| Serial Number | 79239445 |
| Word Mark | GEL |
| Filing Date | Friday, February 23, 2018 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 25, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 5784251 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 25, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 9, 2019 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the Greek lower case letter alpha connected to the wording "GEL". |
| Goods and Services | Mats, namely, kitchen floor mats, beach mats, floor mats, gym exercise mats; gymnastic mats; gymnasium mats; cushioning floor mats; cushioning floor mats for weightlifting; cushioning mats for climbing to lay on ground or floor; yoga mats; mats for wrestling; chair mats for floor protection purpose; bath mats; non-slip mats for bath, floor; carpet underlays; beach mats; automobile carpets; artificial turf |
| Pseudo Mark | ALPHA GEL |
| Goods and Services | Shoes and boots for sports; footwear; insoles for shoes and boots; insoles for shoes and boots for sports; clothes for sports, namely, anoraks, Karate suits, sports overuniforms, Kendo outfits, Judo suits, ski suits for competition, headbands for clothing, wind-jackets, wristbands, wetsuits for surfing, wetsuits for water-skiing; clothing, namely, evening dresses, school uniforms, jackets, jogging pants, sweat pants, suits, skirts, ski jackets, ski pants, trousers, smocks, ponchos, leggings trousers, overcoats, topcoats, mantles, raincoats, cardigans, sweaters, vests and waistcoats, layettes, open-necked shirts, cuffs, collars for clothing, sport shirts, blouses, polo shirts, shirts for suits, night gowns, negligees, Japanese sleeping robes (Nemaki), pajamas, bathrobes, sash bands for kimono (Obi), bustle holder bands for obi (Obiage), bustles for obi-knots (Obiage-shin), waist strings for kimonos (Koshihimo), undershirts for kimonos (Koshimaki), undershirts for kimonos (Juban), tightening-up strings for kimonos (Datejime), wrap belts for kimonos (Datemaki), full-length kimonos (Nagagi), short overcoat for kimonos (Haori), string fasteners for haori (Haori-himo), pleated skirts for formal kimonos (Hakama), detachable neckpieces for kimonos (Haneri), camisoles, corsets, combinations, undershirts, chemises, drawers and underpants, slips, panties-shorts and briefs, brassieres and petticoats, swimwear, swimming caps, sleep masks, aprons, collar protectors for wear in the nature of strips and pads for application to clothing collars, socks and stockings other than special sportswear, puttees and gaiters, fur stoles, shawls, scarves, Japanese style socks (Tabi), Japanese style socks covers (Tabi covers), cloth gloves, and mittens, neckties, neckerchieves, bandanas, thermal clothing supporters for neck, foot, leg and arm in the nature of thermal socks, and long gloves, neck collars, leg collars and arm collars; mufflers as neck scarves, ear muffs as clothing, necklets in the nature of boas; headwear for clothing; sock suspenders; waistbands; belts for clothing; pads for brassieres; underwear in the nature of underclothing; garters; girdles; jackets, vests or coats which also include detachable baby carriers; jackets for motorcycling; gloves for motorcycling; clothing for cycling, namely, suits, caps, shoes, gloves; gloves for cycling; jackets for motorcycling having shock absorption pads not for protection against accident or injury; clothing for cycling having shock absorption pads, namely, suits, caps, shoes, gloves not for protection against accident or injury; underwear in the nature of underclothing for elderly having shock absorption pads for buttocks not for protection against accident or injury |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). |
| US Class Codes | 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, August 25, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 027 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, August 25, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | TAICA CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 108-0074 JP |
| Party Name | TAICA CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 108-0074 JP |
| Party Name | TAICA CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 108-0074 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 23, 2018 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Saturday, August 25, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, August 25, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, August 27, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 28, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, August 29, 2018 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, September 7, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, September 7, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, September 29, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, February 14, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 21, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Saturday, February 23, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, February 23, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, March 4, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 4, 2019 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, March 4, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 4, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 4, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, September 28, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Saturday, September 28, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, October 18, 2019 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, October 23, 2020 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |