PAC-MAN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 9, 2019, a trademark application was filed for PAC-MAN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PAC-MAN trademark a serial number of 88573428. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED as of Friday, August 8, 2025. This trademark is owned by Kabushiki Kaisha BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment. The PAC-MAN trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Staple Food Products, Light Beverage Products, Education & Entertainment Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

Foods products, namely, breakfast cereal, and candies

Entertainment services, namely, providing online video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing a computer game that may be accessed network-wide by network users via mobile phones, mobile devices and computers; providing online computer games via network between communications networks and computers; lottery services; amusement centers; providing bowling alleys

Downloadable computer game software; Downloadable computer game programs; Downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices; Downloadable Video game software; video game cartridges; earbuds, head phones, portable audio speakers

Book bags, backpacks, handbags, coin purses, and wallets

Arcade game machines; Arcade video game machines; Coin-operated amusement machines; Coin-operated video games; gaming machines, namely, slot machines; Hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; portable plug-and-play handheld units for playing electronic games, portable handheld units for playing electronic games; toy figures; plush toys; playing cards; puzzles; board games; lottery tickets

Notebooks, stickers

Cosmetics

Metal key chains, metal key rings, lapel pins, pins being jewelry, clocks; watches, watch faces, watch bands; jewelry

T-shirts, parkas, headwear, namely, caps, lounge pants, boxer shorts, shorts, sleepwear, underwear, and pajamas; foot wear; halloween costumes; and wristbands as clothing

lamps; decorative lamps; Decorative lighting in the nature of electrically-illuminated figurines

Energy drinks

[ Restaurant services; Café services ]

Water bottles sold empty; drinking glasses; mugs; shot glasses; coasters, not of paper or textile
pac-man

General Information


Serial Number88573428
Word MarkPAC-MAN
Filing DateFriday, August 9, 2019
Status704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
Status DateFriday, August 8, 2025
Registration Number5973347
Registration DateTuesday, January 28, 2020
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 12, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesFoods products, namely, breakfast cereal, and candies
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing online video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing a computer game that may be accessed network-wide by network users via mobile phones, mobile devices and computers; providing online computer games via network between communications networks and computers; lottery services; amusement centers; providing bowling alleys
Description of MarkThe mark consists of two rectangles with rounded corners, one inside of the other, with the term "PAC-MAN" in stylized form inside.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer game software; Downloadable computer game programs; Downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices; Downloadable Video game software; video game cartridges; earbuds, head phones, portable audio speakers
Goods and ServicesBook bags, backpacks, handbags, coin purses, and wallets
Goods and ServicesArcade game machines; Arcade video game machines; Coin-operated amusement machines; Coin-operated video games; gaming machines, namely, slot machines; Hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; portable plug-and-play handheld units for playing electronic games, portable handheld units for playing electronic games; toy figures; plush toys; playing cards; puzzles; board games; lottery tickets
Goods and ServicesNotebooks, stickers
Goods and ServicesCosmetics
Goods and ServicesMetal key chains, metal key rings, lapel pins, pins being jewelry, clocks; watches, watch faces, watch bands; jewelry
Goods and ServicesT-shirts, parkas, headwear, namely, caps, lounge pants, boxer shorts, shorts, sleepwear, underwear, and pajamas; foot wear; halloween costumes; and wristbands as clothing
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Serviceslamps; decorative lamps; Decorative lighting in the nature of electrically-illuminated figurines
Goods and ServicesEnergy drinks
Goods and Services[ Restaurant services; Café services ]
Goods and ServicesWater bottles sold empty; drinking glasses; mugs; shot glasses; coasters, not of paper or textile

Classification Information


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, August 26, 2019
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 28, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 28, 2015

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 28, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 28, 2009

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 28, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 28, 2009

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 31, 2015

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 8, 2025
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 12, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 12, 2018

International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 31, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 31, 2019

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, August 26, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 1999

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2012

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2010

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 30, 2011

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 31, 2009

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2010

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 26, 2019
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 31, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 31, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKabushiki Kaisha BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo 108-0014
JP

Party NameKabushiki Kaisha BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo 108-0014
JP

Party NameKabushiki Kaisha BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo 108-0014
JP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, August 7, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 11, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 1, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 13, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, August 26, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, November 12, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 12, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, April 4, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 11, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 11, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 28, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 11, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, August 7, 2025POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Wednesday, October 23, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, August 8, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, August 7, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 27, 2019NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 28, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, August 8, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, October 7, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, September 6, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER