USPTO serial 78179957
THE SIMS
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Reg. 2797627Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 23, 2003
- Examiner
- LEIPZIG, MARC J
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | computer game software and related instruction manuals and guides sold as a unit; downloadable software for use in connection with computer games; interactive multimedia computer game program | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2000 |
| 038 | providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topic of computer gaming entertainment; providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topic of computer gaming entertainment | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2000 |
| 041 | entertainment services, namely, [ providing an on-line computer game; ] providing computer games that may be accessed via a global computer network; providing on-line information in the field of computer gaming entertainment | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2014 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Feb 23, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 12, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 23, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 14, 2006 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 23, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 23, 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. |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 20, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 10, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 28, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |