| Serial Number | 99451471 |
| Word Mark | JOKE BEAR AND FRIENDS |
| Filing Date | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; Retail gift shops; Retail book store services; Retail clothing stores; Online retail store services featuring digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable image files of art, animation, animals, children's content and toys authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Retail store services featuring bags, books, clothing, collectibles, cosmetics, gifts, housewares, jewelry, toys and a wide variety of consumer goods; Retail outlets featuring bags, books, clothing, collectibles, cosmetics, gifts, housewares, jewelry, toys and a wide variety of consumer goods; Retail shops featuring bags, books, clothing, collectibles, cosmetics, gifts, housewares, jewelry, toys and a wide variety of consumer goods; Online retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; Online retail store services in the field of downloadable mobile applications; Retail apparel stores; On-line retail store services featuring downloadable artwork, text, audio, and video relating to art, animation, animals, children's content, culture, education, entertainment, gaming, news, publishing, social media and toys; Retail toy stores; Online retail store services featuring digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable image files of art, animation, animals, children's content, culture, education, entertainment, gaming, news, publishing, social media and toys authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Online retail store services rendered in a virtual environment featuring virtual goods, namely, bags, books, clothing, collectibles, cosmetics, gifts, housewares, jewelry, toys and a wide variety of consumer goods; Retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, bags, books, clothing, collectibles, cosmetics, gifts, housewares, jewelry, toys and a wide variety of consumer goods for use in online virtual worlds |
| Goods and Services | Make-up; Make-up pencils; Facial make-up; Cosmetics and make-up; Perfumes; Perfume; Lip balm; Lip glosses; Lip liners; Lipstick; Lipstick holders; Lipstick cases; Lipsticks; Mascara; Shampoos; Hair conditioner; Skin conditioners; Face oils; Face cream; Face and body paints; Face creams; Face paints; Face glitter; Face and body creams; Eye liner; Eye make-up; Eye shadows; Eye pencils; Non-medicated soaps; Body lotion; Gift baskets containing non-medicated bath preparations and cosmetic preparations; Make-up remover; Nail polish remover; Nail care preparations; Nail cosmetics; Cosmetic nail preparations; Nail enamel; Nail polish; Artificial fingernails; Hair sprays; Hair wax; Hair gel; Bath bombs; Facial cleansing milk; Beauty masks; Facial beauty masks; Cosmetic masks; Gel eye masks; Skin masks; Patches containing non-medicated skin care preparations; Facial cleaning preparation, namely, salicylic acne cleanser not for medical purposes; Toothpaste; Reed diffusers comprised of scented oils and also including reeds and a diffuser container; Cosmetic pads; Pre-moistened cosmetic towelettes; Skin toners; Sunscreen; Cosmetic sunscreen preparations; Skin cleanser preparations for face and body; Fingernail decals |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "BEAR" in Classes 030 and 035 |
| Goods and Services | Bakery desserts; Bakery goods; Bakery products; Beverages made of tea; Beverages with tea base; Biscuit mixes; Bread; Breakfast cereals; Cereal bars; Cereal breakfast foods; Brownies; Cake; Cake batter; Cake mixes; Cake pops; Cakes; Candy; Candy bars; Candy decorations for cakes; Candy sprinkles; Candy toppings; Chewing gum; Chocolate; Chocolate for toppings; Chocolate bars; Chocolate topping; Chocolate truffles; Chocolate candies; Chocolates and chocolate-based ready to eat candies and snacks; Coffee; Coffee based beverages; Confectionery, namely, candy and chocolate; Cookies; Cotton candy; Dessert puddings; Cupcakes; Dough; Flavored, sweetened gelatin desserts; Frozen confections; Frozen custards; Frozen dough; Frozen yogurt; Fruit jelly candy; Fruit teas; Gluten-free desserts, namely, ready to eat chocolate-based and cereal derived food bars and cookies; Grain-based food bars; Green tea; Gummy candies; Hard candy; Herb tea; Herb teas; Herbal tea; Herbal teas; Hot chocolate; Ice cream; Ice cream bars; Ice-cream cakes; Ice cream desserts; Marshmallows; Mixes for candy making; Mixtures for making frozen confections; Non-dairy frozen confections; Ramen; Ramen noodles; Ready to eat, cereal derived food bars; Sherbets; Tea cakes; Tea; Tea-based beverages; Tea-based drinks; Wafers; Water ices; Biscuits |
| Goods and Services | Restaurant; Restaurant services; Mobile restaurant services; Pop-up restaurant services; Providing food and drink in restaurants; Café and restaurant services; Coffee and tea bars; Ice cream parlors; Ramen restaurant services; Restaurant and bar services; Restaurant and cafe services; Hotel accommodation and restaurant services |
| Goods and Services | Fruit punch; Fruit smoothies; Non-alcoholic beverages containing fruit juices; Non-alcoholic fruit juice drinks; Non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; Fruit-flavored drinks; Fruit-flavored carbonated drinks; Fruit-flavored beverages; Fruit drinks and fruit juices; Fruit drinks; Fruit beverages and fruit juices; Fruit beverages; Fruit-based soft drinks flavored with tea; Fruit-based drinks; Fruit-based beverages; Frozen fruit-based drinks; Frozen fruit-based beverages; Fruit juice; Fruit juice beverages; Fruit juices; Bottled water; Carbonated drinks, non-alcoholic; Drinking water; Flavored waters; Energy drinks; Lemonade; Mineral water; Powders for making fruit-based drinks; Powders for making fruit-based beverages; Powders for making soft drinks; Powders used in the preparation of fruit-based beverages; Powders used in the preparation of fruit-based drinks; Soft drinks; Soft drinks flavored with tea; Soft drinks, non-carbonated; Fruit-flavored soft drinks; Pop; Ramune (Japanese soda pops); Soda pops; Vegetable juice; Water beverages; Non-alcoholic beverages flavored with coffee; Non-alcoholic beverages flavored with tea; Non-alcoholic carbonated beverages; Non-alcoholic carbonated drinks; Non-alcoholic water-based beverages; Non-alcoholic sparkling fruit juice beverages; Soft drinks, namely, sodas; Smoothies; Sports drinks; Sparkling water; Preparations for making soft drinks |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| 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 | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| 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 | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| 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 | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Nagano Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Yamato City, Kanagawa 242-0018 JP |
| Party Name | Nagano Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Yamato City, Kanagawa 242-0018 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, November 20, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |