USPTO serial 88530950
MINECRAFT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 13, 2023
- Examiner
- LEVINE, HOWARD B
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
REDMOND, WA, US
Cincinnati, OH, US
Cincinnati, OH, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
April L. Besl
April L. Besl DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900Cincinnati, OH 45202UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer software, namely, game software; computer and video games software, namely, computer and video game software; interactive entertainment software, namely, computer and video game software; electronic publications in the nature of books and magazines in the field of computer and video game software; downloadable computer software publications in the nature of manuals and user guides; data recorded electronically from the internet, namely, downloadable audio files; data recorded in machine readable form from the internet, namely, audio, computer game discs, video game cartridges, CD-ROMs, and other magnetic, electronic or optical media in the nature of digitally downloadable files all bearing computer games and audio visual content in the nature of children's stories, music, computer and video game software; multimedia software programs recorded on CD-ROM featuring video and computer games; software applications, namely, computer and video game software; website applications, namely, downloadable computer and video game software; electronic game programs; optically recorded data for computers, namely, CD-ROMS, CDs, digitally downloadable audio files featuring information about computer and video games; information stored on electronic, magnetic and by optical means, namely, computer game programs; publications in electronic form supplied on-line from a database or from facilities provided on the internet or other networks including websites, namely, downloadable books in the field of computer and video game software; electronic notice boards; online database in the field of computer software, computer game programs; sunglasses; pre-recorded video, audio and data recording media, namely, CDs featuring music, DVDs featuring cartoons, computer and video games; computer game software for use on mobile telephones; mobile fitted plastic covers known as skins for protecting mobile telephones, mobile telephone cases, and covers; refrigerator magnets; pre-paid gift and debit cards that are magnetically encoded; Cell phone cases; Protective covers for mobile phones; headphones | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2011 |
| 041 | Entertainment and education services, namely, providing online electronic, computer and video games provided by means of the internet, online video, computer game services provided via a computer network; organizing of games in the nature of computer and video game competitions; providing non-downloadable games and educational entertainment services, namely, providing online computer games, providing temporary use of non-downloadable video games; education and entertainment services provided by computer networks, mobile telephone, and other electronic means, namely, providing online computer games; presentation, preparation of special effects, editing and production of cinematographic, televisual, digital and motion picture films, and television programs; multimedia publishing of computer and video games and computer and video games software; multimedia publishing of entertainment and educational software; arranging, organizing and conducting conferences and seminars for educational purposes; entertainment services in the form of television programs, and internet programs about computer and video games; production and presentation of television programs, shows, films, videos and DVDs about computer and video games; educational services relating to entertainment, namely, providing entertainment information about computer and video games; information about entertainment and education provided on-line from a computer database or the internet or by communications satellite, microwave or other electronic, digital or analogue media; organization, production and presentation of events for educational, cultural or entertainment purposes, namely, organizing and conducting computer game competitions and educational conventions; organization, production and presentation of competitions, contests, games, game shows, quizzes, fun days, staged events, live performances and participation events, namely, organizing athletic events in the field of computer games for education purposes; internet based games, namely, providing online computer games, providing online video games; information and advisory services relating to any of the aforesaid services | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2011 |
| 042 | Software development, design, maintenance, programming, engineering, research and writing services; advisory and consultancy services relating to computer software design and computer software development, design, maintenance, consultancy, programming, engineering, research and writing; computer software development, design, maintenance, consultancy, programming, engineering, research and writing; computer and video games development; creation of computer graphics; computer game design; design and development services in relation to computer and video games and interactive entertainment products; design services relating to the production of computer and video games and interactive entertainment products; social network software and virtual worlds software development, hosting and management for others; troubleshooting of computer software problems including services for gathering, processing, monitoring, analyzing, managing and reporting information concerning usage and performance of software, applications, computer and video games, websites, virtual worlds and computer based audio visual content; troubleshooting of computer web applications including computer services for gathering, processing, analyzing, managing and reporting information concerning online, internet and web site activity; software development including services for designing, developing, modifying and improving computer software, applications, computer and video games, websites and audio visual content; development of computer software that performs the above functions to others; software development, design, maintenance, software programming, engineering, research and writing in the field of computer and video games; advisory and consultancy services relating to computer and video games software; troubleshooting in the nature of collection, analysis and reporting of data concerning usage and performance of software, applications, computer and video games, websites, virtual worlds and audio visual content; computerized data management service, namely, software development; technical technological information, advisory and consultancy services relating to use of computer software applications, computer and video, consultancy services relating to the foregoing | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 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 9, 2023 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 8, 2023 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 3, 2023 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 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. |
| Mar 13, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 13, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 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. |
| Mar 13, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2023 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 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 19, 2022 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2022 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 17, 2022 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2022 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2022 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 2, 2022 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 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. |
| Sep 4, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2021 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 2, 2021 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 2, 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. |
| Sep 1, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 1, 2021 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 1, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2021 | 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. |
| Jan 5, 2021 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 5, 2021 | 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 16, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2020 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Nov 30, 2020 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 30, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 26, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 25, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 25, 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. |
| Oct 16, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 10, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 10, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 10, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 8, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 25, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 25, 2020 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2020 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Sep 25, 2020 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Sep 25, 2020 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Apr 29, 2020 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2020 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 15, 2020 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 8, 2019 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 31, 2019 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 26, 2019 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |