| Serial Number | 79147872 |
| Word Mark | LINE FRIENDS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, August 15, 2013 |
| Status | 707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4797193 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 25, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 9, 2015 |
| Amendment to a Registration/Renewal Certificate | In the statement, " International Classes 9 and 25 " are amended per the TTAB order dated 6/7/2022 |
| Goods and Services | [Game programs for arcade video game machines; ][ portable telephones; ] [facsimile machines; phototelegraphy apparatus; radios; video telephones; walkie-talkies; compact disc players; tape recorders; record players; DVD players; DVD recorders;] [ digital cameras; ] [digital photo frames; camcorders; videodisc players; portable media players;] [ cell phone straps; ] [cell phone battery chargers;] [ cell phone covers; cell phone cases; carrying cases for cell phones; cell phones straps with screen cleaners; ] [hands-free kits for cell phones;] [ headphones; loudspeakers; ] [microphones; personal stereos; modems; computers; laptop computers;] [ sleeves for laptops; bags adapted for laptops; tablet computers; ] [protective cases for tablet computers; computer screens; computer touch screens;] [ computer keyboards; ] [printers for use with computers;] [ computer peripheral devices;] [computer operating recorded programs; downloadable computer software programs for operating system programs; computer game programs;] [ downloadable computer operating programs used for cell phones; blank USB flash drives; mouse pads; ] [optical character readers; bar code readers; electronic agendas;] [ pocket calculators; ] [electronic pocket translators; blank integrated circuit cards; electronic tags for goods; semi-conductors; electron microscopes; contact lenses; containers for contact lenses; sunglasses; goggles for sports * except for skiing or snowboarding; *] [ downloadable multimedia file featuring animated cartoons; ] [downloadable image files containing images of cartoons for use as computer screen background wallpaper; audio-video compact discs featuring music; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, books and brochures, all in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys] |
| Goods and Services | [Sleep masks; undershirts; overcoats; cardigans;] [ shower caps; ] [jackets;] [ jogging pants; sweat pants; scarves; ski jackets; ski trousers; ] [trousers; sweaters; night gowns; nightcaps;] [ neckties; ] [parkas; pajamas; panties and briefs; blouses; vests; waistcoats; polo shirts; ponchos;] [ mufflers; mantles; ] [hosiery; raincoats;] [ shirts for suits; ] [underwear;] [ school uniforms; ] [socks; nightwear;] [ swim wear; swim caps; ] [hats * except for skiing or snowboarding * ; headgear for wear, namely, caps * except for skiing or snowboarding *] [ and berets; uniforms; sports jerseys; stockings; spats; stocking suspenders; sock suspenders; belts ] [; footwear * except for skiing or snowboarding * ; sandals; slippers;] [ half-boots; ] [beach shoes; boots;] [ inner soles; shoe protective metal members for shoes and boots; boot uppers; ] [bath slippers; sports shoes * except for skiing or snowboarding *] [ ; masquerade costumes; full body suits; ski gloves; wetsuits for water-skiing; ski boots; football shoes; studs for football boots ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Pastes and other adhesives for stationery or household purposes; ] [packaging containers of paper;] [ paper bags; wrapping paper; packing paper; cardboard tubes; cardboard; ] [packaging containers of cardboard;] [ banners of cardboard; flags of cardboard; cardboard stationery; banners of paper; flags of paper; hygienic hand towels of paper; ] [face towels of paper, hand towels of paper; table napkins of paper; hand towels of paper; handkerchiefs of paper; tissues of paper for removing make-up; hygienic paper; paper;] [ toilet paper; ] [tissue paper; writing paper; stationery;] [ address stamps; ] [bookmarkers;] [ pencil point protectors; ] [crayons; greeting cards; felt writing pens;] [ stationery seals; pencil lead holders; scrapbooks; ] [sketch books;] [ sealing stamps, impression stamps; ] [stationery stickers; note books;] [ pastel crayons; ] [felt marking pens; pen clips; ball-point pens;] [ loose-leaf pads; ] [stamp cases; seal ink pads; pencils;] [ thumbtacks; ] [paper stationery;] [ pocket memorandum books; ] [folders for papers; rubber erasers;] [ terrestrial globes; stands for pens and pencils; ] [envelopes;] [ protractors as drawing instruments; paperweights; writing pads; Indian inks; ] [fountain pens;] [ writing brushes; ] [postcards; picture postcards;] [ sheet music; catalogues in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [calendars;] [ printed tickets; trading cards other than for games; pamphlets in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [posters;] [ magazines in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [books in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys] [ ; booklets in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; newspapers; blueprints; geographical maps; printed periodicals in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; almanacs; comic books; lithographs; calligraphic works; paintings, framed or unframed; photographs; photograph stands ] |
| Goods and Services | Tea; tea-based beverages; [oolong tea, namely, Chinese tea; black tea, namely, English tea; mugi-cha, namely, roasted barley tea;] Japanese green tea; [ herbal infusions; ] coffee; coffee-based beverages; [ cocoa; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; ] [pastries;] [ confectionery made of sugar; candies sold as a unit with giveaway toys; ice cream; sherbets; caramels; candy; confectionary, namely, pastilles; cookies; crackers; ] biscuits; [ confectionery for decorating Christmas trees; macaroons; marzipan; chewing gum; ] chocolate [; tortillas; pies; bread; pancakes; ] [popcorn;] [ meat pies; rusks; waffles; sandwiches; tacos; tarts; steamed buns stuffed with minced meat, namely, Chinese-manjuh; hamburger sandwiches; cheeseburger sandwiches; hot dog sandwiches; pizzas; fruit flavored gelatin desserts; frozen yogurt; puddings; sugar confectionery; edible ices; ] [cakes] [ ; dessert mousses; rice cakes; cereal-based snack foods, namely, chips; oat-based food, namely, oat flakes; seasonings; soya sauce; honey; soya bean paste; meat gravies; ketchup; dressings for salad; sauces; chutneys; tomato sauce; mayonnaise; natural sweeteners; sugar; cooking salt; vinegar; salt for preserving foodstuffs; molasses for food; beer vinegar; maltose for food; ice cream mixes; sherbet mixes; noodles; oat flakes; oatmeal; corn flakes; cereal bars; spaghetti; pasta; breadcrumbs; macaroni; cake doughs; cereal preparations, namely, cereal bars and cereal based snack foods; processed cereal-based food to be used as a breakfast food, snack food or ingredient for making other foods; Chinese stuffed dumplings; Chinese steamed dumplings; sushi; fried balls of batter mixed with small pieces of octopus, namely, takoyaki; box lunches consisting primarily of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; ravioli; spring rolls; noodle-based prepared meals; instant doughnut mixes; instant pudding mixes; pancake mixes; flavored and sweetened instant gelatin mixes; instant pastry mixes; pasta sauce; cake powder; corn flour; wheat flour ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Educational and instruction services, namely, classes and seminars in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [providing online non-downloadable videos featuring animated cartoons; providing online non-downloadable comic books and graphic novels;] [ providing online non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, instruction manuals for games; book rental; art exhibition services; publication of books; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; amusements; entertainment, namely, live music concerts and organizing festivals for entertainment purposes; arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting social entertainment events; ] entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable music and images of cartoons via global communications networks; [ entertainment information; arranging and organizing of showing movies, shows, plays or musical performances; arranging and organizing of concerts; cinema presentations, namely, movie showing; cinema film production and movie film distribution; ] [providing on-line music and images of cartoons, not downloadable;] providing on-line animation pictures and images of cartoons, not downloadable; providing on-line pictures, images and sounds of cartoon characters and game characters, not downloadable [; presentation of live show performances; presentation of plays; presentation of musical performances; production of radio or television programs; production of television programs, namely, planning and production of cartoon programs; production of video tape film in the fields of education, culture, entertainment or sports, not for movies and television programs and not for advertising and publicity; production of music; organizing, arranging and conducting of sports competitions; organizing, arranging and conducting of entertainment, namely, live music concerts and festivals for entertainment purposes; sport camp services; arranging and organizing of fashion shows for entertainment purposes; ] organizing, arranging and conducting of live performances by a costumed character; entertainment in the nature of live performances by a costumed character;] [ organization, arrangement and conducting of horse races; organization, arrangement and conducting of bicycle races; organization, arrangement and conducting of boat races; providing amusement facilities; providing karaoke services; providing amusement arcade services; amusement parks; rental of records or recorded magnetic audio tapes; rental of recorded magnetic video tapes; ] [electronic game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing information relating to computer gaming entertainment provided online via communication network] |
| Goods and Services | [ Amusement machines and apparatus for use in amusement parks, namely, amusement park rides, amusement game machines, and arcade game machines; fairground ride apparatus, namely, amusement park rides and ride-on game machines; arcade video game machines; coin-operated amusement machines, and automatic amusement game machines; home video game machines; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; ] [dolls;] [ dolls' clothes; ] [toys, namely, construction toys] [ and pull toys; building games; toy mobiles; ] [musical toys;] [ toy clocks; toy watches; ] [toy vehicles;] [ toy masks; baby rattles; kites; ] [stuffed toys; ornaments for Christmas trees, except illumination articles and confectionery; jigsaw puzzles;] [ radio-controlled toy vehicles; toy scooters; paper party hats; scale model vehicles; ] [toy building blocks;] [ kaleidoscopes; scale model kits; ] [play balloons;] [ rocking horses; ring games; go board games; Japanese chess (shogi games); scratch cards for playing lottery games; dice; cups for dice; Chinese checkers; chessboards; chess games; checkerboards; playing cards; dominoes; backgammon games; bingo cards; mah-jong; ] [board games] [ ; tables for indoor football; roulette wheels; parlour games; game machines and apparatus, namely, pinball games, LCD game machines, and handheld game consoles; pachinkos; darts; billiard equipment; sports equipment, namely, footballs, football body protectors, and trolley bags specially adapted for football equipment; swings; ice skates; golf clubs; skis; skateboards; snowboards; hang gliders; twirling batons; paragliders; fencing weapons; boxing gloves; roller skates; stationary exercise bicycles; swimming kick boards; floats for bathing and swimming; tables for table tennis; baseball gloves; climbers' harness; surfboards; surf skis; fishing tackle; printed lottery tickets, other than toys ] |
| 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 | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, December 4, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, June 13, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| 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 | Friday, June 13, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | LY Corporation |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8282 JP |
| Party Name | LINE CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | A Holdings Corporation |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | LINE CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | LINE CORPORATION |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, June 12, 2014 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, June 13, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, June 13, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 17, 2014 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, June 19, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, June 20, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, June 20, 2014 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, June 20, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, July 12, 2014 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, November 7, 2014 | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, November 17, 2014 | LIMITATION FROM THE IB - REQUEST EXAM REVIEW |
| Monday, November 17, 2014 | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Thursday, December 18, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 18, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, December 19, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 8, 2015 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, January 8, 2015 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2015 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2015 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Monday, March 16, 2015 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 16, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, March 16, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, April 10, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, May 4, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, May 4, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, June 7, 2015 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2015 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 12, 2016 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, June 9, 2016 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, May 23, 2017 | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED |
| Thursday, November 23, 2017 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED |
| Friday, August 21, 2020 | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 30, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 6, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, August 9, 2021 | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | PETITION TO DIRECTOR DENIED |
| Friday, December 24, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, January 10, 2022 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Monday, January 10, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, January 10, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 20, 2022 | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 |
| Saturday, February 5, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 25, 2022 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Friday, May 27, 2022 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 |
| Saturday, August 6, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, June 30, 2023 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Friday, February 23, 2024 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Sunday, August 25, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Sunday, August 3, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |