THE SIMS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 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 77577013. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, July 27, 2020. This trademark is owned by ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.. The THE SIMS trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, providing news and information regarding interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer games and interactive video games, via electronic, wireless and computer networks
the sims

General Information


Serial Number77577013
Word MarkTHE SIMS
Filing DateTuesday, September 23, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, July 27, 2020
Registration Number3962215
Registration DateTuesday, May 17, 2011
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 8, 2009

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "THE SIMS" in stylized font.
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing news and information regarding interactive computer game software, interactive video game software and interactive computer games and interactive video games, via electronic, wireless and computer networks

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 26, 2008
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 31, 2008

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
Monday, July 27, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, July 27, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, July 27, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, July 27, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 22, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, May 17, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 26, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 26, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 17, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 17, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 17, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 12, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Saturday, April 9, 2011LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, April 8, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 28, 2011ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, March 7, 2011STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, March 2, 2011USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, March 2, 2011TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 28, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Sunday, September 26, 2010EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 1, 2010EXTENSION 1 FILED
Sunday, September 26, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 1, 2010TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 2, 2010NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 8, 2009OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 8, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, October 31, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, October 30, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 16, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, October 15, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 15, 2009TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 7, 2009NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 2009FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 2009FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, September 10, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 10, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 10, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 27, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, May 21, 2009PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, May 8, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, April 30, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, April 30, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, April 30, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 29, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 29, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 29, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 29, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 29, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 29, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, April 27, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 27, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 27, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 26, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 26, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 26, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 24, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, September 27, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, September 26, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM