USPTO serial 88943308
THE BIG CHEESE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 18, 2022
- Examiner
- FATHY, DOMINIC
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
LAS VEGAS, NV, US
LAS VEGAS, NV, US
LAS VEGAS, NV, US
LAS VEGAS, NV, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
ERIC SCHMALZ
ERIC SCHMALZ LIGHT & WONDER, INC.6601 BERMUDA ROADLAS VEGAS, NV 89119United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Recorded computer software and firmware for games of chance on any computerized platform, including dedicated gaming consoles, video based slot machines, reel based slot machines, and video lottery terminals; recorded computer gaming software for gambling | ACTIVE | Oct 5, 2021 |
| 028 | Gaming machines, namely, devices which accept a wager; reconfigurable casino gaming machines and recorded operational game software therefor sold as a unit | ACTIVE | Oct 5, 2021 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 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. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 1, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 11, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 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. |
| Jan 11, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 6, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 6, 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. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 18, 2022 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 2021 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2021 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 19, 2021 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 17, 2021 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 29, 2021 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 29, 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. |
| Apr 28, 2021 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 26, 2021 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 26, 2021 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 26, 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. |
| Nov 3, 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. |
| Sep 8, 2020 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 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. |
| Aug 19, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 5, 2020 | TAEA | TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED | — |
| Jun 5, 2020 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 5, 2020 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |