Who owns the DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER trademark?

The DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER trademark is owned by Game Devleopment Group Inc..

What class is the DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER trademark registered in?

The DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER trademark is registered in Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods).

What is the serial number for DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER?

The USPTO serial number for DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER is 86002222.

What is the registration number for DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER?

DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER is registered under USPTO registration number 4480937.

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DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER

SN 86002222·Reg 4480937·Filed Jul 03, 2013

Owner Game Devleopment Group Inc.

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER (Serial No. 86002222), Registration No. 4480937, is a registered US trademark filed on Jul 03, 2013 by Game Devleopment Group Inc.. This trademark covers Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods).

Section 8/9 declaration window: February 13, 2034

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DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER (Reg. #4480937) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Game Devleopment Group Inc., since 2013. The mark covers Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods). Goods and services include Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jul 03, 2013

SERIAL

86002222

REG#

4480937

REGISTERED

Feb 11, 2014

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJul 03, 2013

Serial Number86002222

Registration No.4480937

Registration DateFeb 11, 2014

Status DateMay 04, 2024

Published for OppositionNov 26, 2013

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 028Games, toys & sporting goods

US codes: 022, 023, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Jun 28, 2013

First use in commerce: Jun 28, 2013

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

21 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 04, 2024

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

May 04, 2024

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

May 04, 2024

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

May 04, 2024

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jan 15, 2024

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Feb 11, 2023

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 02, 2019

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

May 02, 2019

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

May 02, 2019

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

Apr 13, 2019

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Apr 13, 2019

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Feb 11, 2019

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 11, 2014

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Nov 26, 2013

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Nov 26, 2013

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Nov 06, 2013

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 16, 2013

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 16, 2013

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED

Jul 16, 2013

NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jul 15, 2013

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jul 06, 2013

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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