GU Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 25, 2022, a trademark application was filed for GU with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GU trademark a serial number of 97284981. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025. This trademark is owned by Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.. The GU trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Leather Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Spectacles, eyeglasses; sunglasses; CD-ROMS pre-recorded with computer game programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; phonograph records featuring music; downloadable music files; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for use in searching and obtaining information regarding fashion and fashion coordination; downloadable computer programs in the nature of computer application e-commerce software for mobile phones and smartphones which enables users to perform electronic business transactions by electronically purchasing products via a global computer network; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic equipment and accessories

Clothing for domestic pets; folding briefcases; shoulder bags; Gladstone bags; briefcases; suitcases; carry-on bags; travelling trunks; handbags; Boston bags; school backpacks; rucksacks; charm bags; calling card cases; credit card cases, shopping bags of textile; shopping bags with wheels attached; purses; key cases; money pouches for personal use; wallets; business card cases; vanity cases, not fitted; umbrellas and their parts; telescopic umbrellas; rainproof parasols; parasols, sun umbrellas; umbrella covers; bags for umbrellas; walking sticks; canes; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic bags, equipment, and accessories

Electric hair curlers other than hand implements; ribbons for the hair; tassels; braids; armbands for holding sleeves; buckles for clothing; ornamental novelty badges for wear, not of precious metals; brooches for clothing; bonnet pins, not of precious metal; ornamental cloth patches for fronts of jackets; brassards; hair ornaments in the form of hair pins, barrettes, hair clips, hairbands; buttons; artificial flowers; artificial garlands and wreaths; hair curlers, nonelectric, other than hand implements; shoe trimmings; shoe laces; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic clothing and accessories

Precious metals; key rings of precious metal; jewelry cases; personal ornaments of precious metal in the nature of jewelry; earrings; tie clips; tie pins; necklaces; bracelets; pendants; gem jewelry brooches; rings being jewelry; medallions; cuff links; shoe jewelry; clocks and watches; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic accessories

Coats; sweaters; shirts; nightwear; underwear; swimwear; swimming caps; camisoles; t-shirts; Japanese traditional clothing, namely, summer kimonos being yukata; sleep masks; aprons; collar guards for protecting clothing collars; socks and stockings; puttees and leg gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves; gloves and mittens; neckties; neckerchiefs; bandanas; sleeves worn separate and apart from blouses, shirts and other tops; leggings; mufflers as neck scarves; ear muffs; nightcaps; headgear, namely, hats and caps being headwear; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders; waistbands; belts for clothing; footwear other than special footwear for sports; shoes and boots, not including shoe dowels, shoe pegs, tongue or pull straps for shoes and boots, or hobnails and protective metal members for shoes and boots; masquerade costumes; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic clothing, footwear, and accessories

Advertising and publicity services; Internet advertising services; circular advertising in the nature of advertising flyer distribution for others; magazine advertising; newspaper advertising; television advertising; radio advertising; traffic advertising in the nature of rental and leasing of advertising space on recreational, personal and commercial vehicles using wrap advertising coverings; advertising agency services, specializing in advertising on the inside and outside of vehicles; outdoor advertising; retail shop window display arrangement services; demonstration of goods; direct mail advertising services; creating and updating advertising materials; advertising copy writing; shop window dressing; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring woven fabrics and bedding; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring clothing; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring footwear, other than special footwear for sports; retail store ser...

Woven fabrics; knitted lace fabrics; embroidered lace fabrics; towels of textile; textile handkerchiefs; futon quilts; linen quilts; fitted and unfitted futon covers not of paper; futon ticks, namely, unstuffed futon covers not of paper; pillowcases; table napkins of textile; banners and flags of textile; fitted toilet seat covers of textile; unfitted seat covers of textile; table cloths, not of paper; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic accessories
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General Information


Serial Number97284981
Word MarkGU
Filing DateFriday, February 25, 2022
Status731 - SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED
Status DateWednesday, September 17, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 23, 2024

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a blue square design with the letters "GU" in yellow centered in bold.
Goods and ServicesSpectacles, eyeglasses; sunglasses; CD-ROMS pre-recorded with computer game programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; phonograph records featuring music; downloadable music files; downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for use in searching and obtaining information regarding fashion and fashion coordination; downloadable computer programs in the nature of computer application e-commerce software for mobile phones and smartphones which enables users to perform electronic business transactions by electronically purchasing products via a global computer network; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic equipment and accessories
Goods and ServicesClothing for domestic pets; folding briefcases; shoulder bags; Gladstone bags; briefcases; suitcases; carry-on bags; travelling trunks; handbags; Boston bags; school backpacks; rucksacks; charm bags; calling card cases; credit card cases, shopping bags of textile; shopping bags with wheels attached; purses; key cases; money pouches for personal use; wallets; business card cases; vanity cases, not fitted; umbrellas and their parts; telescopic umbrellas; rainproof parasols; parasols, sun umbrellas; umbrella covers; bags for umbrellas; walking sticks; canes; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic bags, equipment, and accessories
Goods and ServicesElectric hair curlers other than hand implements; ribbons for the hair; tassels; braids; armbands for holding sleeves; buckles for clothing; ornamental novelty badges for wear, not of precious metals; brooches for clothing; bonnet pins, not of precious metal; ornamental cloth patches for fronts of jackets; brassards; hair ornaments in the form of hair pins, barrettes, hair clips, hairbands; buttons; artificial flowers; artificial garlands and wreaths; hair curlers, nonelectric, other than hand implements; shoe trimmings; shoe laces; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic clothing and accessories
Goods and ServicesPrecious metals; key rings of precious metal; jewelry cases; personal ornaments of precious metal in the nature of jewelry; earrings; tie clips; tie pins; necklaces; bracelets; pendants; gem jewelry brooches; rings being jewelry; medallions; cuff links; shoe jewelry; clocks and watches; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic accessories
Goods and ServicesCoats; sweaters; shirts; nightwear; underwear; swimwear; swimming caps; camisoles; t-shirts; Japanese traditional clothing, namely, summer kimonos being yukata; sleep masks; aprons; collar guards for protecting clothing collars; socks and stockings; puttees and leg gaiters; fur stoles; shawls; scarves; gloves and mittens; neckties; neckerchiefs; bandanas; sleeves worn separate and apart from blouses, shirts and other tops; leggings; mufflers as neck scarves; ear muffs; nightcaps; headgear, namely, hats and caps being headwear; garters; sock suspenders; suspenders; waistbands; belts for clothing; footwear other than special footwear for sports; shoes and boots, not including shoe dowels, shoe pegs, tongue or pull straps for shoes and boots, or hobnails and protective metal members for shoes and boots; masquerade costumes; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic clothing, footwear, and accessories
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue and yellow is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAdvertising and publicity services; Internet advertising services; circular advertising in the nature of advertising flyer distribution for others; magazine advertising; newspaper advertising; television advertising; radio advertising; traffic advertising in the nature of rental and leasing of advertising space on recreational, personal and commercial vehicles using wrap advertising coverings; advertising agency services, specializing in advertising on the inside and outside of vehicles; outdoor advertising; retail shop window display arrangement services; demonstration of goods; direct mail advertising services; creating and updating advertising materials; advertising copy writing; shop window dressing; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring woven fabrics and bedding; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring clothing; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring footwear, other than special footwear for sports; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring bags and pouches; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring furniture; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring cosmetics, toiletries, dentifrices, soaps, and detergents; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring paper and stationery; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring toys, dolls, game machines and apparatus; retail store services and wholesale store services featuring clocks, watches, spectacles, eyeglasses, goggles, and sunglasses; all of the foregoing excluding retail, wholesale or other services for or related to technical performance athletic clothing, accessories and equipment
Goods and ServicesWoven fabrics; knitted lace fabrics; embroidered lace fabrics; towels of textile; textile handkerchiefs; futon quilts; linen quilts; fitted and unfitted futon covers not of paper; futon ticks, namely, unstuffed futon covers not of paper; pillowcases; table napkins of textile; banners and flags of textile; fitted toilet seat covers of textile; unfitted seat covers of textile; table cloths, not of paper; all of the foregoing excluding technical performance athletic accessories

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 2, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 2, 2022
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 2, 2022
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 2, 2022
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 2, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 2, 2022
Primary Code026
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 2, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFast Retailing Co., Ltd.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressYamaguchi 754-0894
JP

Party NameFast Retailing Co., Ltd.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressYamaguchi 754-0894
JP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 21, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 21, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 1, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, March 2, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, March 3, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 21, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 21, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 19, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 19, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 20, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 6, 2023SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Friday, January 6, 2023LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, January 6, 2023NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, January 5, 2024REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, June 13, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 13, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, June 13, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 3, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 6, 2023REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, June 14, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 23, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 23, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 17, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, March 14, 2025SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, March 14, 2025SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, March 14, 2025SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Saturday, March 15, 2025NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 17, 2025SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, September 17, 2025SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 17, 2025SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, September 18, 2025NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED