THE SIMS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002, 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 78170145. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 23, 2015. This trademark is owned by Electronic Arts Inc.. The THE SIMS trademark is filed in the Communication Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topic of computer gaming entertainment; ] providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topic of computer gaming entertainment

Entertainment services, namely,[ providing an on-line computer game; ] providing on-line information in the field of computer gaming entertainment
the sims

General Information


Serial Number78170145
Word MarkTHE SIMS
Filing DateWednesday, October 2, 2002
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 23, 2015
Registration Number2855873
Registration DateTuesday, June 22, 2004
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 30, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topic of computer gaming entertainment; ] providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topic of computer gaming entertainment
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely,[ providing an on-line computer game; ] providing on-line information in the field of computer gaming entertainment

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, January 23, 2015
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 1, 2000

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 23, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 1, 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
Friday, January 23, 2015CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, September 30, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 16, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 22, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 30, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 12, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, March 10, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sunday, January 11, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 24, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, September 7, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, July 24, 2003TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 12, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 6, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER