TROPICAL FISH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, a trademark application was filed for TROPICAL FISH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TROPICAL FISH trademark a serial number of 85710203. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, October 1, 2022. This trademark is owned by WMS GAMING INC.. The TROPICAL FISH trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Computer software and firmware for games of chance on any computerized platform, including dedicated gaming consoles, video based slot machines, reel based slot machines, and video lottery terminals

Gaming machines, namely, devices which accept a wager; Components for gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes, namely, controllers, displays, button panels, bolsters, electrical wiring; reconfigurable casino gaming equipment, namely, gaming machines and operational computer software therefor sold as a unit
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General Information


Serial Number85710203
Word MarkTROPICAL FISH
Filing DateWednesday, August 22, 2012
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, October 1, 2022
Registration Number4937016
Registration DateTuesday, April 12, 2016
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 29, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesComputer software and firmware for games of chance on any computerized platform, including dedicated gaming consoles, video based slot machines, reel based slot machines, and video lottery terminals
Goods and ServicesGaming machines, namely, devices which accept a wager; Components for gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes, namely, controllers, displays, button panels, bolsters, electrical wiring; reconfigurable casino gaming equipment, namely, gaming machines and operational computer software therefor sold as a unit

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 DateThursday, August 30, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 29, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 29, 2015

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 30, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 29, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 29, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLIGHT & WONDER, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Party NameSG GAMING, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Party NameBALLY GAMING, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLas Vegas, NV 89119

Party NameBALLY GAMING, INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89118

Party NameWMS GAMING INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWAUKEGAN, IL 60085

Party NameWMS GAMING INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWAUKEGAN, IL 60085

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, February 1, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, January 11, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 6, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 6, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 6, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, October 1, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, October 1, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, October 1, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 24, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 8, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, April 5, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 12, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 22, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, February 27, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, August 21, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 2, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 21, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 23, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, August 23, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 12, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 11, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, March 10, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, March 8, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, February 12, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, February 12, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, August 17, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Thursday, August 13, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Thursday, August 13, 2015TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, August 13, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 12, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 11, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 10, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 4, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, March 4, 2015TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 4, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 10, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 10, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 9, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Monday, September 8, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, September 8, 2014TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 2, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 1, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, March 7, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, March 31, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, March 7, 2014TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 4, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 18, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, September 16, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, September 16, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, September 16, 2013TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 26, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 29, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 29, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 9, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Sunday, December 16, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, December 15, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 30, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, August 25, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED