THE SIMS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 27, 2007, a trademark application was filed for THE SIMS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE SIMS trademark a serial number of 77117558. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, October 3, 2020. This trademark is owned by Electronic Arts Inc.. The THE SIMS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Pre-recorded CD-ROMs, DVDs, compact discs featuring animated games; downloadable video and audio files relating to computer and video games, animated games; computer game software; computer game software; computer video game software; interactive video game programs; interactive computer game programs; downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices; computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones, handheld computers, computers, video game consoles, both handheld and free standing, and other wireless devices; downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing computer games; downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing video games

Paper goods and printed matter, namely, posters; [ greeting cards, postcards; ] stickers; books for role-playing, namely, role playing game equipment in the nature of game book manuals

T-shirts

Computerized electronic on-line retail store services featuring computer and video game software; clothing

Providing an online bulletin board for transmission of messages among computer users concerning the field of entertainment relating to computer games

Entertainment services, namely, providing news, information and programming regarding interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer games and interactive video games, via electronic, wireless and computer networks; entertainment services, namely, providing online computer and video games accessed and played via electronic, wireless and computer networks; entertainment services, namely, providing computer and video games accessed and played via mobile and cellular phones and other wireless devices
the sims

General Information


Serial Number77117558
Word MarkTHE SIMS
Filing DateTuesday, February 27, 2007
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, October 3, 2020
Registration Number3990282
Registration DateTuesday, July 5, 2011
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 19, 2010

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPre-recorded CD-ROMs, DVDs, compact discs featuring animated games; downloadable video and audio files relating to computer and video games, animated games; computer game software; computer game software; computer video game software; interactive video game programs; interactive computer game programs; downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices; computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones, handheld computers, computers, video game consoles, both handheld and free standing, and other wireless devices; downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing computer games; downloadable interactive entertainment software for playing video games
Goods and ServicesPaper goods and printed matter, namely, posters; [ greeting cards, postcards; ] stickers; books for role-playing, namely, role playing game equipment in the nature of game book manuals
Goods and ServicesT-shirts
Goods and ServicesComputerized electronic on-line retail store services featuring computer and video game software; clothing
Goods and ServicesProviding an online bulletin board for transmission of messages among computer users concerning the field of entertainment relating to computer games
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing news, information and programming regarding interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer games and interactive video games, via electronic, wireless and computer networks; entertainment services, namely, providing online computer and video games accessed and played via electronic, wireless and computer networks; entertainment services, namely, providing computer and video games accessed and played via mobile and cellular phones and other wireless devices

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 DateFriday, March 2, 2007
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 4, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 4, 2000

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 DateFriday, March 2, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 4, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 4, 2000

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 2, 2007
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 14, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, July 14, 2010

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 2, 2007
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 1, 2008

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 2, 2007
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 4, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 4, 2000

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 2, 2007
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 4, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 4, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameElectronic Arts Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94065

Party NameElectronic Arts Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94065

Party NameElectronic Arts Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedwood City, CA 94065

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, October 3, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, October 3, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 3, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, October 3, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 21, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, July 5, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, August 12, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Saturday, August 12, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, August 12, 2017POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Monday, July 31, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 14, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 5, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, May 28, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, May 27, 2011LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 27, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, May 14, 2011ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, April 21, 2011STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, April 13, 2011USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, April 13, 2011AMENDMENT AFTER NOA NOT ENTERED
Wednesday, April 13, 2011TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 27, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 26, 2010EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, October 12, 2010EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, October 26, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 12, 2010TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 13, 2010NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 19, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 19, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 15, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 15, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 14, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 14, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 14, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 11, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 11, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 10, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 10, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 10, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 10, 2009PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, December 7, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, November 23, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, November 23, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 16, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, October 16, 2009NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, October 16, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, October 16, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, June 1, 2009NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Monday, June 1, 2009CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, June 1, 2009ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 4, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 3, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 4, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 3, 2009TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 3, 2008NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, December 3, 2008FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 3, 2008FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, September 26, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 26, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 26, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 30, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 30, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 30, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, May 19, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 19, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 19, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 4, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, November 15, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 15, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 15, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 15, 2007TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 18, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 18, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 16, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 2, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM