| Serial Number | 79171376 |
| Word Mark | KAIZEN INSTITUTE |
| Filing Date | Thursday, February 26, 2015 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 4, 2017 |
| Registration Number | 5234269 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 4, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 18, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | Publication of books, magazines, leaflets and printed matter; provision of educational training facilities; [ computer training services; ] business management training services; organization of educational seminars, conferences and exhibitions in the fields of education, cultural activities, entertainment and leisure; organization of educational and training competitions in the fields of business management, efficiency improvement, quality improvement, and productivity improvement; [ production, publication and distribution of films, television and cable television programs, pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes and compact discs, recorded disks, software and CD-ROMS; rental of films, audio and video tapes, cassettes, compact discs and audio and video recording equipment therefor; ] presentation of live performances, namely, educational talks, demonstrations, presentations, seminars, workshops and lectures in the field of business management, efficiency improvement, quality improvement, and productivity improvement; [ production of radio or television programs ] |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "KAIZEN" in blue with a red line underneath, above the wording "INSTITUTE" in black, all to the right of a flag design outlined in black with red, white, and blue diagonal stripes. |
| Goods and Services | [ Pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes and compact discs featuring music in the nature of recordings of instruments; teaching apparatus, namely, teaching aids and educational apparatus for conducting workshops, lectures and seminars in the nature of films, audio recordings, photographs, charts, models, and graphs; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; education and training software for the purpose of providing information and training exercises relating to the improvement of business management, efficiency, quality and productivity ] |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter and publications, namely, newspapers, books, magazines and periodicals in the field of management; blank writing journals, magazines in the field of management, manuals in the field of management; [ stationery; ] printed forms; paper; calendars; newsletters, brochures, catalogs and leaflets in the field of business, commercial and management news; [ computer manuals in the field of management; ] printed training and teaching materials in the field of management; posters [, paper and plastic packing bags, ] writing instruments |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | AS TO "KAIZEN INSTITUTE" has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, white, blue and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Business and management assistance, business management advice, business organization and management consulting, advertising, promotional services and information services relating thereto; [ personnel and human resources management; recruitment and placement of personnel and human resources consultation; television advertising; compilation and provision, and preparation of advertisements; rental of advertising space; preparation and presentation of audiovisual content for use in advertising; dissemination of advertisements; ] business information services; provision of computerized business information; market study; business planning, business analysis, business surveys; business and marketing research; compilation and provision of business information on business, commerce and companies; organization of business or commercial shows for advertising purposes [ ; business advice and assistance in the selection of goods and services; advertising sponsorship ] |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "INSTITUTE" |
| 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, September 2, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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, September 2, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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, September 2, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| 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, September 2, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Kaizen Global Enterprises DMCC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | AE |
| Party Name | Kaizen Institut AG |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CH |
| Party Name | Kaizen Institut AG |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CH |
| Party Name | Kaizen Institut AG |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | CH |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, September 3, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 27, 2015 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, September 4, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, September 4, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, September 4, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2015 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, September 25, 2015 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, March 4, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 4, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, March 4, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 24, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 24, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 24, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 12, 2016 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 7, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, September 8, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Monday, February 13, 2017 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 13, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, February 13, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, February 17, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, October 5, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Thursday, October 5, 2017 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, October 13, 2017 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Saturday, October 28, 2017 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 18, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, February 10, 2024 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |