| Serial Number | 97893281 |
| Word Mark | C DFS CIRCLE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, April 18, 2023 |
| Status | 748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER |
| Status Date | Saturday, March 1, 2025 |
| 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, April 30, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized letter "C" above the stylized phrase "DFS CIRCLE" which is centered above Japanese characters. The stylized letter "C" comprises a series of connected and curved geometric shapes. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to Taisetsuna anata no tame ni and this means "centered around you" with the literal translation of "for the most important you" in English. |
| Pseudo Mark | C DUTY FREE SHOPPING CIRCLE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Retail department store services in the field of fashion, fashion and clothing accessories, beauty products, fragrances, watches, jewelry, wine and spirits featuring a bonus incentive program for customers |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 12, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
| Party Name | DFS Group Limited |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Quarry Bay HK |
| Party Name | DFS Group Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Quarry Bay HK |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, May 12, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, May 13, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 25, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 21, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, March 21, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 21, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 22, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |