GANGNAM STYLE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, August 20, 2012, a trademark application was filed for GANGNAM STYLE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GANGNAM STYLE trademark a serial number of 85708409. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 26, 2024. This trademark is owned by YG ENTERTAINMENT INC.. The GANGNAM STYLE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Binoculars; cameras; sound recording discs, namely, blank compact disks; magnetic sound recording carriers, namely, blank compact discs; blank video cassettes; blank videotape; prerecorded compact discs for audio recordings of motion picture films; audio tape recorders; recording and playing devices for sound and image carriers; sound recording apparatus; earphones; magnetic tape recorders; cassette recorders; headphones; compact discs for read-only memory featuring music; optical discs featuring music video; optical data media, namely, blank optical data carriers; magnetic data media, namely, blank magnetic data carriers; blank magnetic disks; signaling whistles; helmets, namely, protective helmets; downloadable music files; pre-recorded compact disc featuring music; pre-recorded audiotapes featuring music; pre-recorded electronic media featuring music; prerecorded videotapes featuring motion picture films; prerecorded electronic media, excluding computer software, featuring motion pi...

Artificial Christmas trees; ornaments for Christmas trees, except for confectionery or illumination articles; toys, namely, bubble making wand and solutions sets; toys, namely, toy robots; playthings, namely, toy robots, dolls and inflatable dolls; toy masks; carnival masks, magic conjuring apparatus, namely, magic tricks; parlor games; board games; play balloons; twirling batons; cheering bar, namely, inflatable cheering sticks

Clothing articles and apparel, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, collared shirts, sweaters, tops, footwear, athletic uniforms, pants, skirts, overcoats, jumpers, jackets, coats, parkas, ponchos, long sleeved shirts, short-sleeved shirts, headbands, winter gloves, wrist bands, winter knit face masks, socks, sashes, gloves, caps, headwear, hooded shirts, waterproof clothing, namely, raincoats, belts, foundation garments, neckwear, underwear, swimwear, sleepwear
gangnam style

General Information


Serial Number85708409
Word MarkGANGNAM STYLE
Filing DateMonday, August 20, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 26, 2024
Registration Number5304063
Registration DateTuesday, October 10, 2017
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 25, 2017

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "GANGNAM STYLE" in stylized letters. The entire mark has a cartoon drawing image of a funny looking dancing man under the term "GANGNAM STYLE". The term "GANGNAM STYLE" is shown in yellow with a black outline and the stylized figure of a funny looking dancing man is shown in the colors of yellow, brown, tan, red, black and white.
Goods and ServicesBinoculars; cameras; sound recording discs, namely, blank compact disks; magnetic sound recording carriers, namely, blank compact discs; blank video cassettes; blank videotape; prerecorded compact discs for audio recordings of motion picture films; audio tape recorders; recording and playing devices for sound and image carriers; sound recording apparatus; earphones; magnetic tape recorders; cassette recorders; headphones; compact discs for read-only memory featuring music; optical discs featuring music video; optical data media, namely, blank optical data carriers; magnetic data media, namely, blank magnetic data carriers; blank magnetic disks; signaling whistles; helmets, namely, protective helmets; downloadable music files; pre-recorded compact disc featuring music; pre-recorded audiotapes featuring music; pre-recorded electronic media featuring music; prerecorded videotapes featuring motion picture films; prerecorded electronic media, excluding computer software, featuring motion picture films; downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines, manuals, catalogues for use in advertising multimedia entertainment services in the field of music, video and films; downloadable electronic books relating to multimedia entertainment production services in the fields of video and motion picture films; downloadable electronic newspapers via the internet and wireless devices
Goods and ServicesArtificial Christmas trees; ornaments for Christmas trees, except for confectionery or illumination articles; toys, namely, bubble making wand and solutions sets; toys, namely, toy robots; playthings, namely, toy robots, dolls and inflatable dolls; toy masks; carnival masks, magic conjuring apparatus, namely, magic tricks; parlor games; board games; play balloons; twirling batons; cheering bar, namely, inflatable cheering sticks
Goods and ServicesClothing articles and apparel, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, collared shirts, sweaters, tops, footwear, athletic uniforms, pants, skirts, overcoats, jumpers, jackets, coats, parkas, ponchos, long sleeved shirts, short-sleeved shirts, headbands, winter gloves, wrist bands, winter knit face masks, socks, sashes, gloves, caps, headwear, hooded shirts, waterproof clothing, namely, raincoats, belts, foundation garments, neckwear, underwear, swimwear, sleepwear
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow, brown, tan, red, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "GANGNAM" in the mark is loosely translated into English as "swagger".
NOT AVAILABLESTYLE

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 26, 2024
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 26, 2024
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 26, 2024
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameP NATION CORPORATION
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGANGNAM-GU, SEOUL 06037
KR

Party NameYG ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSeoul 121-886
KR

Party NameYG ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSeoul 121-886
KR

Party NameYG ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSeoul 121-886
KR

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 14, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 23, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, August 29, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, August 30, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, November 27, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 27, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 13, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Sunday, December 16, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Sunday, December 16, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, December 16, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 13, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 19, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, June 19, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 20, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 21, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 10, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 30, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 30, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 31, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 24, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, September 25, 2013NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, March 24, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 24, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, March 24, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, April 16, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, April 18, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Saturday, April 19, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 12, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 24, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 24, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Saturday, September 27, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 30, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 24, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 24, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, March 24, 2015SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, March 26, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, September 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 24, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 24, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, September 24, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Saturday, September 26, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, February 29, 2016TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, March 24, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 24, 2016SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Tuesday, April 5, 2016SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, September 16, 2016TEAS PETITION TO AMEND BASIS RECEIVED
Monday, September 26, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, September 26, 2016NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Friday, September 30, 2016ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Friday, September 30, 2016PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - GRANTED
Friday, September 30, 2016CASE RETURNED TO EXAMINATION
Tuesday, October 18, 2016PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, April 18, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 18, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 18, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 18, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 27, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 27, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, May 13, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, May 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, May 13, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 15, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, May 15, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, May 15, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, May 15, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, May 15, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 22, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, June 12, 2017PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, June 14, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 14, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 14, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 14, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 14, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 25, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 10, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 20, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, June 28, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 28, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 5, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 25, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 10, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 26, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, March 8, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, October 10, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED