PLAY MEANS BUSINESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, a trademark application was filed for PLAY MEANS BUSINESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PLAY MEANS BUSINESS trademark a serial number of 85662376. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 5, 2020. This trademark is owned by Google Inc.. The PLAY MEANS BUSINESS trademark is filed in the Communication Services category with the following description:

Audio, video and multimedia broadcasting via the Internet and other communications networks; webcasting services; transmission of messages, data and electronic transmission of digital media and entertainment media content via the Internet and other communications networks; providing on-line forums and chat rooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users in the field of general interest via the Internet and other communications networks; transmission of electronic media, multimedia content, videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet and other communications networks; providing on-line community forums for users to post, search, watch, share, critique, rate, and comment on, videos and other multimedia content via the Internet and other communications networks
play means business

General Information


Serial Number85662376
Word MarkPLAY MEANS BUSINESS
Filing DateTuesday, June 26, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Registration Number4401364
Registration DateTuesday, September 10, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2013

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, white, black and gray is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "PLAY MEANS BUSINESS" with the letters appearing in the color black with the exception of the letter "A" where the "A" in "PLAY" is replaced by a red rectangle with rounded edges that contains a white sideways triangle, all above a descending red and gray line.
Goods and ServicesAudio, video and multimedia broadcasting via the Internet and other communications networks; webcasting services; transmission of messages, data and electronic transmission of digital media and entertainment media content via the Internet and other communications networks; providing on-line forums and chat rooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users in the field of general interest via the Internet and other communications networks; transmission of electronic media, multimedia content, videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet and other communications networks; providing on-line community forums for users to post, search, watch, share, critique, rate, and comment on, videos and other multimedia content via the Internet and other communications networks

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 2, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 2, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGOOGLE LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043

Party NameGoogle Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMountain View, CA 94043

Party NameGoogle Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMountain View, CA 94043

Party NameGoogle Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMountain View, CA 94043

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 5, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, September 10, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 22, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, September 10, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 7, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 6, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 31, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 11, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, June 14, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, July 11, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, June 14, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 4, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 9, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, March 4, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 26, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, February 23, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, February 23, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 15, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 13, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 18, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, October 18, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, October 18, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, October 15, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, July 6, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, July 5, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Friday, June 29, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM