USPTO trademark

CRITICAL DECISION

Under examinationUSPTOWord markClass 9Class 41Class 42

"CRITICAL DECISION" is a word mark owned by Tencent Holdings Limited, filed at the USPTO on August 7, 2026. It is under examination and covers classes 9, 41 and 42.

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Official USPTO record
CRITICAL DECISION trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Under examination
Since September 2, 2026
Filed
August 7, 2026
Registered
Not yet
Priority date
July 28, 2026
Claimed from European Union
Application no.
50038747
Registration no.
Not yet
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Word mark
3 classes
Ownership

Who owns CRITICAL DECISION

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

Tencent Holdings Limited

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Representative

Xheneta Ademi

Quarles & Brady LLP

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services CRITICAL DECISION is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

  • Computer game software; Video games software; Computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; Computer games programs downloaded via the internet; Downloadable electronic game programs; Computer software applications, downloadable; Application development software, downloadable; Electronic publications, downloadable; Downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Downloadable music files; Downloadable image files; Animated cartoons; Apparatus for use in desktop publishing; Computer programs for use in desk top publishing; Downloadable video game software; Interactive video game programs; Game software for use with video game consoles; Virtual reality game software; Augmented reality game software; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, downloadable computer programs featuring virtual clothing, virtual weapons, virtual characters, virtual vehicles and virtual accessories for use in online virtual environments.

  • Game services provided on-line from a computer network; Providing Internet games, non-downloadable; Gaming services; Electronic publishing; Digital video, audio and multimedia entertainment publishing services; Providing online electronic publications, not downloadable; Organization of electronic game competitions; E-sports services; Publication of texts, other than publicity texts; Television entertainment; Film production, other than advertising films; Providing on-line music, not downloadable; Providing online videos, not downloadable; Providing films, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services; Production of television programmes; Virtual reality game services provided online from a computer network; Interactive entertainment services; Providing information on-line relating to computer games and computer enhancements for games; Providing online video games, non-downloadable; Providing on-line non-downloadable virtual goods for use in virtual environments.

  • Computer software design; providing a website featuring web based services for online management of personal computer game software; Providing temporary use of web-based software; Providing temporary use of web-based applications; Platform as a service (PaaS); Software as a service (SaaS) featuring software for recording time in computer games and video games, software for displaying in-game data and scores, software for recording computer game and video game footage, software for taking screenshots of computer games and video games, and software for computer game and video game enhancers; Software development in the framework of software publishing; Interactive hosting services which allow the users to publish and share their own content and images online; Application service provider (ASP) services; Design and development of software in the field of mobile applications; Development of video and computer games; Programming of video game software.

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Notification of non-final action e-mailed
  2. Non-final action e-mailed
  3. Non-final action written
  4. Assigned to examiner
  5. Application filing receipt mailed
  6. New application office supplied data entered
  7. New application entered
FAQ

About CRITICAL DECISION

Who owns the trademark "CRITICAL DECISION"?

The USPTO trademark "CRITICAL DECISION" (application 50038747) is owned by Tencent Holdings Limited.

What is the status of "CRITICAL DECISION"?

Its status at the USPTO is: under examination.

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}
ID=tm_019fe179-1f38-73ae-bff2-7c45756252fa
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Response
{
  "id": "tm_019fe179-1f38-73ae-bff2-7c45756252fa",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "CRITICAL DECISION",
  "status": {
    "primary": "pending",
    "stage": "examining"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "50038747",
  "filing_date": "2026-08-07",
  "nice_classes": [
    9,
    41,
    42
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "Tencent Holdings Limited",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}