| Serial Number | 85267477 |
| Word Mark | BENESSE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, March 15, 2011 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4611954 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 15, 2014 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services and instruction services, namely, classes in the field of early reading at the prekindergarten and kindergarten levels; educational services and instruction services, namely, classes in the field of arts, crafts, sports, music, health, gymnastics, exercise, morality, ethics, literature, science, physics, languages, math, arithmetic, social studies, geography, history and politics at the primary and secondary levels; educational services and instruction services, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of arts, crafts, sports, music, health, gymnastics, exercise, morality, ethics, laws, economics, medicines, surgery, pharmacy, agriculture, engineering, literature, science, physics, languages, math, arithmetic, social studies, geography, history and politics at the college levels; language instruction; educational services and instruction services, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of general knowledge regarding life skills, employment, lifelong learning, study skills, examination preparation and hobbies; [ education services and instruction services, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of general knowledge regarding job hunting skills, and qualification examination preparation; ] education information; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games via a computer network; provision of games played via computer network, namely, entertainment services in the nature of providing online computer games; provision of games played via cellular phone and smart phone, namely, entertainment services in the nature of providing online computer games for play on cellular and smart phones; arranging and conducting seminars in the field of education at the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, primary, secondary and college levels; arranging and conducting of seminars in the field of language, [ job hunting, ] lifelong learning, life skills, hobbies [ and qualification examination ]; [ providing amusement arcade services; providing amusement facilities; videotape film production; television entertainment, namely, production and distribution of television shows; photography; nursery schools; film production; ] educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, primary, secondary and college levels via correspondence courses; education services in the field of language, [ job hunting, ] lifelong learning, life skills, hobbies [ and qualification examination ] rendered through correspondence courses; [ presentation of live show performances; ] providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, books and journals in the field of education, learning and study; providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of picture books; providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, books and journals in the field of comics, cartoons, play, games, trips, cooking, hobbies, pets, cleaning, storage, [ nursing care, ] music, images, [ fashions, beauty treatment, ]health, [ interiors, interior accessories, interior decoration, interior goods, ] foods and beverages, [ home electrical appliances, ] sports, toys and vehicles |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of "Benesse" in stylized font. |
| Goods and Services | Bath toys; children's educational toys for developing cognitive skills; children's multiple activity toys; construction toys; electronic learning toys; infant development toys; mechanical toys; plush toys; talking toys; toy action figures; toy animals; toy construction blocks; stuffed toys; dolls; playing cards; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; [ checkers; chess games; ] balls for ball games; [ bats for games; ] fishing tackle [; rackets for tennis and badminton ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "BENESSE" has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Benesse Holdings, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kita-ku, Okayama 700-0807 JP |
| Party Name | Benesse Holdings, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kita-ku, Okayama JP |
| Party Name | Benesse Holdings, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kita-ku, Okayama JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, March 21, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 14, 2011 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 14, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2011 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Friday, January 13, 2012 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2012 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, March 18, 2011 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2011 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, December 14, 2011 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 10, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 25, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, August 8, 2012 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2012 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED |
| Saturday, December 7, 2013 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Monday, March 31, 2014 | TEAS PETITION TO AMEND BASIS RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, July 25, 2012 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Monday, December 16, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 2, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Monday, April 21, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO PETITION INQUIRY LETTER |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, April 4, 2014 | PETITION INQUIRY LETTER ISSUED |
| Monday, April 21, 2014 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 21, 2014 | PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - GRANTED |
| Thursday, April 24, 2014 | ATTORNEY REVIEW/DECISION ON AMENDMENT REQUIRED |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED |
| Wednesday, June 25, 2014 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Saturday, December 19, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, April 5, 2017 | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 21, 2020 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 11, 2025 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 |
| Monday, December 21, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |