ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, July 19, 2011, a trademark application was filed for ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN trademark a serial number of 85375229. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, July 22, 2022. This trademark is owned by ROCK, PAPER, SHOTGUN LIMITED. The ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
[ Computer software for developing a web site; computer software, namely, computer games; ] online and downloadable electronic publications in the nature of [ newsletters, journals and ] e-zines in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming; interactive entertainment game software; interactive database software providing data and information management in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming; computer software for computer games and applications for providing online data, news and information on computer games, video games and online computer gaming all for use on mobile communication devices [ ; computers; computer hardware; mobile telephones; mobile telephone software, namely, computer games and applications for providing online data, news and information about computer games, video games and online computer gaming; wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; computer game software; electronic games app...
[ Printed publications, namely, books, yearbooks, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, periodicals, journals, and pamphlets in the field of computer games, interactive entertainment software and online computer gaming; photographic albums; catalogues in the field of computer games; comics; printed manuals and instructional and teaching materials in the field of computer games, video games, and computer game and video game design; drawings; paintings; photographs; prints; pictures; calendars; pens; pencils; pencil top ornaments; paper tags; paper gift wrap cards; gift wrapping paper; note pads; greetings cards; stickers and sticker albums; plastic materials in the nature of bags and bubble packs for packaging; paper beer mats; covers for chequebooks and passports; pictures ]
Providing on-line magazines, e-zine, [ newsletters, periodicals and newspapers ] in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming via global and local computer networks; providing on-line news, information and audio, video, text and other multimedia content, via global and local computer network, concerning films, sports, games, cultural events, literature, education and entertainment; education and entertainment services in the form of the provision of entertainment information by computer, the Internet, television, mobile communications device, telegraphy, telephone, wireless communications device or other electronic means; 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 education and entertainment services in the form of production and distribution of [ cinematographic, televisual, ] digital [ and motion picture] films [, radio...
[ Telecommunication access services and broadcasting of cable, television and radio programs; broadcasting of cable, television and radio programs via the Internet; ] collection and supply of news, namely, news agency services for electronic transmission; [ electronic mail services; ] electronic transmission of data and documents via a global computer network; facilitating access to a worldwide computer network for downloading computer software, computer programs and information; linking and aggregating content from the web sites of others regarding a wide variety of topics and fields, via a global computer network, namely, telecommunications access services; providing on-line chat rooms, electronic bulletin boards, forums and newsgroups for transmission of messages and information among computer users via local and global computer networks in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming; providing single and multiple user access to computer programs, servers, da...
General Information
| Serial Number | 85375229 |
| Word Mark | ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, July 19, 2011 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Friday, July 22, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4216425 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 2, 2012 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [ Computer software for developing a web site; computer software, namely, computer games; ] online and downloadable electronic publications in the nature of [ newsletters, journals and ] e-zines in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming; interactive entertainment game software; interactive database software providing data and information management in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming; computer software for computer games and applications for providing online data, news and information on computer games, video games and online computer gaming all for use on mobile communication devices [ ; computers; computer hardware; mobile telephones; mobile telephone software, namely, computer games and applications for providing online data, news and information about computer games, video games and online computer gaming; wireless communication devices for voice, data or image transmission; computer game software; electronic games apparatus, namely, hand-held computer game and video game controllers and video game consoles for use an external display screen or monitor ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Printed publications, namely, books, yearbooks, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, periodicals, journals, and pamphlets in the field of computer games, interactive entertainment software and online computer gaming; photographic albums; catalogues in the field of computer games; comics; printed manuals and instructional and teaching materials in the field of computer games, video games, and computer game and video game design; drawings; paintings; photographs; prints; pictures; calendars; pens; pencils; pencil top ornaments; paper tags; paper gift wrap cards; gift wrapping paper; note pads; greetings cards; stickers and sticker albums; plastic materials in the nature of bags and bubble packs for packaging; paper beer mats; covers for chequebooks and passports; pictures ] |
| Goods and Services | Providing on-line magazines, e-zine, [ newsletters, periodicals and newspapers ] in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming via global and local computer networks; providing on-line news, information and audio, video, text and other multimedia content, via global and local computer network, concerning films, sports, games, cultural events, literature, education and entertainment; education and entertainment services in the form of the provision of entertainment information by computer, the Internet, television, mobile communications device, telegraphy, telephone, wireless communications device or other electronic means; 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 education and entertainment services in the form of production and distribution of [ cinematographic, televisual, ] digital [ and motion picture] films [, radio and television programs and shows; education and entertainment services in the form of provision of information by computer networks, television, mobile telephone, radio and cable relating to the production of cinematographic, televisual, digital and motion picture films, radio and television programs and shows; ] providing temporary use of non-downloadable games played via a global computer network; arranging entertainment in the nature of contests, competition and games in the field on interactive computer games, video games and online computer gaming; [ production and editing of televisual, digital and motion picture films, radio and television programmes; editing and production of cinematographic, televisual, digital and motion picture films, radio and television programs; ] publication and issuing of [ books, ] reports, news and information relating to interactive entertainment products, computer and video games; publication of electronic [ books and ] journals online; publication services using electronic means, namely, publishing electronic publications; publishing and distribution in the nature of online presentation of computer games; arranging, organizing and conducting conferences, seminars, exhibitions and events all in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming featuring a variety of activities for entertainment, educational and cultural purposes; providing databases featuring information and reviews about computer games, video games and online computer gaming and designers computer games, video games and online computer gaming; providing on-line news, audio, video, text and other multimedia materials, via local and global computer network in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming; providing on-line information relating to computer games, video games, and user reviews via local and global computer network; providing online entertainment information relating to news developments and issues in and concerning the computer games industry and video games industry via local and global computer network; providing other on-line multimedia materials relating to entertainment news developments and issues in and concerning the computer games industry and video games industry via local and global computer network |
| Goods and Services | [ Telecommunication access services and broadcasting of cable, television and radio programs; broadcasting of cable, television and radio programs via the Internet; ] collection and supply of news, namely, news agency services for electronic transmission; [ electronic mail services; ] electronic transmission of data and documents via a global computer network; facilitating access to a worldwide computer network for downloading computer software, computer programs and information; linking and aggregating content from the web sites of others regarding a wide variety of topics and fields, via a global computer network, namely, telecommunications access services; providing on-line chat rooms, electronic bulletin boards, forums and newsgroups for transmission of messages and information among computer users via local and global computer networks in the field of computer games, video games and online computer gaming; providing single and multiple user access to computer programs, servers, databases, networks, information resources, the Internet, web sites of others and global computer networks for the transfer and dissemination of information and services, namely, telecommunications access services; provision of telecommunications connections and access to the Internet and databases; delivery of messages, documents and other data by electronic transmission; audio visual communication services, namely, streaming of audio, visual and audio-visual material via a global computer network; multimedia telecommunications access services |
Classification Information
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 22, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 22, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 22, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 22, 2011 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | GAMER NETWORK LIMITED |
| Party Type | 33 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 22 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | LONDON E17PE
GB |
| Party Name | IGN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
US |
| Party Name | GAMER NETWORK LIMITED |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | RICHMOND, SURREY TW91DN
GB |
| Party Name | ROCK, PAPER, SHOTGUN LIMITED |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Bath BA20HY
GB |
| Party Name | ROCK, PAPER, SHOTGUN LIMITED |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Bath BA20HY
GB |
| Party Name | ROCK, PAPER, SHOTGUN LIMITED |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Bath BA20HY
GB |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, July 22, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, July 22, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 8, 2011 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2011 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 30, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 11, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, June 4, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, June 4, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 7, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, June 7, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 7, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 7, 2012 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 7, 2012 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, June 8, 2012 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, June 27, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 2, 2012 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 2, 2017 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 27, 2018 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 1, 2018 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Friday, October 12, 2018 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 2, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Thursday, June 6, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 24, 2025 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
