| Serial Number | 79167163 |
| Word Mark | HATSUNE MIKU |
| Filing Date | Monday, October 20, 2014 |
| Status | 707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 4879127 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 5, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2015 |
| Goods and Services | [ Providing on-line electronic publications in the nature of e-magazines or books featuring music, comics or cartoons, not downloadable; ] providing on-line videos featuring music or cartoons, not downloadable; [ providing on-line music, not downloadable, namely, providing non-downloadable playback of music via global communications networks and providing pre-recorded music to mobile communications devices via a global computer network and wireless networks; presentation of live show performances; ] entertainment services, namely, providing online video games |
| Goods and Services | [ Tea-based beverages; coffee-based beverages; bread; sandwiches; hamburger sandwiches; pizza; hot dog sandwiches; ] candy [ ; gummy candies; chewing gum; chocolate; ice cream; unroasted coffee; instant noodles; corn chips ] |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "HATSUNE MIKU" and this has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of stylized Japanese characters above the stylized wording "HATSUNE MIKU". |
| Goods and Services | [ Cellular phones; ] cell phone straps; cell phone covers; [ display screen protectors for providing shade and privacy specially adapted to electronic devices, namely, cell phones; digital audio players; headphones; ear buds; loudspeakers; karaoke machines; ] computer peripheral devices; [ electronic pens; ] computer mouse; mouse pads; [ bags adapted for laptops; ] sleeves for laptops; [ tablet computer; computer operating program, recorded; downloadable computer software for making music; ] computer game programs; [ phonograph records featuring music; ] compact discs featuring music; [ downloadable music files; ] DVDs featuring music or cartoons [ ; downloadable image files containing comic characters; video disks and video tapes with recorded animated cartoons; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines or books in the field of music or comics; eyeglasses; eyeglass cases; sports eyewear ] |
| Goods and Services | Rucksacks; [ carry-on bags; ] shoulder bags; [ handbags; suitcases; ] credit card cases [ ; key bags; purses; business card cases; umbrellas ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Dolls; ] toy figures; [ stuffed toys; ] Christmas tree ornaments except confectionery and electric Christmas tree lights; jigsaw puzzles [ ; chess games; mah-jong; balls for games; inflatable floats for bathing and swimming; skateboards; arcade video game machines ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Paper and cardboard; gift wrapping paper; toilet paper; ] stationery; pocket memorandum books; note books; notepads; [ paper note tablets; envelopes for stationery use; postcards; greeting cards; ball-point pens; ] stickers; [ pen cases; ink pens; ] coloured pens; [ pastels; paper party decorations; ink stamps; ] posters; calendars; books in the field of music or comics; trading cards; [ magazines in the field of music, comics or cartoons; ] comic books [ ; diaries; novels; ] pictures [ ; printed photographs; photograph stands ] |
| Goods and Services | Electronic musical instruments; [ music synthesizers; electronic musical keyboards; ] musical instruments [ ; cases for musical instruments; guitars; drumsticks ] |
| Goods and Services | Non-medicated toiletries; perfume; fragrances; incense; lip cream; hand cream; nail varnish for cosmetic purposes |
| Goods and Services | [ Clocks; alarm clocks; wristwatches ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Coats; sweaters; ] leggings; [ rainwear; nightwear; underwear; swimsuits; bathing caps; ] camisoles; [ dressing gowns and bath robes; ] tee shirts; kimonos; [ aprons; ] socks and stockings; [ gloves; neckties; bandanas; scarves; mufflers; children's and infants' cloth bibs; sleep masks; caps; rain boots; ] sandals; sneakers [ ; boots; women's shoes; infants' shoes and boots; slippers; masquerade costumes ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [ Towels of textile; face towels of textile; bath towels; covers for cushions; pillowcases; bed sheets; ] bed blankets [ ; mattress covers; tapestries of textile ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Aerated water; mineral water; fruit juice; vegetable juice; whey beverages ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Combs; electric and non-electric toothbrushes; powder compacts; hair brushes; ] dishes; drinking vessels; [ lunch boxes; ] mugs; [ piggy banks; soap dispensers; toilet paper holders; pill boxes for personal use; ] drinking glasses |
| Goods and Services | Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web-based software application for music composing; dress designing |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 015 - Musical instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 021, 036 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 015 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| 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 | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| 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, June 24, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | CRYPTON FUTURE MEDIA INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Sapporo-Shi Hokkaido 060-0003 JP |
| Party Name | CRYPTON FUTURE MEDIA INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | CRYPTON FUTURE MEDIA INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, June 18, 2015 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, June 19, 2015 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2015 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, July 11, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, August 10, 2015 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 10, 2015 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 13, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, September 14, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 5, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, April 6, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, April 6, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, July 9, 2016 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 3, 2021 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, February 4, 2022 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, November 5, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, September 10, 2023 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | INVALIDATION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB |
| Monday, October 23, 2023 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Friday, June 14, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |