DONKEY KONG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, March 7, 1983, a trademark application was filed for DONKEY KONG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DONKEY KONG trademark a serial number of 73416262. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, May 16, 2025. This trademark is owned by Nintendo of America Inc.. The DONKEY KONG trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Staple Food Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

[ Staple Foods-Namely, Candy and Chewing Gum ]

Games and Playthings-Namely, [ Hand-Held Units for Playing Pinball Type Games, Dart Guns, Puzzles, Equipment Sold as a Unit for Playing a Board Game, Stuffed Animals, Bean Bag Toys, ] Video Game Cartridges [, Electronic Display Games Having an Electro-Optical Output, Toy Action Figures, Coin Banks, Toy Gumball Machines, Balloons, and Equipment Sold as a Unit for Playing Toss and Catch Games ]

[ Printed Matter-Namely, Notebooks, Portfolios, Coloring Books, Adhesive Stickers, Rub-On Transfers, Chalkboards, and Cardboard Picture Cards ]

[ Clothing-Namely, Belts, Children's Warm-Up Suits, Children's Pajamas, Children's Bathrobes, Knit Tops, and Sweat Shirts ]

[ Bed and Table Covers and Textile Articles Not Included in Other Classes-Namely, Blankets, Bedspreads, Comforters, and Towels ]
donkey kong

General Information


Serial Number73416262
Word MarkDONKEY KONG
Filing DateMonday, March 7, 1983
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, May 16, 2025
Registration Number1331984
Registration DateTuesday, April 23, 1985
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 14, 1984

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Staple Foods-Namely, Candy and Chewing Gum ]
Goods and ServicesGames and Playthings-Namely, [ Hand-Held Units for Playing Pinball Type Games, Dart Guns, Puzzles, Equipment Sold as a Unit for Playing a Board Game, Stuffed Animals, Bean Bag Toys, ] Video Game Cartridges [, Electronic Display Games Having an Electro-Optical Output, Toy Action Figures, Coin Banks, Toy Gumball Machines, Balloons, and Equipment Sold as a Unit for Playing Toss and Catch Games ]
Goods and Services[ Printed Matter-Namely, Notebooks, Portfolios, Coloring Books, Adhesive Stickers, Rub-On Transfers, Chalkboards, and Cardboard Picture Cards ]
Goods and Services[ Clothing-Namely, Belts, Children's Warm-Up Suits, Children's Pajamas, Children's Bathrobes, Knit Tops, and Sweat Shirts ]
Goods and Services[ Bed and Table Covers and Textile Articles Not Included in Other Classes-Namely, Blankets, Bedspreads, Comforters, and Towels ]

Classification Information


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 14, 1984
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 21, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, July 21, 1982

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 20, 1991
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 7, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 7, 1982

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 20, 1991
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 11, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 11, 1982

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 20, 1991
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 22, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 22, 1982

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 20, 1991
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 16, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 16, 1982

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedmond, WA 98052

Party NameNINTENDO OF AMERICA INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressREDMOND, WA 98052

Party NameNintendo of America Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRedmond, WA 98052

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, May 4, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 12, 1983ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 21, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 15, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 14, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 26, 1984OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Monday, January 14, 1985OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Friday, February 8, 1985OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, April 23, 1985REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 1, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, April 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, April 22, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 20, 1991POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Tuesday, August 20, 1991REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, March 18, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, March 18, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, April 22, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, April 29, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 5, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 6, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 6, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, May 6, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 21, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 14, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, October 14, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 12, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 16, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 14, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 23, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, May 16, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 16, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 16, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED