| Serial Number | 79219046 |
| Word Mark | HAMAKATSU |
| Filing Date | Thursday, October 13, 2016 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 3, 2018 |
| Registration Number | 5505536 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 3, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 17, 2018 |
| Goods and Services | Pre-packaged bento meals consisting primarily of rice, and also including tonkatsu pork cutlet; pork cutlet tonkatsu sauce; pork cutlet tonkatsu sandwiches; pork cutlet tonkatsu burger sandwiches; sandwiches; seasonings other than spices; spices; pre-packaged bento meals consisting primarily of rice, and also including meat, fish or vegetables |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a square divided into two parts. The top portion is shaded and contains Asian characters above the wording "HAMAKATSU". The lower portion of the square contains Asian characters. |
| Goods and Services | Pork cutlet in the nature of tonkatsu; cooked tonkatsu pork cutlet; seasoned pork for tonkatsu pork cutlet; pork for tonkatsu pork cutlet; fried meat; meat for human consumption; processed meat products in the nature of tonkatsu pork cutlet |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Business analysis services in the field of restaurant of franchising; business management services in the field of restaurant franchising; providing business information in the management of franchised businesses; providing assistance in the management of franchised businesses; franchising, namely, consultation and assistance in business management and organization; business management analysis; business consultancy; marketing research and analysis; providing information concerning commercial sales; retail store services featuring food and beverages; wholesale store services featuring food and beverages; retail store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu; wholesale store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu; retail store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu, cooked; wholesale store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu, cooked; retail store services featuring seasoned pork for pork cutlet tonkatsu; wholesale store services featuring seasoned pork for pork cutlet tonkatsu; retail store services featuring pork for pork cutlet tonkatsu; wholesale store services featuring pork for pork cutlet tonkatsu; retail store services for pre-packaged bento meals consisting primarily of rice, and also including pork cutlet tonkatsu; wholesale store services for pre-packaged bento meals consisting primarily of rice, and also including pork cutlet tonkatsu; retail store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu sauce; wholesale store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu sauce; retail store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu sandwiches; wholesale store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu sandwiches; retail store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu burgers; wholesale store services featuring pork cutlet tonkatsu burgers |
| Transliteration Statement | The transliteration of the non-Latin characters in the mark is: The upper is "TONKATSU" and the lower is "HAMAKATSU". |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "HAMAKATSU" and the non-Latin characters that transliterate to "HAMAKATSU" have no meaning in a foreign language. The non-Latin characters that transliterate to "TONKATSU" mean "PORK CUTLET" in English. |
| Goods and Services | Providing food and beverages; providing food and drinks, namely, pork cutlet tonkatsu; providing food and drinks, namely, Japanese cuisine; restaurant services; restaurant, cafe, cafeteria, dining hall, bar, cocktail lounge, coffee shop, catering services for banquet and party; self-service restaurant services; take-away food and drink restaurant services; buffet restaurant services; fast-food restaurant services; Japanese restaurant services |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | THE NON-LATIN CHARACTERS THAT TRANSLITERATE TO "TONKATSU" |
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 25, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 25, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 25, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 25, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | RINGER HUT CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Nagasaki 850-0831 JP |
| Party Name | RINGER HUT CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Nagasaki 850-0831 JP |
| Party Name | RINGER HUT CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Nagasaki 850-0831 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 2, 2018 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, October 12, 2018 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, October 12, 2018 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, July 3, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 15, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 5, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, March 5, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 5, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 5, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, January 22, 2018 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, January 22, 2018 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Saturday, November 25, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, November 9, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, November 9, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, November 2, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 19, 2017 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |