FOR THE OCEAN, FOR LIFE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 24, 2017, a trademark application was filed for FOR THE OCEAN, FOR LIFE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOR THE OCEAN, FOR LIFE trademark a serial number of 79230531. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Monday, October 6, 2025. This trademark is owned by Maruha Nichiro Corporation. The FOR THE OCEAN, FOR LIFE trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, Light Beverage Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Transportation & Storage Services categories with the following description:

[Pharmaceutical preparations for skin care and wounds; Reagent paper for medical purposes; Dental materials, namely, dental adhesives, dental cement, materials for dental fillings and for sealing purposes, molding wax for dental use, dental sealants, dental wax, rubber for dental purposes; Lacteal flour for babies; Dietary supplements for humans; Dietetic beverages adapted for Medical Purposes; Dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes; Powdered milk for babies; Food for babies; Dietary supplements for animals; Protein supplements for animals]

[Anti-static preparations for household purposes; De-greasing preparations for household purposes; Rust removing preparations; Stain removing benzene; Fabric softeners for laundry use; Laundry bleach; Breath freshening preparations for personal hygiene; Deodorants for animals; Soaps and detergents, namely, detergent soap, laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, laundry soap, non-medicated liquid soaps; Bath soaps; Deodorant soap; Cream soaps; Cosmetic soaps; Dentifrices for non-medical purposes; Non-medicated cosmetics; Perfume and food flavoring prepared from essential oils; Incense]

[Beer; Carbonated non-alcoholic drinks; Fruit juices; Vegetable juices; Extracts of hops for making beer; Whey beverages]

Car transport; Marine transport; [Packaging of goods; Freight brokerage; Cargo unloading; ]Warehousing services [; Rental of warehouse space]

[Advertising and publicity services; Promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes involving trading stamps; Employment agency services; Import-export agency services; Providing secretarial services for visitors in buildings; Providing employment information; Retail store services featuring foods and beverage; Wholesale store services featuring foods and beverages]

[Ice; Confectionery, namely, dessert puddings, cakes, pancakes, fruit jelly, fruit jelly candy, Japanese sponge cakes (kasutera), dessert mousses; Bread and buns; Sandwiches; Steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (chuka-manjuh); Hamburger sandwiches; Fresh pizzas; Hot dog sandwiches; Meat pies; Soya bean paste; Worcestershire sauce; Meat gravies; Ketchup; Soy sauce; Vinegar; Vinegar mixes; Seasoning soy sauce (soba-tsuyu); Salad dressings; White sauce; Mayonnaise; Sauces for barbecued meat; Cube sugar; Fructose for culinary purposes; Crystal sugar; Sugar; Maltose for food; Honey; Glucose for culinary purposes; Powdered starch syrup for culinary purposes; Starch syrup for culinary purposes; Table salt mixed with sesame seeds; Edible salt; Roasted and ground sesame seeds for use as seasoning; Celery salt; Umami seasonings; Ice cream mixes; Sherbet mixes; Cereal preparations, namely, breakfast cereals, cereal bars; Chinese stuffed dumplings, cooked (gyoza); Chinese steamed dumplings, cook...

[Live edible aquatic animals; Seaweed, unprocessed, for human or animal consumption; Fresh vegetables, other than tea leaves; Fresh fruits; Foxtail millet, unprocessed; Proso millet, unprocessed; Edible sesame, unprocessed; Buckwheat, unprocessed; Corn, unprocessed; Japanese barnyard millet, unprocessed; Wheat, barley and oats, unprocessed; Unprocessed rice; Sorghum, unprocessed; Animal foodstuffs; Tea leaves, unprocessed]

[Meat; Seafood, namely, fresh seafood, not live, and frozen seafood; Frozen vegetables; Frozen fruits; Processed meat products; Processed seafood products other than blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos (katsuo-bushi), dried pieces of agar jelly (kanten), flakes of dried fish meat (kezuri-bushi), fishmeal for human consumption, edible shavings of dried kelp (tororo-kombu), sheets of dried laver (hoshi-nori), dried brown alga (hoshi-hijiki), dried edible seaweed (hoshi-wakame) and toasted sheets of laver (yaki-nori); Blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos (katsuo-bushi); Dried pieces of agar jelly (kanten); Flakes of dried fish meat (kezuri-bushi); Fish meal for human consumption; Edible shavings of dried kelp (tororo-kombu); Sheets of dried laver (hoshi-nori); Dried brown alga (hoshi-hijik); Dried edible seaweed (hoshi-wakame); Toasted sheets of laver (yaki-nori); Processed vegetables and fruits; Processed fruits in the nature of fruit jelly; Pre-cooked curry stew; ...
for the ocean, for life

General Information


Serial Number79230531
Word MarkFOR THE OCEAN, FOR LIFE
Filing DateMonday, July 24, 2017
Status707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Registration Number5784090
Registration DateTuesday, June 25, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 8, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[Pharmaceutical preparations for skin care and wounds; Reagent paper for medical purposes; Dental materials, namely, dental adhesives, dental cement, materials for dental fillings and for sealing purposes, molding wax for dental use, dental sealants, dental wax, rubber for dental purposes; Lacteal flour for babies; Dietary supplements for humans; Dietetic beverages adapted for Medical Purposes; Dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes; Powdered milk for babies; Food for babies; Dietary supplements for animals; Protein supplements for animals]
Goods and Services[Anti-static preparations for household purposes; De-greasing preparations for household purposes; Rust removing preparations; Stain removing benzene; Fabric softeners for laundry use; Laundry bleach; Breath freshening preparations for personal hygiene; Deodorants for animals; Soaps and detergents, namely, detergent soap, laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, laundry soap, non-medicated liquid soaps; Bath soaps; Deodorant soap; Cream soaps; Cosmetic soaps; Dentifrices for non-medical purposes; Non-medicated cosmetics; Perfume and food flavoring prepared from essential oils; Incense]
Goods and Services[Beer; Carbonated non-alcoholic drinks; Fruit juices; Vegetable juices; Extracts of hops for making beer; Whey beverages]
Goods and ServicesCar transport; Marine transport; [Packaging of goods; Freight brokerage; Cargo unloading; ]Warehousing services [; Rental of warehouse space]
Goods and Services[Advertising and publicity services; Promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes involving trading stamps; Employment agency services; Import-export agency services; Providing secretarial services for visitors in buildings; Providing employment information; Retail store services featuring foods and beverage; Wholesale store services featuring foods and beverages]
Goods and Services[Ice; Confectionery, namely, dessert puddings, cakes, pancakes, fruit jelly, fruit jelly candy, Japanese sponge cakes (kasutera), dessert mousses; Bread and buns; Sandwiches; Steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (chuka-manjuh); Hamburger sandwiches; Fresh pizzas; Hot dog sandwiches; Meat pies; Soya bean paste; Worcestershire sauce; Meat gravies; Ketchup; Soy sauce; Vinegar; Vinegar mixes; Seasoning soy sauce (soba-tsuyu); Salad dressings; White sauce; Mayonnaise; Sauces for barbecued meat; Cube sugar; Fructose for culinary purposes; Crystal sugar; Sugar; Maltose for food; Honey; Glucose for culinary purposes; Powdered starch syrup for culinary purposes; Starch syrup for culinary purposes; Table salt mixed with sesame seeds; Edible salt; Roasted and ground sesame seeds for use as seasoning; Celery salt; Umami seasonings; Ice cream mixes; Sherbet mixes; Cereal preparations, namely, breakfast cereals, cereal bars; Chinese stuffed dumplings, cooked (gyoza); Chinese steamed dumplings, cooked (shumai); Sushi; Fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (takoyaki); Boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; Ravioli; Cooked fried rice; Cooked pilaf; Noodle-based prepared meals; Instant confectionery mixes made of sugar; Tea; Coffee; Cocoa; Spices; Yeast powder; Fermented malted rice (koji); Yeast; Baking powder; Pasta sauce; Husked rice; Husked oats; Husked barley; Flour]
Goods and Services[Live edible aquatic animals; Seaweed, unprocessed, for human or animal consumption; Fresh vegetables, other than tea leaves; Fresh fruits; Foxtail millet, unprocessed; Proso millet, unprocessed; Edible sesame, unprocessed; Buckwheat, unprocessed; Corn, unprocessed; Japanese barnyard millet, unprocessed; Wheat, barley and oats, unprocessed; Unprocessed rice; Sorghum, unprocessed; Animal foodstuffs; Tea leaves, unprocessed]
Goods and Services[Meat; Seafood, namely, fresh seafood, not live, and frozen seafood; Frozen vegetables; Frozen fruits; Processed meat products; Processed seafood products other than blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos (katsuo-bushi), dried pieces of agar jelly (kanten), flakes of dried fish meat (kezuri-bushi), fishmeal for human consumption, edible shavings of dried kelp (tororo-kombu), sheets of dried laver (hoshi-nori), dried brown alga (hoshi-hijiki), dried edible seaweed (hoshi-wakame) and toasted sheets of laver (yaki-nori); Blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos (katsuo-bushi); Dried pieces of agar jelly (kanten); Flakes of dried fish meat (kezuri-bushi); Fish meal for human consumption; Edible shavings of dried kelp (tororo-kombu); Sheets of dried laver (hoshi-nori); Dried brown alga (hoshi-hijik); Dried edible seaweed (hoshi-wakame); Toasted sheets of laver (yaki-nori); Processed vegetables and fruits; Processed fruits in the nature of fruit jelly; Pre-cooked curry stew; Soup mixes and stew mixes in the nature of instant or pre-cooked stew; Edible oils and fats; Eggs; Fried tofu pieces (abura-age); Freeze-dried tofu pieces (Kohri-dofu); Jelly made from devils' tongue root (konnyaku); Soya milk; Tofu; Fermented soya beans (Natto); Processed eggs; Dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (ochazuke-nori); Dried flakes of fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed (furi-kake); Side-dish made of fermented soybean (name-mono); Formed textured vegetable protein for use as a meat substitute]

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Primary Code032
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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateMonday, October 6, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 20, 2018
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMaruha Nichiro Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameMaruha Nichiro Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameMaruha Nichiro Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, April 19, 2018SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, April 20, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, April 20, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 24, 2018APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Friday, April 27, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 27, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, April 28, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, May 10, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) WITHDRAWN FOR REVIEW
Thursday, May 10, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 11, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Monday, May 14, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Monday, May 14, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, June 2, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, November 9, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 9, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 12, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, November 12, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 12, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, November 16, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, November 16, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, November 16, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, November 16, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Saturday, November 17, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 19, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 8, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 8, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2019EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 12, 2019TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, April 8, 2019ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Tuesday, April 9, 2019POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Sunday, May 19, 2019EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, June 25, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 25, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, September 30, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Monday, September 30, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, October 18, 2019FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, June 25, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 25, 2025TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Monday, October 6, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 6, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED
Monday, October 6, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED