| Serial Number | 98263068 |
| Word Mark | MARU |
| Filing Date | Thursday, November 9, 2023 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, November 5, 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a speech cloud containing a stylized depiction of a face of a smiling shiba inu. Next to the speech cloud are the Japanese characters "ma" and "ru" above the wording "Maru". |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "Maru" and this means "circle" or "round" in English. |
| Goods and Services | Hand-operated cleaning tool for pet fur |
| Goods and Services | Pet clothing |
| Goods and Services | Pet toys |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "Maru" in the mark is "circle" or "round". |
| Goods and Services | Pet brushes; Combs for pets |
| International Class | 008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors. |
| US Class Codes | 023, 028, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 12, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 008 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 4, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| 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 | Monday, November 4, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 4, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Party Name | Hinode LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, August 10, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 4, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, November 4, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, November 4, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |