| Serial Number | 79392947 |
| Word Mark | KIMETSU NO YAIBA DEMON SLAYER SWEEP THE BOARD! |
| Filing Date | Thursday, December 28, 2023 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line video games and on-line computer games; providing information on on-line computer games; providing non-downloadable on-line computer graphics, videos and images in the field of video and computer games; providing amusement facilities; organization, production and presentation of video and computer game events; arranging and conducting of video game events; organization or arrangement of computer and video game tournaments; providing information about amusement facilities; providing on-line music, not downloadable |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the black stylized wording "KIMETSU NO YAIBA DEMON SLAYER" enclosed by a partial red and black circle, above the yellow and orange, bordered in black, stylized wording "SWEEP THE BOARD!". Beneath "SWEEP THE BOARD!" are yellow and orange bordered in black flames and a black sword with a gray, black, and red handle. To the right of "SWEEP THE BOARD!" are two white bordered in black dice with black and red dots". |
| Goods and Services | Recorded computer game programs; downloadable computer game programs; recorded computer game software; downloadable computer game software; recorded video game software; downloadable video game software; recorded video game programs; downloadable video game programs; video game discs and cartridges; recorded computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; mobile phone straps; cases for cell phones; downloadable graphics, images and moving images featuring video game characters for computers, video game machines and mobile phones; downloadable music files; pre-recorded sound recording discs featuring music; pre-recorded audio and video compact discs featuring animated cartoons and video games; pre-recorded compact discs featuring music, video game sounds and dialogues; pre-recorded video discs and video tapes featuring animated cartoons and video games; prerecorded video tapes featuring music videos; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines featuring animated cartoons and video games; phonograph records featuring music |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, red, white, orange, yellow, and gray is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "KIMETSU NO YAIBA" in the mark is "SWORD FOR ANNIHILATING DEMONS". |
| 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 | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | KABUSHIKI KAISHA SHUEISHA trading as SHUEISHA INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | KABUSHIKI KAISHA SHUEISHA trading as SHUEISHA INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, April 4, 2024 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Monday, April 8, 2024 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, April 13, 2024 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, July 26, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, August 5, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Sunday, September 1, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, September 16, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 16, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |