| Serial Number | 79111649 |
| Word Mark | KOKUBO |
| Filing Date | Thursday, November 17, 2011 |
| Status | 706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Saturday, September 2, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 4319374 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, April 16, 2013 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "KOKUBO" appearing below the design of a circle containing three vertical lines. |
| Goods and Services | [ Bath mats for wash places; bath mats ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Soaps and detergents; dentifrices; fragrances with odor eliminating effect and fragrances with odor masking effect; abrasive paper; abrasive cloth; abrasive sand; artificial pumice stone for personal use; polishing paper ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Felt and non-woven textile fabrics; personal articles of woven textile not for wear, namely, towels of textile; table napkins of textile; dish towels for drying; tea towels |
| Goods and Services | Gloves for household purposes; household gloves for general use; whisks, non-electric, for household purposes; cooking strainers; pepper pots; sugar bowls; salt shakers; napkin holders; colanders; salad dressing shakers and cocktail shakers; Japanese style cooked rice scoops (shamoji); cooking funnels; cooking graters; ladles for kitchen use; chopping boards for kitchen use; lemon squeezers; cleaning tools and washing utensils, namely, clothes racks for drying, clothes-pegs, cloths for cleaning, brooms, dustbins, garbage cans, scrubbing brushes, mops, dust-pans; hand-operated cleaning instruments, namely, cleaning sponges and pot cleaning brushes; non-electric dusting apparatus, namely, dusters, dusting brushes and dusting gloves; sponge holders; abrasive sponges for scrubbing the skin; sponges for household purposes; scrubbing sponges; net for forming soap bubbles for facial cleaning, namely, net-like facial cleansing sponges; cleaning cloth for removing hair from hair brushes and pet brushes where the cloth is applied to brush before use then removed after use taking hair with it; plastic mold for household use in washing, drying and storing lingerie to keep it in shape; cosmetic and toilet utensils other than electric toothbrushes, namely, cosmetic brushes, toilet brushes, combs, manual toothbrushes, soap holders and boxes, nail brushes and toilet tissue holders; polishing cloth |
| Goods and Services | Cases of plastic, used for storing small articles; boxes of plastic, used for storing small articles; hooks not of metal for use as a bag and clothes hanger; hooks of plastics; clothes hangers |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, May 11, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 4, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 4, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 4, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile). |
| US Class Codes | 019, 020, 037, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, May 11, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 027 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | KOKUBO & CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kainan-shi Wakayama 640-1161 JP |
| Party Name | KOKUBO & CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | KOKUBO & CO., LTD. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, May 3, 2012 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, May 4, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, May 4, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, May 7, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Monday, December 3, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, May 25, 2012 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2012 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 29, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Monday, December 3, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 3, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 3, 2012 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, December 17, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 3, 2012 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 4, 2012 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST |
| Monday, December 17, 2012 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Monday, December 17, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, December 17, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 17, 2012 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, December 17, 2012 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, December 21, 2012 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 31, 2013 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2013 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, July 17, 2013 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, July 17, 2013 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, August 4, 2013 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2016 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2016 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, April 16, 2018 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 15, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 30, 2019 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, May 11, 2019 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Friday, December 3, 2021 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Saturday, May 11, 2019 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, January 11, 2020 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Saturday, February 1, 2020 | INVALIDATION PROCESSED |
| Saturday, February 1, 2020 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, March 13, 2020 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Monday, February 13, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, September 2, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, April 16, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Saturday, September 2, 2023 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, May 2, 2024 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE |
| Saturday, September 2, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |