Spooky Spins intellectual property

Spooky Spins intellectual property 2004 – 2025

Here’s the freshest scoop on Spooky Spins ownership:

“Spooky Spins® word and logo is a trademarked original slot machine game series created and owned by George Simonis, developed under the Pokies4fun brand. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use or imitation will be pursued under international IP law.”

Pokies4fun remains the official developer and publisher of both Spooky Spins, Spooky Spins Remastered and the newly released Spooky Spins Returns: Crazy Cash Edition on Steam2. The branding and game series continue to be tied to Pokies4fun, which based on trademark filings and public listings is still under control, of George Simonis.

Trademark Status: The original SPOOKY SPINS WWW.SPOOKYSPINS.COM.AU trademark in Australia is still active under Class 009, covering software and digital media. No new ownership claims or transfers have been publicly recorded as of now or ever.

Steam Listings: Both titles are live and attributed to Pokies4fun, with no mention of external publishers or corporate acquisitions. Our brand identity remains intact and visible to the public.

Spooky Spins is a trademarked slot machine game series created by George Simonis under the Pokies4fun brand. This case study documents the journey from original development to international IP defense, highlighting the challenges faced and the strategic actions taken to protect creative ownership.

Concept & Creation: Developed as a Halloween-themed slot machine simulation, Spooky Spins blends eerie charm with engaging gameplay mechanics.

Trademark Filing: Registered in Australia under Class 009 as SPOOKY SPINS WWW.SPOOKYSPINS.COM.AU, securing legal recognition of the brand and its digital assets.

Platform Launch: Released on Steam under Pokies4fun, with subsequent titles like Spooky Spins Remastered and Spooky Spins Returns: Crazy Cash Edition.

The Threat
Unauthorized U.S. Filings: Attempts by third parties to register “Spooky Spins” trademarks in the U.S. without consent.
Corporate Acquisition Attempts: Efforts by gaming companies to absorb or rebrand the IP without proper licensing or attribution.
Cease & Desist Letters: Formal legal notices sent to infringing parties, asserting ownership and demanding withdrawal of unauthorized filings.
Trademark Opposition Filings: Strategic challenges lodged against bad-faith applications in international jurisdictions.
Public Advocacy: Educational content and community engagement to raise awareness about IP theft and creator rights.

Evidence of Ownership
Trademark Certificate: Australian registration under George Simonis.
Steam Publisher Identity: Pokies4fun listed as developer and publisher.
Archived Development Logs: Screenshots, design notes, and early prototypes documenting original authorship.