EPIC GAMES
Pending · Under Examination LIVE/APPLICATION/Under Examination
What this record means
The record shows a pending application for “EPIC GAMES” owned by Epic Games, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and the USPTO lists the mark as suspended as of the status date May 26 2026. The application covers a broad set of virtual‑reality‑related offerings: downloadable and recorded VR game software and environments (Class 009), online VR game and entertainment services plus non‑downloadable virtual goods such as avatars and tools (Class 041), and computer services for hosting, designing and programming multimedia virtual environments (Class 042). A similar name used in any of those technology‑focused, VR or gaming contexts would raise the closest record‑based concern, while uses outside those classes are farther from the scope shown. The record does not give Epic Games control over every possible use of the words “Epic” or “Games.” No prosecution history is present, so there’s no indication of a Supplemental Register filing or any refusals. The only notable event is the suspension notice on May 26 2026, and the supplied history shows no oppositions, cancellations or other enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan a name that touches VR gaming or related online services.
Informational only - not legal advice.Mark Trademark, Service Mark
| Drawing type | 3 - AN ILLUSTRATION DRAWING WHICH INCLUDES WORD(S)/ LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S) |
| Filing basis | Intent-to-Use (§1(b)). |
| Status | Suspension check completed. Application remains suspended. |
Key dates
| Application filed | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Status date | May 26, 2026 |
Goods & services
Downloadable virtual reality game software; Recorded virtual reality game software; Downloadable virtual reality software for access to an online virtual environment; Recorded virtual reality software for access to an online virtual environment; Downloadable software for providing access to an online multimedia virtual environment; Recorded software for providing access to an online multimedia virtual environment; Downloadable computer software for use in creating, manipulating and participating in virtual environments; Recorded computer software for use in creating, manipulating and participating in virtual environments; Downloadable computer software for providing access to an online virtual environment; Recorded computer software for providing access to an online virtual environment; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring avatars, clothing, pets, vehicles, weapons, tools, toys, and emotes for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Recorded virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring avatars, clothing, pets, vehicles, weapons, tools, toys, and emotes for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring avatars, clothing, pets, vehicles, weapons, tools, toys, and emotes for use in online virtual worlds; Recorded virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring avatars, clothing, pets, vehicles, weapons, tools, toys, and emotes for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable computer software for use in designing and creating other computer software; Recorded computer software for use in designing and creating other computer software; Downloadable computer software development tools; Recorded computer software development tools; Downloadable software development kits (SDK); Recorded software development kits (SDK)
Virtual reality game services provided on-line from a computer network; Entertainment services, namely, providing an online multimedia virtual environment; Virtual reality services provided on-line from a computer network; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual goods, namely, avatars, clothing, pets, vehicles, weapons, tools, toys, and emotes for use in virtual environments created for entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure, or entertainment purposes
Computer services, namely, hosting an on-line multimedia virtual environment; design and development of multimedia and virtual environment software; Computer programming services, namely, content creation for virtual worlds and 3D platforms; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software development tools
Owner & representation
| Owner | Epic Games, Inc. |
| Address | 620 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary, NORTH CAROLINA UNITED STATES 27518 |
| Entity | CORPORATION - organized in MARYLAND |
| Attorney of record | Christopher M. Thomas |
| Correspondent | Christopher M. Thomas |
| Attorney email | t********@*****.com |
| Correspondent email | t********@*****.com |
| Correspondent phone | 9********4 |
| Correspondent address | Raleigh, NORTH |