-196 MINUS ONE NINE SIX Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, December 8, 2025, a trademark application was filed for -196 MINUS ONE NINE SIX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the -196 MINUS ONE NINE SIX trademark a serial number of 99536492. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This trademark is owned by Suntory Holdings Limited. The -196 MINUS ONE NINE SIX trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:
Alcoholic fruit beverages; Japanese Shochu-based beverages (Chuhai); pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, other than beer-based; alcoholic beverages containing fruit; vodka-based alcoholic beverages; vodka cocktails; alcoholic beverages, except beer
General Information
| Serial Number | 99536492 |
| Word Mark | -196 MINUS ONE NINE SIX |
| Filing Date | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Pseudo Mark | MINUS ONE NINE SIX MINUS ONE NINE SIX |
| Pseudo Mark | MINUS ONE NINETY SIX MINUS ONE NINE SIX |
| Goods and Services | Alcoholic fruit beverages; Japanese Shochu-based beverages (Chuhai); pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, other than beer-based; alcoholic beverages containing fruit; vodka-based alcoholic beverages; vodka cocktails; alcoholic beverages, except beer |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the number "-196" in a stylized form with a stylized rectangle below it with the words "MINUS ONE NINE SIX" within all slanting from lower left to upper right. |
| Pseudo Mark | MINUS ONE HUNDRED NINETY SIX MINUS ONE NINE SIX |
Classification Information
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 1, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 1, 2024 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Suntory Holdings Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | OSAKA-SHI, OSAKA 530-8203
JP |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, December 8, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, December 8, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
