Elden Ring Trademark Now Fully Owned by FromSoftware
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Elden Ring, the critically acclaimed action RPG developed by FromSoftware, has seen significant success since its release in February 2022. The game has sold over 20 million copies in its first year, making it a massive hit for the developer. Recently, a significant development regarding the game’s trademark ownership has come to light.
According to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office trademark assignment document, Bandai Namco, the publisher of Elden Ring, has transferred the ownership of the game’s trademark to FromSoftware. The document notes that the transfer took place in March 2023.
The trademark transfer signifies that FromSoftware now holds all rights, title, and interest in the Elden Ring trademark, along with the goodwill of the business symbolized by the trademark and the identified registration therefor. This move comes after FromSoftware’s announcement nearly a year ago that it was working on Elden Ring’s first DLC expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, which has yet to receive a release date.
Elden Ring’s success has been a significant boost for FromSoftware, which is known for developing games such as Bloodborne and Dark Souls. The game’s reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with critics and fans alike praising its challenging combat and open world design. The transfer of the trademark ownership to FromSoftware further solidifies the developer’s control over the Elden Ring franchise.
The news of the trademark transfer comes after a report published earlier this month claiming that an Elden Ring mobile game developed by Tencent is currently in development. It remains to be seen how this development will impact FromSoftware and the Elden Ring franchise moving forward.
In our 10 out of 10 review of Elden Ring, my colleague Mitchell Salztman wrote, “Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path.”
FromSoftware’s acquisition of the Elden Ring trademark is a significant milestone for the developer and further cements its control over the Elden Ring franchise. As the developer continues to work on the upcoming DLC expansion and potentially other projects, fans can look forward to more exciting experiences from FromSoftware.
In conclusion, the transfer of the Elden Ring trademark from Bandai Namco to FromSoftware is a significant development for the developer and the Elden Ring franchise. With full ownership of the trademark, FromSoftware now holds all rights and interests in the Elden Ring brand, allowing it to continue building upon the success of the game and potentially exploring new opportunities. The news of the trademark transfer comes as FromSoftware continues to work on the upcoming DLC expansion and as reports of an Elden Ring mobile game surface. As the developer moves forward, fans can expect more exciting experiences from FromSoftware and the Elden Ring franchise.
