NEO GEO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, a trademark application was filed for NEO GEO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NEO GEO trademark a serial number of 79222997. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 31, 2018. This trademark is owned by SNK CORPORATION. The NEO GEO 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:

Game services provided on-line from a computer network, namely, providing online non-downloadable game software and providing an online computer game; providing information on game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing amusement arcade services; providing game event services, namely, organization of video gaming competitions and organizing and conducting video game tournaments; games equipment rental; video game machine rental; providing on-line non-downloadable images and videos featuring images of video games and music; providing on-line music and audio in the field of video games, not downloadable; rental of records and sound-recorded compact discs; rental of recorded video discs; membership club services, namely, providing education and entertainment services in the field of computer games and video games, namely, providing classes, workshops, training and seminars in the field of computer and video games, and providing on-line computer and video games; provi...

Computer game software; computer game programs recorded on CD-ROMs; computer game programs recorded on data media; computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; computer game software for use on mobile computers; computer game software for use on tablet computers; mobile computers; computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; game programs for arcade video game machines; video game programs for home video game machines; video game cartridge; video game programs recorded on CD-ROMs; video game programs recorded on data media; electronic circuits and CD- ROMs recorded with programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; downloadable music files; downloadable image and video files featuring video games, scenes of video games and video game characters; downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; compact discs featuring music and music videos; phonograph records featuring music; cinematographic film, exposed; exposed cinematographic films; ex...

Arcade video game machines; amusement game machines and amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor for use in amusement parks; slot machines; pachinkos; video game machines and game apparatus, namely, game controllers for video games; billiard equipment; portable games with liquid crystal displays; consumer video games consoles; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; toys, namely, toy animals, toy cars, electric action toys and battery-powered computer game with LCD screen which features animation and sound effects; dolls; toy figurines; game cards; trading card games; go board games; Japanese chess (shogi games); traditional Japanese playing cards; dice; sugoroku board games; cups for dice; Chinese checkers games; chess games; checkers games; apparatus for performing magic tricks; dominoes; playing cards; hanafuda playing cards; mah jong games; sports equipment, namely, baseball bats, footballs, balls for sports

Tee-shirts; polo shirts; jumper dresses; headwear, namely, hats and caps; visors being headwear; bandanas; neckerchiefs; mufflers as neck scarves; socks and stockings; gloves as clothing; mittens; clothing, namely, pants and skirts; garters; sock suspenders; braces for clothing, namely, suspenders; waistbands; belts; sneakers; sandals; infants' shoes and boots; rain boots; boots; golf shoes; soccer shoes; baseball shoes; footwear; masquerade costumes; karate suits; judo suits; wristbands as clothing; clothing for sports, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, and shorts
neo geo

General Information


Serial Number79222997
Word MarkNEO GEO
Filing DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, July 31, 2018
Registration Number5527057
Registration DateTuesday, July 31, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 15, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesGame services provided on-line from a computer network, namely, providing online non-downloadable game software and providing an online computer game; providing information on game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing amusement arcade services; providing game event services, namely, organization of video gaming competitions and organizing and conducting video game tournaments; games equipment rental; video game machine rental; providing on-line non-downloadable images and videos featuring images of video games and music; providing on-line music and audio in the field of video games, not downloadable; rental of records and sound-recorded compact discs; rental of recorded video discs; membership club services, namely, providing education and entertainment services in the field of computer games and video games, namely, providing classes, workshops, training and seminars in the field of computer and video games, and providing on-line computer and video games; providing information in the field of recreation activities; entertainment information; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; organization of seminars; film production; film distribution; entertainment services in the nature of live audio performances by musical bands; planning arrangement of showing movies, shows, plays and musical performances; organizing community sporting events and cultural exhibitions; production of videotape film in the field of education, culture, entertainment and sports not for movies or television programs and not for advertising or publicity; providing amusement facilities; rental of toys; rental of amusement machines and apparatus; rental of game machines and apparatus; amusement park and theme park services; providing facilities for movies, shows, plays, music and educational training
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "NEO GEO" in a circle with the "O"s represented by faces.
Goods and ServicesComputer game software; computer game programs recorded on CD-ROMs; computer game programs recorded on data media; computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; computer game software for use on mobile computers; computer game software for use on tablet computers; mobile computers; computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; game programs for arcade video game machines; video game programs for home video game machines; video game cartridge; video game programs recorded on CD-ROMs; video game programs recorded on data media; electronic circuits and CD- ROMs recorded with programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; downloadable music files; downloadable image and video files featuring video games, scenes of video games and video game characters; downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; compact discs featuring music and music videos; phonograph records featuring music; cinematographic film, exposed; exposed cinematographic films; exposed slide films; slide film mounts; downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines and manuals in the field of game software; cell phone straps; portable telephones; tablet computers; visual and audiovisual recordings featuring animated cartoons
Goods and ServicesArcade video game machines; amusement game machines and amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor for use in amusement parks; slot machines; pachinkos; video game machines and game apparatus, namely, game controllers for video games; billiard equipment; portable games with liquid crystal displays; consumer video games consoles; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; toys, namely, toy animals, toy cars, electric action toys and battery-powered computer game with LCD screen which features animation and sound effects; dolls; toy figurines; game cards; trading card games; go board games; Japanese chess (shogi games); traditional Japanese playing cards; dice; sugoroku board games; cups for dice; Chinese checkers games; chess games; checkers games; apparatus for performing magic tricks; dominoes; playing cards; hanafuda playing cards; mah jong games; sports equipment, namely, baseball bats, footballs, balls for sports
Goods and ServicesTee-shirts; polo shirts; jumper dresses; headwear, namely, hats and caps; visors being headwear; bandanas; neckerchiefs; mufflers as neck scarves; socks and stockings; gloves as clothing; mittens; clothing, namely, pants and skirts; garters; sock suspenders; braces for clothing, namely, suspenders; waistbands; belts; sneakers; sandals; infants' shoes and boots; rain boots; boots; golf shoes; soccer shoes; baseball shoes; footwear; masquerade costumes; karate suits; judo suits; wristbands as clothing; clothing for sports, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, and shorts
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 DateMonday, December 18, 2017
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 DateMonday, December 18, 2017
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 DateMonday, December 18, 2017
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 DateMonday, December 18, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSNK CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameSNK CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameSNK CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 14, 2017SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, December 15, 2017LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, December 18, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, December 18, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 20, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 21, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Friday, December 22, 2017APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, January 11, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Thursday, January 11, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, January 27, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, March 23, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 5, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, April 9, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 9, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 12, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 12, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, April 12, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, April 12, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, April 12, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 25, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 15, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 15, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 31, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, November 16, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Saturday, November 17, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, December 7, 2018FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, July 31, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, September 29, 2023CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Wednesday, July 24, 2024TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, August 1, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 1, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 1, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 27, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 29, 2024OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1