HELLO KITTY Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Friday, September 24, 1982, a trademark application was filed for HELLO KITTY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HELLO KITTY trademark a serial number of 73388860. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, February 18, 2014. This trademark is owned by Sanrio Company, Ltd.. The HELLO KITTY trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Metal Products, Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Musical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:
Candy [ Bubble Gum ]
Calculator, [ CAMERA, ] [ TELEPHONE ]
Spoon and Fork Set, Nail Clippers
All Purpose Sports Bags, Tote Bags, Cosmetic Cases Sold Empty, [ PLASTIC KEY CASE, ] WALLET, PURSE, SHOULDER BAG, UMBRELLA, BACKPACK, TRAVELING BAG, BEACH BAG [, AND TRUNK ]
[ KEY RING ]
Balls, [ Plastic and Ceramic Figurines, ] [ Ball Ornament, ] [ Jump Rope, ] Doll, Christmas Ornaments, Toys
Bandage [, First Aid Kit the Chief Contents of which Are Bandages, COTTON SWABS, GAUZE AND PILL BOX ]
Tissues, Calendars, Pen Stands, [ Bookends, ] Tape Dispensers and Tape, Paper Table Napkin, Self Adhesive Decorative Seals, [ Decalomania, ] Memo Notebook, [ Transfer, ] [ PRINTING SET CONSISTING OF DECORATIVE STAMPS AND PAPER, ] [ COLOR PUZZLE ] PORTFOLIO, [ RING BINDER DIVIDER, ] [ VINYL COATED MEMO BOARD, DECORATIVE CAP, FOR WOODEN PENCIL, ] [ ADDRESS BOOK, ] BALLPOINT PEN, PHOTO ALBUM, MECHANICAL PENCIL, RULER, GREETING CARDS, [ WRAPPING PAPER, ] [ TELEPHONE LIST, ] ORIGAMI, FELT TIPPED PEN, PAPER BAGS, CRAYONS
Music Box [, Whistle and Ceramic Bell ]
[ Sewing Sets, ] Ponytail Holder, [ Safety Pin, ] Barrette, [ Shoe Laces, ] Hair Clips
Lip Gloss, [ Toothpaste, ] Perfumes
Ring, Bracelet, [ STICKPINS, ] AND EARRINGS COATED WITH PRECIOUS METAL, [ SANDGLASS, ] WRIST WATCHES [, AND QUARTZ CLOCKS ]
Slippers, Shower Cap, Head Band, Beach Sandals, T-Shirts, Belt, Socks, Tank Top, Shorts, Pajamas, Hats, Mittens, Underpants
Wash Cloth, Bath Towel, [ Cloth Napkins, ] Lunch Mat Made of Vinyl
[ Saucers, ] Beverage Bottle, Beverage Glass, [ SUGAR POT, LIQUID CONTAINERS FOR DOMESTIC USE, ] TOOTH BRUSH, COMBS, [ TOOTH BRUSH AND CUP, AND SOAP SET, ] CEREAL BOWL, [ SOAP CASE (PLASTIC AND CERAMIC), FLOWER VASE, ] MUG, [ MILK CUP, PICKS, COASTER, ] THERMOS BOTTLE, [ DECANTER, ] SOUP BOWL [, GLASS BOTTLE ] [(CANDY JAR)], TRAYS
Picture Frame, Hand Mirror, Chest, [ Chest with Mirror, ] Straws, Jewelry Cases, [ PLASTIC HOLDERS USED TO CONDENSE TOOTHPASTE TUBES, ]
General Information
| Serial Number | 73388860 |
| Word Mark | HELLO KITTY |
| Filing Date | Friday, September 24, 1982 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 18, 2014 |
| Registration Number | 1279486 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Mark Drawing | 1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 6, 1984 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Candy [ Bubble Gum ] |
| Goods and Services | Calculator, [ CAMERA, ] [ TELEPHONE ] |
| Goods and Services | Spoon and Fork Set, Nail Clippers |
| Goods and Services | All Purpose Sports Bags, Tote Bags, Cosmetic Cases Sold Empty, [ PLASTIC KEY CASE, ] WALLET, PURSE, SHOULDER BAG, UMBRELLA, BACKPACK, TRAVELING BAG, BEACH BAG [, AND TRUNK ] |
| Goods and Services | [ KEY RING ] |
| Goods and Services | Balls, [ Plastic and Ceramic Figurines, ] [ Ball Ornament, ] [ Jump Rope, ] Doll, Christmas Ornaments, Toys |
| Goods and Services | Bandage [, First Aid Kit the Chief Contents of which Are Bandages, COTTON SWABS, GAUZE AND PILL BOX ] |
| Goods and Services | Tissues, Calendars, Pen Stands, [ Bookends, ] Tape Dispensers and Tape, Paper Table Napkin, Self Adhesive Decorative Seals, [ Decalomania, ] Memo Notebook, [ Transfer, ] [ PRINTING SET CONSISTING OF DECORATIVE STAMPS AND PAPER, ] [ COLOR PUZZLE ] PORTFOLIO, [ RING BINDER DIVIDER, ] [ VINYL COATED MEMO BOARD, DECORATIVE CAP, FOR WOODEN PENCIL, ] [ ADDRESS BOOK, ] BALLPOINT PEN, PHOTO ALBUM, MECHANICAL PENCIL, RULER, GREETING CARDS, [ WRAPPING PAPER, ] [ TELEPHONE LIST, ] ORIGAMI, FELT TIPPED PEN, PAPER BAGS, CRAYONS |
| Goods and Services | Music Box [, Whistle and Ceramic Bell ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Sewing Sets, ] Ponytail Holder, [ Safety Pin, ] Barrette, [ Shoe Laces, ] Hair Clips |
| Goods and Services | Lip Gloss, [ Toothpaste, ] Perfumes |
| Goods and Services | Ring, Bracelet, [ STICKPINS, ] AND EARRINGS COATED WITH PRECIOUS METAL, [ SANDGLASS, ] WRIST WATCHES [, AND QUARTZ CLOCKS ] |
| Goods and Services | Slippers, Shower Cap, Head Band, Beach Sandals, T-Shirts, Belt, Socks, Tank Top, Shorts, Pajamas, Hats, Mittens, Underpants |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Wash Cloth, Bath Towel, [ Cloth Napkins, ] Lunch Mat Made of Vinyl |
| Goods and Services | [ Saucers, ] Beverage Bottle, Beverage Glass, [ SUGAR POT, LIQUID CONTAINERS FOR DOMESTIC USE, ] TOOTH BRUSH, COMBS, [ TOOTH BRUSH AND CUP, AND SOAP SET, ] CEREAL BOWL, [ SOAP CASE (PLASTIC AND CERAMIC), FLOWER VASE, ] MUG, [ MILK CUP, PICKS, COASTER, ] THERMOS BOTTLE, [ DECANTER, ] SOUP BOWL [, GLASS BOTTLE ] [(CANDY JAR)], TRAYS |
| Goods and Services | Picture Frame, Hand Mirror, Chest, [ Chest with Mirror, ] Straws, Jewelry Cases, [ PLASTIC HOLDERS USED TO CONDENSE TOOTHPASTE TUBES, ] |
Classification Information
| 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 | 051 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, July 1, 1977 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 15, 1980 |
| International Class | 006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. |
| US Class Codes | 013 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, July 5, 1990 |
| Primary Code | 006 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, October 5, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, October 5, 1979 |
| International Class | 008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors. |
| US Class Codes | 023, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 008 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| 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 | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, January 1, 1980 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, December 5, 1981 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| International Class | 015 - Musical instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 021, 036 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 015 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 21, 1978 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 21, 1978 |
| 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 | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| 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 | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, September 27, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, September 28, 1981 |
| 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 | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| 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 | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, August 6, 1976 |
| International Class | 026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers. |
| US Class Codes | 037, 039, 040, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 026 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, October 10, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, October 17, 1979 |
| 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 | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, September 27, 1976 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, October 4, 1979 |
| 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 | Tuesday, May 29, 1984 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, December 6, 1977 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, September 28, 1981 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Sanrio Company, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 141
JP |
| Party Name | Sanrio Company, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | South San Francisco, CA 94080 |
| Party Name | Sanrio Company, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | South San Francisco, CA 94080 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, January 20, 1984 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, May 18, 1983 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 16, 1983 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, December 6, 1983 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 25, 1984 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, March 6, 1984 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 29, 1984 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, May 14, 1990 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED |
| Friday, July 23, 2004 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Thursday, July 5, 1990 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, May 17, 2004 | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED |
| Friday, July 23, 2004 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Friday, July 30, 2004 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 12, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 16, 2006 | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, May 29, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, June 4, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, June 13, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, June 13, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, June 23, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, August 4, 2008 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, August 19, 2010 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, January 11, 2011 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, January 11, 2011 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, March 10, 2011 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Friday, March 11, 2011 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Monday, August 29, 2011 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, May 11, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, June 8, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, June 25, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, June 25, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, July 18, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, August 7, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, October 18, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, November 9, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, December 17, 2012 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, January 22, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, January 24, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, February 20, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, February 21, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, July 25, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, July 25, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, August 7, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, August 9, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, November 25, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2013 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED |
| Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 24, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, May 5, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, June 19, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, June 19, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, June 20, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, August 12, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, October 3, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, November 17, 2014 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2015 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, May 18, 2015 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, May 18, 2015 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, July 27, 2018 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, February 7, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, August 6, 2021 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, May 27, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 10, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
