SPLATOON Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Friday, December 5, 2025, a trademark application was filed for SPLATOON with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPLATOON trademark a serial number of 79445753. The federal status of this trademark filing is NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED as of Thursday, May 28, 2026. This trademark is owned by Nintendo Co., Ltd.. The SPLATOON trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Entertainment services, namely providing non-downloadable images featuring images of characters and scenes from an electronic game via a global computer network and wireless networks; entertainment services, namely providing non-downloadable prerecorded music and sounds in the field of video games, all on-line via a global computer network; entertainment services, namely providing temporary use of non-downloadable video games; entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; providing information in the field of entertainment; providing non-downloadable online electronic publications, namely online journals and interactive online blogs featuring user generated or specified content in the field of video games and online publications in the nature of e-books in the field of video games; providing on-line videos featuring video games, not downloadable; providing online music, not downloadable; presentation of live show performances; presentation of musical performances; ...
Games, namely, promotional game cards, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle board games, manipulative puzzles, mosaic puzzles; card games; trading card games; toys, namely, toy balls being for games, toy key chains being stuffed toys, toy figures, water toys, plush toys, inflatable toys, party favors in the nature of small toys, toy balloons, toy building blocks, toy vehicle; ride-on toys; ride-on toys and accessories therefor; stuffed toys; dolls; portable games with liquid crystal displays; protective films adapted for screens for portable games; video game machines; controllers for game consoles; hand-held units for playing video games; arcade video game machines; board games; playing cards; ornaments for Christmas trees, except lights, candles and confectionery; party balloons; protective carrying cases specially adapted for handheld video games
Recorded electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game programs; recorded video game programs; downloadable video game programs; video game cartridges; memory cards for video game machines; cases for smartphones; covers for smartphones; holders adapted for cell phones and smartphones; recorded computer game software; downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, videos featuring video games; downloadable video recordings featuring video games; downloadable music files; downloadable electronic publications, namely e-books featuring fiction stories, booklets, manuals and newsletters in the field of video games; headsets; earphones; cases for earphones; cases for headphones
Clothing, namely, polo shirts, sweatshirts, parkas, jackets, raincoats, pants, dresses, sweatpants, skirts, and sweaters; shirts; tee-shirts; pajamas; underwear; bathing suits; socks; scarves; neck scarves; ear muffs; gloves; bibs not of paper; hats; caps being headwear; cap peaks; belts for clothing; footwear; sports shoes; sandals; slippers; masquerade costumes; Halloween costumes
Clothing for pets; collars for animals; bags, namely, book bags, carry-on bags, shoulder bags, handbags, backpacks, drawstring bags, travel bags, and luggage; school bags; rucksacks; suitcases; credit card cases; purses; wallets; key cases; luggage tags; garment bags for travel; bags for sports; vanity cases, not fitted; umbrellas
General Information
| Serial Number | 79445753 |
| Word Mark | SPLATOON |
| Filing Date | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely providing non-downloadable images featuring images of characters and scenes from an electronic game via a global computer network and wireless networks; entertainment services, namely providing non-downloadable prerecorded music and sounds in the field of video games, all on-line via a global computer network; entertainment services, namely providing temporary use of non-downloadable video games; entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; providing information in the field of entertainment; providing non-downloadable online electronic publications, namely online journals and interactive online blogs featuring user generated or specified content in the field of video games and online publications in the nature of e-books in the field of video games; providing on-line videos featuring video games, not downloadable; providing online music, not downloadable; presentation of live show performances; presentation of musical performances; arranging and conducting of concerts; providing on-line computer games; organization of electronic sports competitions; organization and arrangement of entertainment shows and events; providing amusement arcade services |
| Goods and Services | Games, namely, promotional game cards, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle board games, manipulative puzzles, mosaic puzzles; card games; trading card games; toys, namely, toy balls being for games, toy key chains being stuffed toys, toy figures, water toys, plush toys, inflatable toys, party favors in the nature of small toys, toy balloons, toy building blocks, toy vehicle; ride-on toys; ride-on toys and accessories therefor; stuffed toys; dolls; portable games with liquid crystal displays; protective films adapted for screens for portable games; video game machines; controllers for game consoles; hand-held units for playing video games; arcade video game machines; board games; playing cards; ornaments for Christmas trees, except lights, candles and confectionery; party balloons; protective carrying cases specially adapted for handheld video games |
| Goods and Services | Recorded electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game programs; recorded video game programs; downloadable video game programs; video game cartridges; memory cards for video game machines; cases for smartphones; covers for smartphones; holders adapted for cell phones and smartphones; recorded computer game software; downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, videos featuring video games; downloadable video recordings featuring video games; downloadable music files; downloadable electronic publications, namely e-books featuring fiction stories, booklets, manuals and newsletters in the field of video games; headsets; earphones; cases for earphones; cases for headphones |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, polo shirts, sweatshirts, parkas, jackets, raincoats, pants, dresses, sweatpants, skirts, and sweaters; shirts; tee-shirts; pajamas; underwear; bathing suits; socks; scarves; neck scarves; ear muffs; gloves; bibs not of paper; hats; caps being headwear; cap peaks; belts for clothing; footwear; sports shoes; sandals; slippers; masquerade costumes; Halloween costumes |
| Goods and Services | Clothing for pets; collars for animals; bags, namely, book bags, carry-on bags, shoulder bags, handbags, backpacks, drawstring bags, travel bags, and luggage; school bags; rucksacks; suitcases; credit card cases; purses; wallets; key cases; luggage tags; garment bags for travel; bags for sports; vanity cases, not fitted; umbrellas |
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 | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| 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 | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Nintendo of America Inc. |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | US |
| Party Name | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
