AKU Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, a trademark application was filed for AKU with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AKU trademark a serial number of 97500180. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Monday, November 20, 2023. This trademark is owned by WYE Media IP Holdings, LLC. The AKU trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual clothing, headwear, eyewear, footwear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys, accessories, digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays, and skins for use in virtual environments; Virtual reality and interactive game services provided online from a global computer network and through various wireless networks and electronic devices; Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable game software and online video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure, or entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, the development, creation, production, and distribution of digital multimedia and audio and visual content, namely, motion picture films, television programs, and multimedia entertainment and educational content; Entertainment services, namely, prov...

Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs for the creation and trade of digital collectibles using blockchain-based consensus protocols and smart contracts, featuring information, photos, images, videos, recorded footage, highlights, and experiences in the field of culture, art, science, clothing, fashion and style; Downloadable digital media, namely, digital collectibles created with blockchain-based consensus protocols and smart contracts, in the nature of information, photos, images, videos, recorded footage, highlights, and experiences in the field of culture, art, science, clothing, fashion and style; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys and accessories for use online and in online virtual worlds; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of comic books, comic magazines and stories in illustrated form; Downloadable musical sound recording...

All-purpose carrying bags; All-purpose sport bags; Athletic bags; Bags for carrying animals; Backpacks; Bags for sports; Book bags; Clutch bags; Courier bags; Cosmetic bags sold empty; Drawstring bags; Dry bags; Duffle bags; Handbags; Gym bags; Leather and imitation leather bags; Luggage; Luggage tags; Messenger bags; Make-up bags sold empty; School bags; Shoulder bags; Sports bags; Suit bags; Travelling bags; Tote bags; Toiletry bags sold empty; Trunks as luggage; Umbrellas; Purses; Wallets

Digital collectibles in the nature of interactive media, video clips, photography, music, graphics, or visual effects, represented by non-fungible cryptographic tokens via a blockchain network, in the field of culture, entertainment, education, sports, and gaming; Board games; Card games; Party games; Puzzles; Puzzle games; Playing cards; Role-playing games; Pinball games; Tabletop games; Children's multiple activity toys; Flying discs; Model cars; Toy vehicles; Toy model trains; model train sets; Video game machines; Arcade games; Action figure toys and accessories therefor; Play sets for action figures; Dolls and doll accessories; Modeled plastic toy figurines; Plush dolls; Plush toys; Vinyl toy figures; Toy stuffed animals; Electronic learning toys; Sporting goods, namely, soccer balls, footballs, baseball bats, and baseball gloves; Balls for sports; Balls for games

Books, namely, fiction books, novels, children's activity books, comic books, coloring books, cook books, flip books, blank journal books, picture books, scrap books, story books, and note books; Posters; Art prints; Calendars; Diaries; Greeting cards; Trading cards; Stickers; Paper weights; Decals

On-line retail store services featuring virtual merchandise, namely, clothing relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, headwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, eyewear, footwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, bags, backpacks, sports equipment, jewelry, art, toys and accessories for use online; Retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, clothing relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, headwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, eyewear, footwear relating to or in promotion of fictional ch...

Non-downloadable computer software for the creation, production, and modification of digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays and skins for access and use in online environments, virtual online environments, and extended reality virtual environments; Providing a website featuring blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles and blogs in the field of arts, entertainment, education, culture, science, and technology
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General Information


Serial Number97500180
Word MarkAKU
Filing DateTuesday, July 12, 2022
Status602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Status DateMonday, November 20, 2023
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual clothing, headwear, eyewear, footwear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys, accessories, digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays, and skins for use in virtual environments; Virtual reality and interactive game services provided online from a global computer network and through various wireless networks and electronic devices; Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable game software and online video games; Entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure, or entertainment purposes; Entertainment services, namely, the development, creation, production, and distribution of digital multimedia and audio and visual content, namely, motion picture films, television programs, and multimedia entertainment and educational content; Entertainment services, namely, providing an online environment featuring streaming of entertainment content and live streaming of entertainment events; Entertainment services in the nature of organizing, arranging, and hosting virtual performances, cultural events, and social entertainment events; Entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of a series of motion pictures featuring art, action, science, drama, culture and entertainment; Charitable services, namely, providing educational materials in the nature of cultural awareness and art to children ; Administration, organization and hosting of cultural and art educational programs and events; Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters A, K and U in stylized format over a rectangular field, superimposed over an image of two intersecting lined circles.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs for the creation and trade of digital collectibles using blockchain-based consensus protocols and smart contracts, featuring information, photos, images, videos, recorded footage, highlights, and experiences in the field of culture, art, science, clothing, fashion and style; Downloadable digital media, namely, digital collectibles created with blockchain-based consensus protocols and smart contracts, in the nature of information, photos, images, videos, recorded footage, highlights, and experiences in the field of culture, art, science, clothing, fashion and style; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys and accessories for use online and in online virtual worlds; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of comic books, comic magazines and stories in illustrated form; Downloadable musical sound recordings; Digital music downloadable from the internet; Downloadable films and movies; Downloadable video game programs; Recorded video game programs; Protective face masks not for medical purposes; Sunglasses; Eyewear; Phone cases; Protective covers and cases for cell phones; Collapsible grip stands for mobile devices; Battery charge devices
Goods and ServicesAll-purpose carrying bags; All-purpose sport bags; Athletic bags; Bags for carrying animals; Backpacks; Bags for sports; Book bags; Clutch bags; Courier bags; Cosmetic bags sold empty; Drawstring bags; Dry bags; Duffle bags; Handbags; Gym bags; Leather and imitation leather bags; Luggage; Luggage tags; Messenger bags; Make-up bags sold empty; School bags; Shoulder bags; Sports bags; Suit bags; Travelling bags; Tote bags; Toiletry bags sold empty; Trunks as luggage; Umbrellas; Purses; Wallets
Goods and ServicesDigital collectibles in the nature of interactive media, video clips, photography, music, graphics, or visual effects, represented by non-fungible cryptographic tokens via a blockchain network, in the field of culture, entertainment, education, sports, and gaming; Board games; Card games; Party games; Puzzles; Puzzle games; Playing cards; Role-playing games; Pinball games; Tabletop games; Children's multiple activity toys; Flying discs; Model cars; Toy vehicles; Toy model trains; model train sets; Video game machines; Arcade games; Action figure toys and accessories therefor; Play sets for action figures; Dolls and doll accessories; Modeled plastic toy figurines; Plush dolls; Plush toys; Vinyl toy figures; Toy stuffed animals; Electronic learning toys; Sporting goods, namely, soccer balls, footballs, baseball bats, and baseball gloves; Balls for sports; Balls for games
Goods and ServicesBooks, namely, fiction books, novels, children's activity books, comic books, coloring books, cook books, flip books, blank journal books, picture books, scrap books, story books, and note books; Posters; Art prints; Calendars; Diaries; Greeting cards; Trading cards; Stickers; Paper weights; Decals
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesOn-line retail store services featuring virtual merchandise, namely, clothing relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, headwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, eyewear, footwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, bags, backpacks, sports equipment, jewelry, art, toys and accessories for use online; Retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, clothing relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, headwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, eyewear, footwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, bags, backpacks, sports equipment, jewelry, art, toys and accessories for use online; Providing an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of crypto collectibles and blockchain-based non-fungible tokens featuring digital collectibles, computer games, video games, virtual games; Online retail store services featuring clothing relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, headwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, sunglasses, books, bags, luggage, jewelry, watches, accessories, furniture, glassware, cups, mugs, bedding, sporting goods, games, and toys; Retail store services featuring clothing relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, headwear relating to or in promotion of fictional characters and corresponding storylines depicted in a collection of entertainment properties, sunglasses, books, bags, luggage, jewelry, watches, accessories, furniture, glassware, cups, mugs, bedding, sporting goods, games, and toys
Goods and ServicesNon-downloadable computer software for the creation, production, and modification of digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays and skins for access and use in online environments, virtual online environments, and extended reality virtual environments; Providing a website featuring blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles and blogs in the field of arts, entertainment, education, culture, science, and technology

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 2, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 2, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 2, 2022
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 2, 2022
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 2, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 2, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 2, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWYE Media IP Holdings, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWilmington, DE 19805

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 20, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Monday, November 20, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Monday, November 20, 2023ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Wednesday, July 26, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Wednesday, July 26, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 26, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 26, 2023TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Thursday, January 26, 2023TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 3, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 2, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, July 15, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED