USPTO serial 78333551
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 25, 2005
- Examiner
- LAMOTHE, LESLEY
- 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
Shinagawa-ku, TOKYO, JP
Tokyo 144-003, JP
Tokyo 144-003, JP
Tokyo 144-003, JP
TOKYO, JP
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Phillip L. Kim
Phillip L. Kim IPLA, LLP4445 Eastgate MallSuite 200San Diego, CA 92121Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Video game software | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 26, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 25, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 13, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 10, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 9, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Nov 9, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 8, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 8, 2015 | 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 8, 2015 | 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 8, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 8, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 29, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| Sep 29, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 28, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 9, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 25, 2005 | 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 8, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 2, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 28, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 16, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 14, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 14, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2004 | 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. |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 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 1, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 16, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 13, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 8, 2004 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jan 8, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 8, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 24, 2003 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |