WII U Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, a trademark application was filed for WII U with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WII U trademark a serial number of 85393278. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, December 2, 2022. This trademark is owned by Nintendo Co., Ltd.. The WII U trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products category with the following description:

[ Consumer video game machines fitted with a camera function adapted for use with external display screen or monitor; consumer video game machines adapted for use with external display screen or monitor; ] computer programs for consumer video game machines; optical discs recorded with programs for consumer video game machines; [ parts and fittings for consumer video game machines, namely, electrical controllers, ][ earphones for consumer video game machines, microphones for consumer video game machines, monitors for consumer video game machines, ] [and AC adapters for consumer video game machines; ][ computer programs for hand-held game machines with liquid crystal displays; optical discs recorded with programs for hand-held game machines with liquid crystal displays; ] downloadable computer game programs; computer game programs; optical discs recorded with game programs for computers; [ portable hand-held computers; computer monitors; hand-held terminals for displaying electronic publ...
wii u

General Information


Serial Number85393278
Word MarkWII U
Filing DateTuesday, August 9, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, December 2, 2022
Registration Number4332487
Registration DateTuesday, May 7, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 3, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "Wii" in stylized lettering followed by a black rectangle with rounded corners displaying the letter "U" in white stylized lettering with the upper ends of the "U" being flush with the upper edge of the rectangle.
Goods and Services[ Consumer video game machines fitted with a camera function adapted for use with external display screen or monitor; consumer video game machines adapted for use with external display screen or monitor; ] computer programs for consumer video game machines; optical discs recorded with programs for consumer video game machines; [ parts and fittings for consumer video game machines, namely, electrical controllers, ][ earphones for consumer video game machines, microphones for consumer video game machines, monitors for consumer video game machines, ] [and AC adapters for consumer video game machines; ][ computer programs for hand-held game machines with liquid crystal displays; optical discs recorded with programs for hand-held game machines with liquid crystal displays; ] downloadable computer game programs; computer game programs; optical discs recorded with game programs for computers; [ portable hand-held computers; computer monitors; hand-held terminals for displaying electronic publications; digital cameras; video cameras; television tuners; downloadable and storable image files featuring programs for computer game machines; image files featuring both animations and still pictures; recorded video discs featuring programs for computer game machines; ] downloadable electronic publications in the nature of game instruction booklets in the field of video games; [ cameras; ] downloadable multimedia files, namely, video games, downloadable electronic game programs [; specifically adapted carrying cases and protective cases for video game machines and controllers; computer stylus; ] [ electronic game controllers; video game controllers; ] [ electronic game controllers with visual display screen; video game controller with visual display screen; electronic game controllers with liquid crystal displays; video game controllers with liquid crystal displays; computer software for use in organizing, transmitting, manipulating, and reviewing text, data, and audio files on portable and handheld digital electronic devices; wireless devices for communications, namely, telephones; ] [ fitted plastic protective films known as skins for electronic game controllers with visual display screen ] [ ; specifically adapted carrying cases and protective cases for electronic game controllers; electronic controllers to impart sensory feedback, namely, sounds and vibrations that are perceptible to the user; motion sensitive and interactive video game remote control units ] [(Based solely on Section 44(e)) electronic circuits, ROM cards, ROM cartridges, ][ CD-ROMs, ][ and DVD-ROMs recorded with programs for consumer video game machines; ][ storage media, namely, flash memory, recorded with programs for consumer video game machines ; parts and fittings for consumer video game machines, namely, joysticks and memory cards; electronic circuits, ROM cards, ROM cartridges, CD-ROMs, and DVD-ROMs recorded with programs for hand-held game machines with liquid crystal displays; storage media, namely, flash memory, recorded with programs for hand-held game machines with liquid crystal displays; electronic circuits, CD-ROMs, and DVD-ROMs recorded with game programs for computers; flash memory cards; DVD players; DVD recorders; digital audio players; audio recorders; digital video players, namely, portable hand-held devices for video recording and playback; television receivers and transmitters; downloadable and storable music files and audio files featuring programs for computer game machines; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters and players' guides in the field of video games; pedometers; cinematographic machines and apparatus, namely, hand-held video game apparatus with liquid crystal display, with an internal video camera; batteries; chargeable batteries ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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, August 12, 2011
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 18, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 18, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedmond, WA 98052

Party NameNINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressREDMOND, WA 98052

Party NameNINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressREDMOND, WA 98052

Party NameNintendo Co., Ltd.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-8501
JP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 2, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 2, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, December 2, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, December 1, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 18, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, May 7, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, June 15, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 15, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, June 14, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 7, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 7, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 29, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 30, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, March 29, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, March 23, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, March 6, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, February 14, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 14, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, July 3, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 13, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 30, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, May 24, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, May 8, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 17, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 16, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 16, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 28, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Friday, December 23, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 23, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 23, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 2, 2011NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 2, 2011PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 2, 2011PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 1, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 1, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 1, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 1, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, August 13, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, August 12, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Friday, August 12, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM