BABY METAL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, February 16, 2015, a trademark application was filed for BABY METAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BABY METAL trademark a serial number of 79169775. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Wednesday, November 30, 2022. This trademark is owned by KABUSHIKI KAISHA AMUSE (also trading asAmuse Inc.). The BABY METAL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment in the nature of live musical performances; entertainment information; entertainment services, namely, live, televised, and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances, namely, by a musical rock group, musical artist; entertainment services in the nature of live musical performances; presentation of live and on-line, non-downloadable musical performances; providing online, non-downloadable, prerecorded music; providing information in the field of music performance and musical entertainment; arranging and planning of movies, shows, plays, and musical performances for entertainment purposes [ ; providing online, non-downloadable publications in the nature of newsletters, e-books, magazines in the field of music, art ]

Musical sound recordings; pre-recorded music compact discs; downloadable musical sound recordings [ ; audiovisual recordings featuring music and musical entertainment; downloadable audiovisual recordings featuring music and musical entertainment; downloadable ring tones and graphics for mobile phones and wireless devices; downloadable electronic sheet music and posters; downloadable image files in the field of music, performance; cell phone straps; cases and covers for mobile phones and tablet computers; computer memory cards; computer memories; mouse pads; computer peripheral devices; computer game software; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, e-books, magazines in the field of music, art; eye glasses; eyeglass cases ]

Clothing, namely, T-shirts; [ tank tops; ] hooded sweatshirts; jackets; wristbands as clothing; headgear for wear, namely, caps
baby metal

General Information


Serial Number79169775
Word MarkBABY METAL
Filing DateMonday, February 16, 2015
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateWednesday, November 30, 2022
Registration Number4985879
Registration DateTuesday, June 28, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 12, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment in the nature of live musical performances; entertainment information; entertainment services, namely, live, televised, and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; entertainment services in the nature of live visual and audio performances, namely, by a musical rock group, musical artist; entertainment services in the nature of live musical performances; presentation of live and on-line, non-downloadable musical performances; providing online, non-downloadable, prerecorded music; providing information in the field of music performance and musical entertainment; arranging and planning of movies, shows, plays, and musical performances for entertainment purposes [ ; providing online, non-downloadable publications in the nature of newsletters, e-books, magazines in the field of music, art ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized text "BABY METAL", where "BABY" appears above "METAL", and the entirety of "BABY METAL" is outlined. "BABY" is wider at the top of the word and narrower at the bottom of the word. "METAL" is narrower at the top of the word and wider at the bottom of the word. The outer strokes of the "M" and the "L" in "METAL" have a spike-like stylization. In the first "B" in "BABY", a heart replaces the closed, upper curved stroke of the "B". To the lower left of the "B" in "BABY" and to the lower right of the "Y" in "BABY", a wing with four horizontal feathers stretches out with the top feather being the longest and each lower feather appearing progressively shorter. Above the wing on the right and to the upper right of the "Y" in "BABY" appears a small, stylized human skull pointed at a 45-degree angle.
Goods and ServicesMusical sound recordings; pre-recorded music compact discs; downloadable musical sound recordings [ ; audiovisual recordings featuring music and musical entertainment; downloadable audiovisual recordings featuring music and musical entertainment; downloadable ring tones and graphics for mobile phones and wireless devices; downloadable electronic sheet music and posters; downloadable image files in the field of music, performance; cell phone straps; cases and covers for mobile phones and tablet computers; computer memory cards; computer memories; mouse pads; computer peripheral devices; computer game software; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, e-books, magazines in the field of music, art; eye glasses; eyeglass cases ]
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, T-shirts; [ tank tops; ] hooded sweatshirts; jackets; wristbands as clothing; headgear for wear, namely, caps
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 DateThursday, August 6, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 6, 2015
Primary Code025
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 DateThursday, August 6, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKABUSHIKI KAISHA AMUSE
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameKABUSHIKI KAISHA AMUSE (also trading asAmuse Inc.)
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressYamanashi 401-0332
JP

Party NameKABUSHIKI KAISHA AMUSE (also trading asAmuse Inc.)
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameKABUSHIKI KAISHA AMUSE (also trading asAmuse Inc.)
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 30, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Wednesday, August 12, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 13, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Thursday, August 6, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, August 6, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 11, 2015APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, August 13, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, August 13, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Thursday, March 3, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, March 3, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 4, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, March 4, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 8, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, August 29, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, February 4, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, February 11, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 11, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 23, 2016NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 12, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 28, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 7, 2016NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 28, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, May 12, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, June 23, 2022TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 30, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 29, 2016GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Thursday, September 29, 2016GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, August 30, 2023GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Wednesday, November 30, 2022REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Wednesday, November 30, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Sunday, July 30, 2023PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Wednesday, August 30, 2023GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Friday, April 25, 2025NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, May 2, 2025NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, October 9, 2023PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Thursday, March 20, 2025CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Thursday, March 20, 2025INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Friday, May 23, 2025NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Saturday, June 28, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED