MOTTAINAI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 10, 2006, a trademark application was filed for MOTTAINAI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MOTTAINAI trademark a serial number of 78834855. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Friday, February 1, 2008. This trademark is owned by The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.. The MOTTAINAI trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Staple Food Products, Light Beverage Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Gum arabic glue for stationery or household purposes; seaweed glue that is alginic acid glue extracted from brown algae, for stationery or household purposes; Japanese glue called kasugai-nori, for stationery or household purposes; casein pastes for stationery or household purposes; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; devils' tongue starch paste for stationery and household purposes; gelatine glue for stationery or household purposes; starch paste for stationery or household purposes; animal glue for stationery or household purposes; paste for handicraft, for stationery or household purposes called banjaku-nori; red algae gelatine glue, for stationery or household purposes called funori; plastic adhesives for stationery or household purposes; latex glue for stationary or household purposes; sealing wax; printers' reglets that are interline leads; printing types; addressing machines; inking ribbons; electric staplers for offices; envelope sealing machines for offices; stamp ...

Meerschaum that is raw or partly worked material; loading pallets not of metal; beehives that are hive boxes or honeycombs; hairdresser's chairs; barbers' chairs; angle valves of plastics, not for machine elements; ball valves of plastics, not for machine elements; cocks of plastics, not for machine elements; butterfly valves of plastic, not for machine elements; liquid storage tanks or reservoirs not of metal or masonry; industrial water tanks not of metal or masonry; liquefied gas storage tanks not of metal or masonry; gas storage tanks not of metal or masonry; containers for transport, not of metal; curtain fittings, namely, traverse rods, poles, curtain rods, finials, curtain hooks and rings; metal-substitute plastic fasteners, in the nature of bolts, nails, rivets and screws; nails, wedges, nuts, screws, tacks, bolts, rivets and casters not of metal; hardware washers not of metal and not of rubber or vulcanized fiber for use in the assembly of items such as furniture; locks non-el...

Starch based binding agents for ice cream; meat tenderizers for household purposes; starch based thickeners for whipped cream; aromatic preparations for food not from essential oils, namely, spice blends; oolong tea that is Chinese tea; black tea that is English tea; tea of salty kelp powder called kombu-cha; tea of parched powder of barley with husk called mugi-cha; Japanese green tea; coffee that is roasted, powdered, granulated, or in drinks; coffee substitutes that are artificial coffee or vegetable preparations for use as coffee; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa that is roasted, powdered, granulated, or in drinks; chocolate food beverages not being dairy or vegetable based; cocoa beverages with milk; ice; table ice; ice blocks; sugared beans called ama-natto; starch-based candies called ame; pellet-shaped rice crackers called arare; rice dumplings dressed with sweet bean jam called ankoro; cakes of sugar-bounded millet or popped rice called okoshi; fried dough cookies called kari...

Black beer that is toasted-malt beer; imitation beer; stout; lager beer; isotonic beverages; guarana drinks; mineral water; coffee flavored syrup for making food beverages; cola drinks; soda pops; sherbets that are beverages; syrups for beverages; ginger ale; carbonated drink mixes; aerated water that is soda water; ramune that are Japanese soda pops; lemonades; lemon squash; orange juice beverages; grape juice beverages; tomato juice beverages; pineapple juice beverages; apple juice beverages; extracts of hops for making beer; whey beverages; vegetable juices that are beverages

Promoting the goods and services of others through dissemination of advertising via magazines, newspapers, television, radio, the inside and/or outside of vehicles; balloons, signboards, bill-posting, and street and shop-front dissemination of advertising materials; product demonstration; advertising by mail order that is direct mail advertising; advertising copy writing; shop window display arrangement services; issuance of trading stamps that may be redeemed for goods or services; business management analysis or business consultancy; marketing research; business management of hotels for others; business management and financial statement preparation for businesses; medical doctor referral; referral of scientific or technological experts; housekeeper referral; nurse referral; referral of cleaning engineers; dentist referral; midwife referral; referral of cooks and chefs; interpreter referral; referral of waiters and waitresses; beautician referral; model referral; pharmacist referral;...
mottainai

General Information


Serial Number78834855
Word MarkMOTTAINAI
Filing DateFriday, March 10, 2006
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateFriday, February 1, 2008
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 8, 2007

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesGum arabic glue for stationery or household purposes; seaweed glue that is alginic acid glue extracted from brown algae, for stationery or household purposes; Japanese glue called kasugai-nori, for stationery or household purposes; casein pastes for stationery or household purposes; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; devils' tongue starch paste for stationery and household purposes; gelatine glue for stationery or household purposes; starch paste for stationery or household purposes; animal glue for stationery or household purposes; paste for handicraft, for stationery or household purposes called banjaku-nori; red algae gelatine glue, for stationery or household purposes called funori; plastic adhesives for stationery or household purposes; latex glue for stationary or household purposes; sealing wax; printers' reglets that are interline leads; printing types; addressing machines; inking ribbons; electric staplers for offices; envelope sealing machines for offices; stamp obliterating machines; drawing instruments; typewriters; checkwriters for offices; mimeographs; relief duplicators; paper shredders for office use; franking machines and franking machines that are stamping machines; rotary duplicators; marking templates; electric pencil sharpeners; decorators' paintbrushes; babies' diapers of paper; paperboard boxes for industrial packaging; paper bags and sacks; corrugated cardboard boxes; fiberboard boxes; food wrapping plastic film for household use; garbage bags of paper for household use; garbage bags of plastics for household use; paper patterns for knitting and for making clothing; tailors' chalk; banners of paper; flags of paper; air pumps for indoor aquaria; glass bowls for live goldfish; water tanks for live fish; artificial aquarium landscapes and fish reefs not of metal for indoor aquaria; water pumps for indoor aquaria; hygienic paper; towels of paper; table napkins of paper; hand towels of paper; handkerchiefs of paper; baggage tags in the nature of paper identification tags; printed lottery tickets other than toys; table cloths of paper; printing paper; India paper; carbon paper; glassine paper; newsprint paper; blotter; typewriting paper; toilet paper; writing paper; wrapping paper; rice paper; parchment paper; filter paper; ivory manila board; colorboard that is colored paperboard; paper in the nature of strawboard; white paperboard; fluting paper that is corrugating medium; linerboard for corrugated cardboard; chipboard; millboard; postcard paper; roofing paperboard; mulch paper; oiled paper for paper umbrellas called kasa-gami; gunpowder wrapping paper; tissue paper for use as material of stencil paper called ganpishi; Japanese handicraft paper; paper made from paper mulberry called kohzo-gami; paper for use as material of stock certificates called shokenshi; paper for Japanese sliding screens called shoji-gami; calligraphy paper; cardboard made from paper mulberry called senkasi; coarse tissue for toiletry use; paper made from paper mulberry called tengujosi; stencil paper that is mimeograph paper; Japanese paper called torinoko-gami; napkin paper; duplicating paper; thick Japanese paper called hosho-gami; filter paper; paper lace; imitation leather paper; perforated cards for jacquard looms; acid-resistant paper; corrugated cardboard; paraffined paper that is waxed paper; paper for Japanese indoor sliding partitions called fusumagami; fireproof paper; mildew-proof paper; waterproof paper; anti-rust paper; oilproof paper; luminous paper; ordinary cellophane paper; moisture-proof cellophane paper; synthetic paper; albums, namely, photograph albums and memory books; cards that is stationery; carbon paper that is finished products; ruled paper that is finished products; scrapbooks; sketchbooks; score-cards; score-books; account books; pocket memorandum books; account slip pads; stencil paper that is finished products; tracing cloth that is finished products; pattern tracing paper that is finished products; note books; writing pads; envelopes; plotting papers that are graph paper as finished products; business card paper that is semi-finished; letter paper that is finished products; loose-leaf pads; pencils; pencil point protectors; bone folders for creasing paper; felt writing pens; mechanical pencils; slate pencils; steel pens that are styluses or stencil pens; chalks; felt marking pens; pen nibs; penholders; ball-point pens; fountain pens; writing brushes; painters' easels; silk canvas that are painters' article; drawing boards that are painters' article; canvas for painting; crayons; paintbrushes; pastels; palettes for painters; charcoal pencils; writing ink; ink erasers; inkwells; sealing stamps; stamp cases; stamp stands; seal ink pads; pencil sharpeners; thumbtacks; paperclips; rubber erasers; blackboards; blackboard erasers that are chalk erasers; paper tags; seals that are stationery; bookmarkers; underlays for writing paper; correcting fluid for type; rulers for stationery and office use; letter racks; paper folders; inkstones that are ink reservoirs; inking pads; stickers that are stationary; ink sticks called sumi; writing slates; adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes; adhesive tape dispensers that are office requisites; strips of fancy paper called tanzaku; terrestrial globes; price tags; notice bills; numbering stamps; date stamps that are daters; stands for pen and pencil; pen and pencil cases and boxes; paperweights; protractors for stationery and office use; paper knives that are letter openers; India inks; stapling presses that are non-electric staplers; Japanese ceremonial paper strings called mizuhiki; finger-stalls that are office requisites; paper labels; picture postcards; sheet music; song books; mail order catalogues in the field of clothing, books and food; calendars; general feature magazines that are publications; printed timetables; books, namely, a series of fiction paperback books; newspapers; geographical maps; diaries; industry newsletters in the field of business management; paintings and their reproductions; hanging scrolls for mounting a picture, a calligraphic work or the like called jiku; calligraphic works and their reproductions; engravings and their reproductions; photographs; photograph stands
Goods and ServicesMeerschaum that is raw or partly worked material; loading pallets not of metal; beehives that are hive boxes or honeycombs; hairdresser's chairs; barbers' chairs; angle valves of plastics, not for machine elements; ball valves of plastics, not for machine elements; cocks of plastics, not for machine elements; butterfly valves of plastic, not for machine elements; liquid storage tanks or reservoirs not of metal or masonry; industrial water tanks not of metal or masonry; liquefied gas storage tanks not of metal or masonry; gas storage tanks not of metal or masonry; containers for transport, not of metal; curtain fittings, namely, traverse rods, poles, curtain rods, finials, curtain hooks and rings; metal-substitute plastic fasteners, in the nature of bolts, nails, rivets and screws; nails, wedges, nuts, screws, tacks, bolts, rivets and casters not of metal; hardware washers not of metal and not of rubber or vulcanized fiber for use in the assembly of items such as furniture; locks non-electric, not of metal; cushions that are furniture; Japanese floor cushions called zabuton; pillows; mattresses; Japanese food boxes of veneer or cardboard called oribako; wooden boxes for industrial purposes; wood barrels; casks not of metal for industrial packaging purposes; corks that are stoppers for industrial packaging containers; plastic stoppers for industrial packaging containers; plastic lids and caps for industrial packaging containers; wooden stoppers for industrial packaging containers; wooden lids and caps for industrial packaging containers; drinking straws; embroidery frames and hoops; nameplates and door nameplates not of metal; flagpoles; hand-held flat fans; hand-held folding fans; non metal garden stakes for plants or trees; beds for household pets; dog kennels; nesting boxes for small birds; step ladders and ladders not of metal; letter boxes not of metal or masonry; hat hooks not of metal; plastic shopping baskets; water tanks for household purposes not of metal or masonry; hanging boards that are Japanese style pegboards using positional hooks; tool boxes not of metal; fixed towel dispensers not of metal; cupboards; cupboards for tea-things cabinets called chadansu; wardrobes; Japanese style low tables called zataku; office desks; dining tables; writing desks; Japanese style low desks called wazukue; easy-chairs; Japanese style arm rests called kyosoku; stools; Japanese style floor seats called zaisu; dining chairs; settees and the like; high chairs for babies; dressers that are dressing tables; three-mirror dressing tables; cheval glasses; hand mirrors that are a part of a dresser; toy boxes and chests; umbrella stands; shoe cabinets; bookshelves; beds; showshelves; jewelry boxes and caskets not of precious metal; book stands; bookcases; magazine racks; lockers; indoor window blinds that are shade as furniture; blinds of reed, rattan or bamboo called sudare; bead curtains for decoration; oriental single panel standing partition called tsuitate; oriental folding partition screens called byoubu; benches; advertising balloons; upright signboards of wood or plastics; plastic sculptures of food samples; funerary urns; shintoist upright tubular ritual vases for sakaki tree twigs called sakaki-tate; coffin fittings, namely, non-metal handles and hinges; ritual flower vases; coffins; Buddhist family altars called butsudan; portable non metal shrines for shintoism called mikoshi; cradles; infant walkers; mannequins; costume display stands; sleeping bags for camping; picture frames; plaster sculptures; plastic sculptures; wooden sculptures; rattan that is unworked or partly worked material; tree barks; reeds that are raw or partly worked material; rushes that are raw or partly worked material; onigaya hay that is raw or partly worked material; sedges that are unworked or partly worked material; vegetable aggregate for plaster called susa; straw of wheat, barley or oats; rice straw; tusks that are raw or partly worked material; whalebones; sea shells; artificial horns; ivory that is unworked or partly worked material; animal horns; animal teeth; tortoiseshells that are unworked or partly worked material; animal bone that is unworked or partly worked material; coral that is unworked or partly worked
Goods and ServicesStarch based binding agents for ice cream; meat tenderizers for household purposes; starch based thickeners for whipped cream; aromatic preparations for food not from essential oils, namely, spice blends; oolong tea that is Chinese tea; black tea that is English tea; tea of salty kelp powder called kombu-cha; tea of parched powder of barley with husk called mugi-cha; Japanese green tea; coffee that is roasted, powdered, granulated, or in drinks; coffee substitutes that are artificial coffee or vegetable preparations for use as coffee; coffee beverages with milk; cocoa that is roasted, powdered, granulated, or in drinks; chocolate food beverages not being dairy or vegetable based; cocoa beverages with milk; ice; table ice; ice blocks; sugared beans called ama-natto; starch-based candies called ame; pellet-shaped rice crackers called arare; rice dumplings dressed with sweet bean jam called ankoro; cakes of sugar-bounded millet or popped rice called okoshi; fried dough cookies called karintoh; soft pin-rolled cakes of pounded rice called gyuhi; crystal sugar pieces that are confectionery; rice crackers called senbei; sweet dumplings called dango; sweet bean jam coated with sugared-bean based soft shell called nerikiri; glutinous starch syrup called mizu-ame; Japanese style steamed cakes called mushi-gashi; sweet pounded rice cakes called mochi-gashi; bean-jam filled wafers called monaka; pastry shells for monaka; bars of sweet jellied bean paste called yohkan; dried sugared cakes of rice flour called rakugan; ice candies; ice cream; wafers; castilia sponge cakes; hardtacks that are confectionery; caramels; candies that are sweets; cookies; crackers; cones for ice cream; sherbets that are sorbets; cream puffs; sponge cakes; toffees that are taffies; chewing gums; chocolate; doughnuts; gum drops being confectionary; nougat; pies; biscuits; fruit jellies that are confectionery; frozen yoghurt that are confectionery ices; pancakes; popcorn; marshmallows; rusks; waffles; bean jam buns; cream buns; jam buns; bread; buns; fermented soybean paste called miso; Worcester sauce; meat gravies; ketchup; soy sauce that is soya sauce; vinegar; vinegar mixes; dipping soup for soba noodle called soba-tsuyu; salad dressings; white sauce; mayonnaise; sauces for barbecued meat; cube sugar; sweeteners, namely, fructose for food; crystal sugar not confectionery; sugar; maltose for food; honey for food; sweeteners, namely, glucose for food; powdered starch syrup for food; starch syrup for food; table salt mixed with sesame seeds; cooking salt; roasted and ground sesame seeds; celery salt; chemical seasonings; mustard powder that is spice; curry powder that is spice; pepper powder that is spice; Japanese pepper powder spice called sansho powder; clove powder that is spice; hot pepper powder that is spice; cinnamon powder that is spice; Japanese horseradish powder spice called wasabi powder; ice cream mixes; sherbet mixes; unroasted coffee that is unprocessed; udon noodles that are uncooked; oat flakes; oatmeal; dried cooked-rice; enriched rice that is uncooked; pasta-wrappings for gyoza; corn flakes; powder of sweetened bean jam called sarashi-an; artificial rice that is uncooked; spaghetti that is uncooked; somen noodles that are very thin wheat noodle, uncooked; instant udon noodles; instant soba noodles; instant Chinese noodles; soba noodles that are Japanese noodles of buckwheat, uncooked; Chinese noodles that are uncooked; bean-starch noodles called harusame, uncooked; bread crumb; Chinese rice noodles called bifun, uncooked; dried pieces of wheat gluten called fu, uncooked; canned cooked rice; macaroni that is uncooked; pounded rice cakes called mochi; almond paste; Chinese stuffed dumplings called gyoza, cooked; sandwiches; Chinese steamed dumplings called shumai, cooked; sushi; fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus called takoyaki; steamed buns stuffed with minced meat called niku-manjuh; hamburgers sandwiches that are prepared; pizzas that are prepared; box lunches, being food packages consisting primarily of bread, crackers and/or cookies, that are prepared; hot dog sandwiches that are prepared; meat pies that are prepared; ravioli that is prepared; yeast powder; fermenting malted rice called koji; yeast; baking powder; instant jelly mixes; instant doughnut mixes; instant pudding mixes; instant pancake mixes; mixes of sweet adzuki-bean jelly called mizu-yokan-no-moto; sake lees for food; husked rice; processed oats, namely, husked oats; husked barley; Japanese arrowroot powder called kudzu-ko, for food; wheat flour for food; rice flour for food; corn starch for food; sago palm starch for food; sweet potato starch for food; potato flour for food; buckwheat flour for food; tapioca flour for food; corn flour for food; pulse flour for food; barley flour for food; gluten for food
Goods and ServicesBlack beer that is toasted-malt beer; imitation beer; stout; lager beer; isotonic beverages; guarana drinks; mineral water; coffee flavored syrup for making food beverages; cola drinks; soda pops; sherbets that are beverages; syrups for beverages; ginger ale; carbonated drink mixes; aerated water that is soda water; ramune that are Japanese soda pops; lemonades; lemon squash; orange juice beverages; grape juice beverages; tomato juice beverages; pineapple juice beverages; apple juice beverages; extracts of hops for making beer; whey beverages; vegetable juices that are beverages
Goods and ServicesPromoting the goods and services of others through dissemination of advertising via magazines, newspapers, television, radio, the inside and/or outside of vehicles; balloons, signboards, bill-posting, and street and shop-front dissemination of advertising materials; product demonstration; advertising by mail order that is direct mail advertising; advertising copy writing; shop window display arrangement services; issuance of trading stamps that may be redeemed for goods or services; business management analysis or business consultancy; marketing research; business management of hotels for others; business management and financial statement preparation for businesses; medical doctor referral; referral of scientific or technological experts; housekeeper referral; nurse referral; referral of cleaning engineers; dentist referral; midwife referral; referral of cooks and chefs; interpreter referral; referral of waiters and waitresses; beautician referral; model referral; pharmacist referral; referral of barbers and hairdressers; auctioneering; import-export agencies; arranging newspaper subscriptions; shorthand services; transcription; document reproduction; publicity material rental; rental of typewriters and copying machines; employment agency services; rental of vending machines
Translation of Words in MarkThe foreign wording in the mark translates into English as wasteful in Japanese.

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 16, 2006
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - 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 Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 16, 2006
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class030 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 16, 2006
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 16, 2006
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 16, 2006
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo 100-8051
JP

Party NameThe Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTokyo 100-8051
JP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, April 2, 2008ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Wednesday, April 2, 2008ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2007NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 8, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 18, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, March 10, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, March 10, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, February 12, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, February 10, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, February 9, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 9, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 5, 2006FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, October 5, 2006FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 4, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, October 3, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 3, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 13, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 13, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, April 10, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 16, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM