2002 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 28, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 16, 2001 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Sep 21, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |