THE SIMS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 30, 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 78179957. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 25, 2014. This trademark is owned by Electronic Arts Inc.. The THE SIMS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

computer game software and related instruction manuals and guides sold as a unit; downloadable software for use in connection with computer games; interactive multimedia computer game program

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 computer games that may be accessed via a global computer network; providing on-line information in the field of computer gaming entertainment
the sims

General Information


Serial Number78179957
Word MarkTHE SIMS
Filing DateWednesday, October 30, 2002
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 25, 2014
Registration Number2797627
Registration DateTuesday, December 23, 2003
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 30, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicescomputer game software and related instruction manuals and guides sold as a unit; downloadable software for use in connection with computer games; interactive multimedia computer game program
Goods and Servicesproviding 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 computer games that may be accessed via a global computer network; providing on-line information in the field of computer gaming entertainment

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 25, 2014
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 1, 2000

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, July 25, 2014
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, July 25, 2014
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, July 25, 2014CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Monday, February 23, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, February 12, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, January 23, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 14, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Tuesday, November 23, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 23, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 30, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 10, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, June 20, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 28, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 10, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, March 31, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 31, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER