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PlayCode

Registration cancelled per USPTO on May 16, 2025

Status may change

Comeback idea

A beginner-friendly app that teaches kids and new coders to build their own simple video games.

The write-up

PlayCode turns game-making into a playful first lesson in programming, and it's ready for a second act. Kids who love games now want to make them, and parents want screen time that builds real skills, so a simple game-building app fits right in. It's up for a fresh start, and here's how you'd relaunch it: a classroom-ready game builder with starter templates and guided lessons, launched at playcodeapp.com.

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playcodeapp.com

Not registered as of Oct 8, 2026 per RDAP. Domains move fast.

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Registration cancelled per USPTO on May 16, 2025; check that the name isn't still in use (common-law rights) before you build; not legal advice.

The USPTO record

USPTO status
Registration cancelled per USPTO on May 16, 2025 · code 710 (Cancelled, Section 8)
Registration date
Oct 30, 2018
Filing date
Aug 5, 2014
Registration no.
5595894
Serial no.
86357496
Goods & services
Downloadable video game programs and software for all electronic platforms such as mobile devices, personal computers, consoles, tablets, laptops; electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game programs; electronic game software; computer game programs; downloadable computer game programs; interactive game programs; interactive game software; apparatus for games adapted for use with televi
Owner as listed with the USPTO
  • WELLBRAND, INC.
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FAQ

Is the PlayCode name free to use?

We can't tell you that. A cancelled or expired registration does not mean a name is free; someone may still be using it (common-law rights). Verify the record in TSDR and consult a trademark attorney before you build.

When did the PLAYCODE registration end?

Registration cancelled per USPTO on May 16, 2025. Status may change.

Can the registration come back?

Yes, it's possible. The USPTO can reinstate a registration, for example on a petition filed within 6 months, so always check the current status in TSDR.

Is playcodeapp.com registered?

As of Oct 8, 2026, RDAP showed playcodeapp.com as not registered. Domains move fast, so check a registrar.

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