USPTO serial 77117558
THE SIMS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 5, 2011
- Examiner
- FINNEGAN, TIMOTHY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
Redwood City, CA, US
Redwood City, CA, US
Redwood City, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Lisa Chin
Lisa Chin ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.209 Redwood Shores ParkwayLegal DepartmentRedwood City, CA 94065Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Pre-recorded CD-ROMs, DVDs, compact discs featuring animated games; downloadable video and audio files relating to computer and video games, animated games; computer game software; computer game software; computer video game software; interactive video game programs; interactive computer game programs; downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices; computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones, handheld computers, computers, video game consoles, both handheld and free standing, and other wireless devices; downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing computer games; downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing video games | ACTIVE | Feb 4, 2000 |
| 016 | Paper goods and printed matter, namely, posters; [ greeting cards, postcards; ] stickers; books for role-playing, namely, role playing game equipment in the nature of game book manuals | ACTIVE | Feb 4, 2000 |
| 025 | T-shirts | ACTIVE | Jul 14, 2010 |
| 035 | Computerized electronic on-line retail store services featuring computer and video game software; clothing | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2008 |
| 038 | Providing an online bulletin board for transmission of messages among computer users concerning the field of entertainment relating to computer games | ACTIVE | Feb 4, 2000 |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, providing news, information and programming regarding interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer games and interactive video games, via electronic, wireless and computer networks; entertainment services, namely, providing online computer and video games accessed and played via electronic, wireless and computer networks; entertainment services, namely, providing computer and video games accessed and played via mobile and cellular phones and other wireless devices | ACTIVE | Feb 4, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 3, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 3, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 3, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 3, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 3, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 21, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2017 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2017 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Aug 12, 2017 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jul 31, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 14, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 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. |
| May 28, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 27, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 27, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 14, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 21, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 13, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2011 | INOA | AMENDMENT AFTER NOA NOT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 13, 2011 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Oct 27, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 12, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 12, 2010 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 19, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 19, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 15, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Dec 11, 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. |
| Dec 11, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2009 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Dec 10, 2009 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Dec 10, 2009 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| Dec 10, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 7, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Nov 23, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 23, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 16, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 16, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | GNS1 | NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | GNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 4, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 4, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 3, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 3, 2009 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 3, 2008 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Dec 3, 2008 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Dec 3, 2008 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Sep 26, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 26, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 26, 2008 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2008 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jun 30, 2008 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jun 30, 2008 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| May 19, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 19, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 19, 2008 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Dec 4, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Dec 4, 2007 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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 15, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 15, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 15, 2007 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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 15, 2007 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 18, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| May 18, 2007 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| May 16, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 2, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |