| Serial Number | 79236050 |
| Word Mark | GEL DISCOVER SOFTNESS. |
| Filing Date | Friday, February 23, 2018 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 9, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 5796503 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 9, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 23, 2019 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a large Greek letter alpha followed by the stylized word "GEL". Directly below appears the wording "DISCOVER SOFTNESS.". |
| Goods and Services | Mats, namely, 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 the bath, the floor; carpet underlays; beach mats; automobile carpets; artificial turf |
| Goods and Services | Pads for brassieres; 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 muffler scarves (Erimaki), 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, baby diapers made of cloth, neckties, neckerchieves, bandanas, thermal clothing supporters for neck, foot, leg and arm, mufflers, ear muffs as clothing, boas necklets, gaiters, gaiter straps, leggings leg warmers, bibs not of paper, heelpieces for stockings, spats, hoods for head (Zukin), sedge-woven in the nature of bamboo hats (Sugegasa), nightcaps and other headwear; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders being braces for clothing; waistbands; belts for clothing; insoles for shoes and boots; footwear; masquerade costumes; clothes for sports, namely, shirts, jackets, pants, shorts; shoes and boots for sports; insoles for shoes and boots for sports; jackets for motorcycling; gloves for motorcycling; clothing for cycling, namely, shirts, jackets, pants, shorts, caps; gloves for cycling; jackets for motorcycling having shock absorption pads; clothing for cycling having shock absorption pads, namely, shirts, jackets, pants, shorts, caps; underwear being underclothing for elderly having shock absorption pads for buttocks; shock absorption pads to be attached to jackets for motorcycling; shock absorption pads to be attached to underwear |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "GEL" AND "SOFTNESS" |
| 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 | Friday, July 13, 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 | Friday, July 13, 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, July 12, 2018 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, July 13, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, July 13, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, January 15, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 2, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, August 2, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, August 18, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, January 15, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 28, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, January 31, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, January 31, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, February 1, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, February 19, 2019 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Monday, March 11, 2019 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 3, 2019 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, October 28, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 9, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 23, 2020 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 28, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, November 15, 2019 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |