USPTO serial 78308948
FLAT OUT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 8, 2006
- Examiner
- WILLIS, PAMELA Y
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Empire Interactive Europe Limited
London, GB
Empire Interactive Europe Limited
London, GB
MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC, CA
LEWES, DE, US
LEWES, DE, US
Empire Interactive Europe Limited
London, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Susan D. Rector
Susan D. Rector Peterson Law LLP545 Metro Place SouthSuite 435Dublin, OH 43017Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Computer [ hardware, ] software [ and firmware ] that permits the user to interact and interface with computer games; computer games, namely, [ computer game cartridges, computer game cassettes,] computer game discs [, computer game equipment containing memory devices, namely, discs, computer game programs, computer game software and computer game tapes; apparatus and instruments for the recordal, production, storage and transmission of audio, visual and audio visual data, namely, computers, digital audio tape recorders, audio tape recorders, and digital video recorders; apparatus and instruments adapted for playing computer games and computer software, namely, electronic video game machines for use with and for attachment to televisions, and components therefore for playing video games, electronic memory expansion units for electronic game equipment for playing video games; player operated electronic controllers for electronic video game machines, video game accessories, namely, video game joysticks, electrical power transformers to connect AC electrical current to DC electric current for electronic video game machines, video game cartridge storage devices, holders, carriers and carrying cases for video game systems for attachment to televisions ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | [ Books, namely, hintbooks, story books, documentary books, and picture books in connection with computer games; printed matter, namely, greeting cards; printed publications, namely, training manuals in connection with computer games; photographs, pictures, and posters; charts, namely, score charts and instructional charts in connection with computer games; stationery; artists and writing implements and materials, namely, brushes, pastels, pencils, and pens; printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of computer games; transfers, namely, iron-on and plastic transfers; plans related to instructions, teaching, and training for computer games; maps, and globes ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [ Toys, games and playthings, namely, wind-up toys, battery operated toys, plush toys, stuffed toys, mechanical action toys, dolls and bendable toys; playing cards ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | [ Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games, providing computer games in amusement arcades and amusement centers, and providing information on-line relating to computer games and computer enhancements for games; organization of entertainment events, namely, on-line gaming events, organization of competitions in the field of sports and entertainment, facilitation of competitions, namely, governing and arbitrating competitions in the field of sports and entertainment ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 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. |
| Apr 7, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 8, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 2, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 2, 2012 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 2, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 23, 2012 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| May 23, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 16, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 9, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 29, 2008 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 29, 2008 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 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. |
| Jun 2, 2006 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Feb 16, 2006 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2006 | 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 28, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 7, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 12, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 21, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 17, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 17, 2005 | 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. |
| Aug 17, 2005 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2005 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 17, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 10, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 10, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 11, 2005 | GNSI | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 11, 2005 | CNSI | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 11, 2005 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Aug 26, 2004 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 24, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 9, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 9, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 17, 2004 | 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. |
| Apr 17, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |