| Serial Number | 97320455 |
| Word Mark | KAKAO FRIENDS |
| Filing Date | Friday, March 18, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 26, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7172656 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 26, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 11, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Computer programs, downloadable for data processing, downloading images, playing music, videos, and computer games; downloadable and recorded operating system programs; downloadable and recorded computer application software for data processing, downloading images, playing music, videos, and computer games for mobile phones; downloadable and recorded computer game software; downloadable and recorded computer software for data processing, downloading images, playing music, videos, and computer games; computer software, recorded for data processing, playing music, videos, and computer games; downloadable and recorded computer firmware for use in the transmission, storage and sharing of data and information, and for database management; downloadable smart phone application program for data processing, downloading images, playing music, videos, and computer games; apparatus for the recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images; smart phones; mobile telephones; cases adapted for mobile phones; devices for hands-free use of mobile phones; headsets for telephones; electrical computers; tablet computers; downloadable music files; pre-recorded music electronic media, namely, pre-recorded audio and video cassettes, tapes, CD's, DVD's, MP3's featuring music; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, magazines, books, booklets, brochures, periodicals, pamphlets in the field of arts, finance, investment, sports, education, culture, technology, games, dance, music, and entertainment; downloadable electronic books in the field of arts, finance, investment, sports, education, culture, technology, games, dance, music, and entertainment; DNA chips; optical glass; slide-rules; protective industrial shoes; locks, electric; square rulers for measuring; apparatus for analyzing gases; mirrors for inspecting work, namely, inspection mirrors; cameras for closed circuit television; accelerometers; theatre glasses; adding machines; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; protection devices for personal use against accidents, namely, personal security alarms, protective helmets, protective face masks, safety belts other than for vehicle seats and sports equipment, dust protective goggles and masks, safety goggles, clothing for protection against accidents, irradiation and fire; safety tools and equipment for forest fire extinguishment, namely, fire extinguisher; gas leak alarms; whistle alarms; life-saving rafts; satellites for scientific purposes; electrified fences; egg-candlers; ozonisers; rheostats; neon signs; galvanic batteries; galvanometers; USB cables; diodes; multi-outlet socket blocks; video game cartridges; gloves for protection against X-rays for industrial purposes; sports helmets; gas masks; protective clothing, namely, jumpsuits, coveralls, coats, overpant, shirts, pants, shrouds, chainsaw chaps and protective cold weather clothing for protection against extreme temperatures, accidents and injury; pre-recorded videotapes, featuring movie films, television, drama shows, poetry readings, storytelling and comedy performances, dramatic performances, live action entertainment, animated cartoons; X-ray films, exposed; photographic apparatus and instruments, namely, photographic cameras, lenses for photographic apparatus, lens mounts for cameras, mount adapters for cameras, camera flashes, photographic filters; electric buzzers; video conference system consisting of wireless television set, speakers, video monitors, microphones, and camera; portable rechargers, namely, portable power chargers; earphone cases; weight scales not for medical purposes; laptop cases, namely, laptop carrying cases; eyeglass cases; cells and batteries; protection films for mobile phones; computer hardware and computer peripheral devices; wrist rests for use with computers; mouse pads; mobile phone straps; selfie sticks; holders adapted for mobile telephones and smart phones; sunglasses; eyeglasses; contact lenses; measuring apparatus, namely, angle finders, laser distance meters, dust measuring apparatus, radioactivity measuring apparatus, and clamp meters for measuring electricity; decorative magnets; electrical plugs and sockets; computer network hubs; air sensor for vehicles; whistle alarms; metronomes; electronic collars to train animals; divers' masks; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for use in scientific research; downloadable electronic gift certificates |
| Goods and Services | Research and development of DNA chips; safety testing of gas apparatus; conducting feasibility studies relative to gas exploration; environmental services, namely, measuring the environment within buildings; evaluation of energy efficiency of buildings to determine conformity with certification standards; architectural consultancy; design of industrial products, namely, industrial machinery; research relating to mechanical engineering; meteorological observation; services for assessing the safety of agricultural chemicals; developing of driver and operating system software; programming of multimedia applications; cosmetology research; research and development of vaccines and medicines; monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach by remote access; creating and maintaining websites for others; website development for others; website management for others; website maintenance for others; rental of application software for data processing, downloading images, playing music, videos, and computer games; dress designing; providing search engines for the internet; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; computer programming for electronic commerce; management of websites for others for electronic commerce; maintenance of computer game software; computer software development; computer software consultancy; updating of computer software; maintenance of computer software; advice and development services relating to computer software; conversion of computer programs and data, not physical conversion; development of computer programmes for data processing, downloading images, playing music, videos, and computer games |
| 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, March 23, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, March 23, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | KAKAO CORP. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Jeju-si, Jeju-do 63309 KR |
| Party Name | KAKAO CORP. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Jeju-si, Jeju-do 63309 KR |
| Party Name | KAKAO CORP. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Jeju-si, Jeju-do 63309 KR |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, June 3, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, May 27, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, December 29, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |