WMS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, August 29, 2006, a trademark application was filed for WMS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WMS trademark a serial number of 78962914. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, November 5, 2018. This trademark is owned by WMS GAMING INC.. The WMS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[education services, namely, providing classes and information in the field of gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes and gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes;] entertainment services, namely, providing for consumer play of gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes and gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes

gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes and gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines
wms

General Information


Serial Number78962914
Word MarkWMS
Filing DateTuesday, August 29, 2006
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, November 5, 2018
Registration Number3506674
Registration DateTuesday, September 23, 2008
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 11, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[education services, namely, providing classes and information in the field of gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes and gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes;] entertainment services, namely, providing for consumer play of gaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes and gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes
Goods and Servicesgaming machines that generate or display wager outcomes and gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines
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 DateWednesday, September 6, 2006
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 14, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 14, 2006

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 6, 2006
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 13, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 13, 2006

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLIGHT & WONDER, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Party NameSG GAMING, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Party NameBALLY GAMING, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLas Vegas, NV 89119

Party NameWMS GAMING INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWAUKEGAN, IL 60085

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
Tuesday, January 16, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 6, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, September 7, 2006NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, January 16, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 16, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 13, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 13, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 13, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, June 14, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 23, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, July 23, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, August 6, 2007WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, August 20, 2007PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, August 29, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, February 4, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 29, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 29, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 4, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, February 4, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, February 4, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, February 4, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 4, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 20, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 11, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 3, 2008NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, July 31, 2008TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 31, 2008USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, August 13, 2008CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 13, 2008STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, August 14, 2008ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, September 23, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, January 24, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, October 7, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, December 4, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, August 15, 2008LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, September 11, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 20, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 20, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, September 20, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 10, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, July 27, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 27, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 12, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, June 15, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 15, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 23, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 23, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, February 21, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, September 25, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 5, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 23, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 2, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, August 21, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 18, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 18, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, November 5, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, February 27, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 22, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 15, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, July 15, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 15, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, June 8, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 24, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, January 6, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 6, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 6, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 6, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, November 5, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED