KAKAO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 22, 2013, a trademark application was filed for KAKAO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KAKAO trademark a serial number of 85911544. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, April 26, 2016. This trademark is owned by KAKAO Corporation. The KAKAO trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ academies, namely, boarding schools and language instruction; ] Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars and workshops in the field of art, [ photography, business, investment, ] computers, technology, [ cooking, food, craft, hobbies, education, engineering, health, fitness, dieting, history, entertainment, languages, law, literature, math, medicine, music, parenting, politics, social science, religion, science, and sports; Teaching, training, tutoring and courses of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level; booking of seats for shows, publication of books, coaching, namely, coaching in the field of music and sports; training, namely, business training, technology training and medical training; game services provided on-line from a computer network, education information, entertainment information, recreation information, sign language interpretation, language interpreter services, layout services other than for advertising services, lendin...

[ Recorded computer game programs, ] Computer operating recorded programs; [ computer game software, ] downloadable ring tones for mobile phones, [ downloadable music files, downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines and manuals in the field of art, photography, biography, memoirs, business, investment, calendar, children's book, adult book, Christian book, bibles, comics, graphic novels, computers, technology, cookbooks, food, craft, hobbies, home, education, references, engineering, transportation, health, fitness, dieting, history, entertainment, languages, law, literature, fiction, math, medicine, mystery, thriller, suspense, parenting, relationships, politics, social science, religion, romance, science, science fiction, fantasy, sports, outdoors, and travel; computer programs as downloadable software, namely, ] downloadable computer software [ for use in word processing, ] for use in texting, for use in transmitting communications, [ for use in computer...

Radio broadcasting, [ cellular telephone communication, ] providing internet chat rooms, [ communications by computer terminals, electronic bulletin board services; ] telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, [ wireless communication networks, ] and the Internet; transmission of [ greeting cards online, ] electronic mail, message sending, [ news agencies, namely, the transmission of news items to new reporting organizations; paging services; radio communication, telephone communication, facsimile communication, mobile telephone communication, telegraph communication; information about telecommunication, providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services, teleconferencing services, telephone services, communications by telephone, ] computer aided transmission of messages and images, transmission of digital files, [ videoconferencing services, voice mail services, wireless broadc...

Dissemination of advertising matter, [ updating of advertising material, ] advertising and publicity services, [ advertising agencies, publicity agencies, advertising by mail order, commercial information and advice for consumers, business appraisals, auctioneering, bill-posting, book-keeping, accounting services, business management and organization consultancy, business organization consultancy, professional business consultancy, price comparison services, direct mail advertising, employment agencies, commercial information agencies, ] business information, [ invoicing, marketing research, marketing, news clipping services, ] on-line advertising on a computer network, [ radio advertising, production and distribution of radio commercials, sales promotion for others; layout services for advertising purposes; scriptwriting services for advertising purposes ]

Computer programming, [ updating of computer software, maintenance of computer software, duplication of computer programs, installation of computer software, computer software consultancy, conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media, data conversion of computer programs and data, digitization of documents, scanning documents, engineering, weather forecasting, meteorological information, providing search engines for the internet, ] server hosting, [ computer software design, consulting services in the field of software as a service, Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in database management, for use as a spreadsheet, and for word processing; web site design consultancy ]
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General Information


Serial Number85911544
Word MarkKAKAO
Filing DateMonday, April 22, 2013
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Registration Number4943846
Registration DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 9, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ academies, namely, boarding schools and language instruction; ] Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars and workshops in the field of art, [ photography, business, investment, ] computers, technology, [ cooking, food, craft, hobbies, education, engineering, health, fitness, dieting, history, entertainment, languages, law, literature, math, medicine, music, parenting, politics, social science, religion, science, and sports; Teaching, training, tutoring and courses of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level; booking of seats for shows, publication of books, coaching, namely, coaching in the field of music and sports; training, namely, business training, technology training and medical training; game services provided on-line from a computer network, education information, entertainment information, recreation information, sign language interpretation, language interpreter services, layout services other than for advertising services, lending libraries, mobile library services, bookmobile services, photography, production of music, non-downloadable on-line electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines and periodicals in the field of art, photography, biography, memoirs, business, investment, calendar, children's book, adult book, Christian book, bibles, comics, graphic novels, computers, technology, cookbooks, food, craft, hobbies, home, education, references, engineering, transportation, health, fitness, dieting, history, entertainment, languages, law, literature, fiction, math, medicine, mystery, thriller, suspense, parenting, relationships, politics, social science, religion, romance, science, science fiction, fantasy, sports, outdoors, and travel; ] publication of electronic books and journals on-line [ entertainment in the nature of live radio personality performances; radio entertainment production; Entertainment services, namely, providing an ongoing radio program in the field of art, music, hobbies, entertainment, fiction, relationships, romance, science fiction, fantasy, sports, and travel; production of radio and television programs, news reporters services, news agencies, namely, gathering and dissemination of news, scriptwriting services for non-advertising purposes; publication of texts, entertainment in the nature of theatre productions, translation services ]
Goods and Services[ Recorded computer game programs, ] Computer operating recorded programs; [ computer game software, ] downloadable ring tones for mobile phones, [ downloadable music files, downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines and manuals in the field of art, photography, biography, memoirs, business, investment, calendar, children's book, adult book, Christian book, bibles, comics, graphic novels, computers, technology, cookbooks, food, craft, hobbies, home, education, references, engineering, transportation, health, fitness, dieting, history, entertainment, languages, law, literature, fiction, math, medicine, mystery, thriller, suspense, parenting, relationships, politics, social science, religion, romance, science, science fiction, fantasy, sports, outdoors, and travel; computer programs as downloadable software, namely, ] downloadable computer software [ for use in word processing, ] for use in texting, for use in transmitting communications, [ for use in computer gaming, ] for use in sending emails, for use in receiving emails, for use in sending text messages, for use in receiving text messages, for use in talking to others, [ for use in playing music, and for use in playing motion pictures, recorded computer game software, interfaces for computers, namely, computer interface boards, computer network interface devices; downloadable image files containing photographs, visual art, and artistic images ]
Goods and ServicesRadio broadcasting, [ cellular telephone communication, ] providing internet chat rooms, [ communications by computer terminals, electronic bulletin board services; ] telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, images, audio and video by means of telecommunications networks, [ wireless communication networks, ] and the Internet; transmission of [ greeting cards online, ] electronic mail, message sending, [ news agencies, namely, the transmission of news items to new reporting organizations; paging services; radio communication, telephone communication, facsimile communication, mobile telephone communication, telegraph communication; information about telecommunication, providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services, teleconferencing services, telephone services, communications by telephone, ] computer aided transmission of messages and images, transmission of digital files, [ videoconferencing services, voice mail services, wireless broadcasting ]
Goods and ServicesDissemination of advertising matter, [ updating of advertising material, ] advertising and publicity services, [ advertising agencies, publicity agencies, advertising by mail order, commercial information and advice for consumers, business appraisals, auctioneering, bill-posting, book-keeping, accounting services, business management and organization consultancy, business organization consultancy, professional business consultancy, price comparison services, direct mail advertising, employment agencies, commercial information agencies, ] business information, [ invoicing, marketing research, marketing, news clipping services, ] on-line advertising on a computer network, [ radio advertising, production and distribution of radio commercials, sales promotion for others; layout services for advertising purposes; scriptwriting services for advertising purposes ]
Goods and ServicesComputer programming, [ updating of computer software, maintenance of computer software, duplication of computer programs, installation of computer software, computer software consultancy, conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media, data conversion of computer programs and data, digitization of documents, scanning documents, engineering, weather forecasting, meteorological information, providing search engines for the internet, ] server hosting, [ computer software design, consulting services in the field of software as a service, Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in database management, for use as a spreadsheet, and for word processing; web site design consultancy ]

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 30, 2013
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 30, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 30, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 30, 2013
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 30, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKAKAO CORP.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJeju-si, Jeju-do 63309
KR

Party NameKAKAO Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSeongnam-si 463-400
KR

Party NameKAKAO Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSeongnam-si 463-400
KR

Party NameKAKAO Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSeongnam-si 463-400
KR

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, August 20, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, April 25, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, April 30, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, August 7, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 20, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 20, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 27, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, March 6, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 6, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 14, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 17, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, March 29, 2014WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, May 8, 2014PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, May 13, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 13, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 13, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 12, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, November 13, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 20, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 20, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 20, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 21, 2014PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, December 4, 2014SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, December 4, 2014LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 4, 2014NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 4, 2015SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Thursday, June 4, 2015INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 4, 2015NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, December 4, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Friday, December 4, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 11, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 11, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 30, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, January 7, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 9, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 22, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 26, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 22, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 26, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 30, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, April 26, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, May 20, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 20, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Wednesday, October 5, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 5, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 5, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Wednesday, October 5, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, November 21, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 23, 2022OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
Tuesday, May 23, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, August 28, 2023OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU3
Thursday, September 19, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 19, 2024PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED