USPTO serial 88395861
PLAYNC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 21, 2021
- Examiner
- SOMERVILLE, ARETHA CHARESE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
SEONGNAM-SI, GYEONGGI-DO, KR
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-, KR
Gyeonggi-do, KR
Gyeonggi-do, KR
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michelle P. Ciotola
Michelle P. Ciotola Cantor Colburn LLP20 Church StreetFloor 22Hartford, CT 06103Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Providing entertainment in the nature of electronic games, and multiplayer electronic gaming, and multiplayer game competitions, all by means of electronic communications networks; providing nondownloadable electronic publications in the nature of blogs in the field of entertainment, online portal services and advice, all by means of electronic networks, in the fields of electronic entertainment, games, amusement type activity games and multiplayer game competitions; providing a web-based system and on-line portal for customers to participate in on-line gaming; providing online computer games; gaming services, namely, providing online video games, providing temporary use of non-downloadable electronic games; providing amusement arcade services; provision of game information; game services provided on-line from a computer network, namely, providing on-line computer games, providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer games; entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring games; providing non-downloadable on-line electronic publications in the nature of magazines in the field of computer game and video games; organization of exhibitions for educational purposes; organization of exhibitions for cultural purposes; providing automatically updated information on-line related to computer game results; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring information related to computer games | ACTIVE | Jul 14, 2021 |
| 042 | Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to chat online, review and comment on blogs, and watch game instruction and play videos | ACTIVE | Jul 14, 2021 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 21, 2026 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Aug 22, 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 22, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 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. |
| May 29, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 29, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 21, 2021 | 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 17, 2021 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2021 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 23, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 22, 2021 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 22, 2021 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 15, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 2021 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 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. |
| Jan 21, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 19, 2021 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 19, 2021 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 19, 2021 | 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. |
| Aug 4, 2020 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Jun 9, 2020 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 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. |
| May 20, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 4, 2020 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 25, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | 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. |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 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. |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 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. |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 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. |
| Aug 2, 2019 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jul 6, 2019 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 30, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 7, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 25, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |