KOBO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, a trademark application was filed for KOBO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KOBO trademark a serial number of 77884675. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, December 5, 2023. This trademark is owned by Shortcovers Inc.. The KOBO trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Providing information in the field of electronic publishing in all forms, via a global computer information network; providing information via an online website about electronic publications, namely, books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches

Distributing and transmitting of content available for download and providing access to databases containing such content in stored form, all of the foregoing provided via wireless devices, telephones, portable computers, electronic reading devices and a global computer network, and with all of the foregoing pertaining to digital content in the form of electronic publications, namely, books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches

Wholesale, retail and online store services in the fields of books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches; wholesale, retail and online store services featuring electronic book reading devices and related accessories, namely, cases, adapters, and power cords

Operation and hosting of a website which allows users to manage, distribute and share digital content in the nature of electronic publications, namely, books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches
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General Information


Serial Number77884675
Word MarkKOBO
Filing DateWednesday, December 2, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, December 5, 2023
Registration Number4355823
Registration DateTuesday, June 25, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding information in the field of electronic publishing in all forms, via a global computer information network; providing information via an online website about electronic publications, namely, books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches
Goods and ServicesDistributing and transmitting of content available for download and providing access to databases containing such content in stored form, all of the foregoing provided via wireless devices, telephones, portable computers, electronic reading devices and a global computer network, and with all of the foregoing pertaining to digital content in the form of electronic publications, namely, books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesWholesale, retail and online store services in the fields of books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches; wholesale, retail and online store services featuring electronic book reading devices and related accessories, namely, cases, adapters, and power cords
Goods and ServicesOperation and hosting of a website which allows users to manage, distribute and share digital content in the nature of electronic publications, namely, books, serialized books, chapters and excerpts of books, reviews, magazines, journals, [ newspapers, ] newsletters, news articles, articles, short stories, poetry, and speeches

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 9, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 9, 2009
Primary Code038
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 DateWednesday, December 9, 2009
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, June 7, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRAKUTEN KOBO INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTORONTO, ONTARIO M5V 3E3
CA

Party NameKOBO INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressToronto, Ontario M6K1A7
CA

Party NameKOBO INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressToronto, Ontario M6K1A7
CA

Party NameKOBO INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTORONTO, ONTARIO M5V 1L8
CA

Party NameShortcovers Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressToronto, Ontario M5V 1L8
CA

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, December 5, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 5, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 5, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 5, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 7, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, June 25, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 7, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 7, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 24, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 5, 2017REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 24, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, June 25, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 26, 2013APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, April 26, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 20, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, March 6, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 4, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, March 1, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 1, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 1, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, November 8, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, November 8, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 17, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 17, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 17, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 5, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, June 5, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 30, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 30, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 29, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 29, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Thursday, December 8, 2011INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, December 8, 2011SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 7, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, June 7, 2011LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, June 7, 2011SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Friday, May 20, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 20, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 20, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Thursday, May 19, 2011INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, May 19, 2011SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 16, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, November 18, 2010LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, November 18, 2010SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Monday, November 1, 2010AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, July 23, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 10, 2010ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 25, 2010DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, August 25, 2010DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, August 18, 2010DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, August 19, 2010TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 18, 2010TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Friday, August 13, 2010REQUEST TO DIVIDE UNTIMELY, REFUSED, OR WITHDRAWN
Monday, August 9, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 3, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, July 23, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 15, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, March 15, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, March 5, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 18, 2009PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Thursday, December 17, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 9, 2009TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 9, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, December 5, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED