| Serial Number | 79253359 |
| Word Mark | KIKISAKE-SHI NIHONSHU NO MOTOI |
| Filing Date | Thursday, December 6, 2018 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 24, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 5940777 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, December 24, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 8, 2019 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "KIKISAKE-SHI" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of non-Latin characters with the wording "KIKISAKE-SHI NIHONSHU NO MOTOI" appearing below the characters. In the middle of the characters "KIKISAKE-SHI " is a sake carafe turned over and below this carafe is a sake cup. |
| Goods and Services | Books in the field of sake; printed matter, namely, articles featuring information about becoming a sake sommelier; stationery |
| Goods and Services | Educational and instruction services, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of arts, crafts, sports and sake; arranging, conducting and organization of seminars in the field of learning how to become a sake sommelier; non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles and newsletters featuring information about becoming a sake sommelier; reference libraries of literature and documentary records; book rental; publication of books; organization of social entertainment events excluding movies, shows, plays, musical performances, sports, horse races, bicycle races, boat races and auto races |
| Transliteration Statement | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "KIKISAKE-SHI NIHONSHU NO MOTOI" and this means "SAKE SOMMELIER THE FOUNDATION OF SAKE" in English. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "KIKISAKE-SHI NIHONSHU NO MOTOI" in the mark is "SAKE SOMMELIER THE FOUNDATION OF SAKE". |
| 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 | Thursday, March 7, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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 | Thursday, March 7, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | SHURUISOKEN Co., Ltd. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 112-0002 JP |
| Party Name | SHURUISOKEN Co., Ltd. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 112-0002 JP |
| Party Name | SHURUISOKEN Co., Ltd. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 112-0002 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, May 1, 2020 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, April 10, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, April 10, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, December 24, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Saturday, October 5, 2019 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 12, 2019 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, March 22, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, March 22, 2019 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2019 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, March 7, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, March 7, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, February 28, 2019 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |