MINECRAFT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 17, 2011, a trademark application was filed for MINECRAFT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MINECRAFT trademark a serial number of 85323318. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Sunday, April 9, 2023. This trademark is owned by Notch Development AB. The MINECRAFT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games and video games, mobile telephone and other remote communications device; providing temporary use of non-downloadable internet computer games; providing temporary use of non-downloadable on-line electronic games played via a global computer network; [ education and entertainment services in the form of production of cinematographic, televisual, digital and motion picture films, [ radio ] and television programs and shows; ] [ production of educational computer game software and video game software concerning nature and the environment; ] [ editing and production of cinematographic, televisual, digital and motion picture films, [ radio ] and television programs; ] entertainment services in the form of electronic, non-downloadable computer and video games provided by means of the Internet, mobile telephone and other remote communications device

Computer game software; video game software; computer game software for use with personal computers, home video game consoles used with televisions and arcade-based video game consoles; computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; digital media, namely, pre-recorded CD-ROMs, [ tapes, ] cartridges, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring computer games and video games

Game controllers for computer games; electronic interactive board games for use with external monitor; Video game consoles for use with an external display screen or monitor; video game interactive remote control units; stand alone video output game machines; arcade-type electronic video games; board games; manipulative puzzles; playing cards and card games

Articles of clothing, namely, t-shirts, shirts, dress shirts, trousers, pants, [ skirts, blouses, ] dresses, sweaters, sweatshirts, hooded sweat shirts, jackets; headwear; knitwear, namely, knit dress, knit shirts, [ knit skirts, ] knit tops, knit caps, knit gloves, knit jackets and polo knit tops; hats; caps; neckwear; garments for children, namely, shorts, shirts, pants, [ blouses, ] shorts, jumpers, sweat pants, sweat shirts, hooded sweat shirts; footwear; shoes; socks
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General Information


Serial Number85323318
Word MarkMINECRAFT
Filing DateTuesday, May 17, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSunday, April 9, 2023
Registration Number4252394
Registration DateTuesday, December 4, 2012
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 18, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games and video games, mobile telephone and other remote communications device; providing temporary use of non-downloadable internet computer games; providing temporary use of non-downloadable on-line electronic games played via a global computer network; [ education and entertainment services in the form of production of cinematographic, televisual, digital and motion picture films, [ radio ] and television programs and shows; ] [ production of educational computer game software and video game software concerning nature and the environment; ] [ editing and production of cinematographic, televisual, digital and motion picture films, [ radio ] and television programs; ] entertainment services in the form of electronic, non-downloadable computer and video games provided by means of the Internet, mobile telephone and other remote communications device
Goods and ServicesComputer game software; video game software; computer game software for use with personal computers, home video game consoles used with televisions and arcade-based video game consoles; computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; digital media, namely, pre-recorded CD-ROMs, [ tapes, ] cartridges, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring computer games and video games
Goods and ServicesGame controllers for computer games; electronic interactive board games for use with external monitor; Video game consoles for use with an external display screen or monitor; video game interactive remote control units; stand alone video output game machines; arcade-type electronic video games; board games; manipulative puzzles; playing cards and card games
Pseudo MarkMINE CRAFT
Goods and ServicesArticles of clothing, namely, t-shirts, shirts, dress shirts, trousers, pants, [ skirts, blouses, ] dresses, sweaters, sweatshirts, hooded sweat shirts, jackets; headwear; knitwear, namely, knit dress, knit shirts, [ knit skirts, ] knit tops, knit caps, knit gloves, knit jackets and polo knit tops; hats; caps; neckwear; garments for children, namely, shorts, shirts, pants, [ blouses, ] shorts, jumpers, sweat pants, sweat shirts, hooded sweat shirts; footwear; shoes; socks
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, May 21, 2011
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, May 21, 2011
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, May 21, 2011
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, May 21, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMICROSOFT CORPORATION
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCincinnati, OH 45202

Party NameMOJANG AB
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSTOCKHOLM 11825
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Party NameMOJANG SYNERGIES AB
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSTOCKHOLM 11853OR
SE

Party NameNotch Development AB
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJohanneshov 12155
SE

Party NameNotch Development AB
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJohanneshov 12155
SE

Party NameNotch Development AB
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJohanneshov 12155
SE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, April 9, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Sunday, April 9, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, April 9, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 4, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, March 27, 2023OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
Thursday, March 23, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, March 17, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, March 17, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, March 17, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, March 17, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, March 17, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, November 28, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Sunday, November 27, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 15, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, December 4, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 25, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 11, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 6, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, November 6, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 6, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Friday, November 6, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 6, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 6, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, December 31, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 31, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 31, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 3, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 29, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 26, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, October 26, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 4, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 27, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, December 4, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 18, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 29, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 8, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 7, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 7, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 7, 2012TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 25, 2012NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 2012FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 2012FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, April 9, 2012NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, April 9, 2012FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, April 9, 2012FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 13, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 13, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 2, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, February 13, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 1, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 24, 2011NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Saturday, May 21, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, May 20, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED