GROUNDED
Live · Registered LIVE/REGISTRATION/Issued and Active
What this record means
The record shows that the mark “GROUNDED” is live and registered on the Principal Register, owned by Microsoft Corporation. It protects downloadable computer game software and downloadable computer programs for use on computers and video game players, as well as a website offering entertainment information about computer games and online computer games. A similar name used for software or online gaming services would raise the closest record‑based concern. The record does not give Microsoft control over every use of the word “grounded”; it is limited to the goods and services listed. The most recent maintenance event was a courtesy reminder of the 6‑year post‑registration maintenance requirement on July 6, 2026. No opposition, cancellation, or court action appears in the supplied history, so there is no visible enforcement signal. If you plan to use a similar name in gaming software or related online services, this record suggests a meaningful risk of conflict.
Informational only - not legal advice.Mark Trademark, Service Mark
| Drawing type | 4 - STANDARD CHARACTER MARK |
| Filing basis | Use in Commerce (§1(a)). |
| Status | Registered. The registration date is used to determine when post-registration maintenance documents are due. |
Key dates
| Application filed | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Published for opposition | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Notice of Allowance | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Registered (Principal) | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Status date | Jul 06, 2021 |
Goods & services
Downloadable computer game software; downloadable computer programs, namely, game software for use on computers and video game players
Providing a website featuring entertainment information in the field of computer games, games, computer enhancements for games, and home entertainment; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games
Madrid Protocol · §66(a)
| Intl. registration no. | 1539600 |
Owner & representation
| Owner | Microsoft Corporation |
| Address | 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, OHIO UNITED STATES 45202 |
| Entity | CORPORATION - organized in WASHINGTON |
| Attorney of record | April L. Besl |
| Correspondent | April L. Besl |
| Attorney email | a********@*****.com |
| Correspondent email | 3 emails |
| Correspondent phone | 5********7 |
| Correspondent address | Cincinnati, OHIO |