MOTTAINAI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, January 26, 2026, 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 79448573. The federal status of this trademark filing is NEW APPLICATION - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER as of Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This trademark is owned by The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.. The MOTTAINAI trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Nut and seed-based snack bars; organic nut and seed-based snack bars; berry-based fool; snack mixes consisting of dehydrated fruit and processed nuts; candied fruit snacks; snack mixes consisting of processed fruits, processed nuts or raisins; dried fruit-based snacks; fruit-based snack food; stir-fried chestnuts with sugar; crystallized fruits; bean-based snack foods; vegetable-based snack foods; fish-based snack food; meat-based snack foods; snack mixes consisting of wasabi peas, processed nuts, dehydrated fruit or raisins; potato crisps; edible oils and fats; milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; meat; eggs; seafood, not live; frozen vegetables; frozen fruits; charcuterie; processed seafood; processed vegetables and fruits; fried tofu pieces (abura-age); freeze-dried tofu pieces (kohri-dofu); jelly made from devils' tongue root (konnyaku); soya milk; tofu; fermented soybeans (natto); processed eggs; pre-cooked curry stew; instant or pre-cooked stew; instant ...

Clothing, namely, tops, bottoms, dresses, jumpsuits, overalls, suits, coats, sleepwear and loungewear, underwear, swimwear, headwear, belts, gloves, scarves, ties, hosiery; aprons; bandanas; mufflers as neck scarves; garters; footwear not for sports; protective members for footwear; clothing for sports, other than clothes for water sports, namely, sports shirts, sports pants, and athletic uniforms; boots for sport; sock suspenders; braces for clothing; waistbands; belts for clothing; masquerade costumes

Meat tenderizers for culinary purposes; tea; coffee; cocoa; water ice; sweets, confectionery, ice cream desserts and cereal-based snack food; Japanese traditional confectionery; cakes; rice crackers; rice dumplings; ice cream; caramels; candies; cookies; sponge cakes; chewing gums; chocolates; doughnuts; frozen yogurt confections; popcorn; confectionery; frozen confectionery; bread and buns; seasonings other than spices; spices; ice cream mixes; sherbet mixes; unroasted coffee beans; processed grains; chocolate spread; Chinese stuffed dumplings (gyoza, cooked); sandwiches; Chinese steamed dumplings (shumai, cooked); sushi; fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (takoyaki); steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (niku-manjuh); hamburger sandwiches; fresh pizzas; pre-packaged lunches consisting primarily of rice, and also including meat, fish or vegetables; hot dog sandwiches; meat pies; ravioli; yeast powder; fermented malted rice (koji); yeast; baking powder; cookie mixe...
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General Information


Serial Number79448573
Word MarkMOTTAINAI
Filing DateMonday, January 26, 2026
Status638 - NEW APPLICATION - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Status DateWednesday, May 6, 2026
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesNut and seed-based snack bars; organic nut and seed-based snack bars; berry-based fool; snack mixes consisting of dehydrated fruit and processed nuts; candied fruit snacks; snack mixes consisting of processed fruits, processed nuts or raisins; dried fruit-based snacks; fruit-based snack food; stir-fried chestnuts with sugar; crystallized fruits; bean-based snack foods; vegetable-based snack foods; fish-based snack food; meat-based snack foods; snack mixes consisting of wasabi peas, processed nuts, dehydrated fruit or raisins; potato crisps; edible oils and fats; milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; meat; eggs; seafood, not live; frozen vegetables; frozen fruits; charcuterie; processed seafood; processed vegetables and fruits; fried tofu pieces (abura-age); freeze-dried tofu pieces (kohri-dofu); jelly made from devils' tongue root (konnyaku); soya milk; tofu; fermented soybeans (natto); processed eggs; pre-cooked curry stew; instant or pre-cooked stew; instant or pre-cooked soup; instant or pre-cooked miso soup; dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (ochazuke-nori); pulses, preserved; sashimi
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, tops, bottoms, dresses, jumpsuits, overalls, suits, coats, sleepwear and loungewear, underwear, swimwear, headwear, belts, gloves, scarves, ties, hosiery; aprons; bandanas; mufflers as neck scarves; garters; footwear not for sports; protective members for footwear; clothing for sports, other than clothes for water sports, namely, sports shirts, sports pants, and athletic uniforms; boots for sport; sock suspenders; braces for clothing; waistbands; belts for clothing; masquerade costumes
Goods and ServicesMeat tenderizers for culinary purposes; tea; coffee; cocoa; water ice; sweets, confectionery, ice cream desserts and cereal-based snack food; Japanese traditional confectionery; cakes; rice crackers; rice dumplings; ice cream; caramels; candies; cookies; sponge cakes; chewing gums; chocolates; doughnuts; frozen yogurt confections; popcorn; confectionery; frozen confectionery; bread and buns; seasonings other than spices; spices; ice cream mixes; sherbet mixes; unroasted coffee beans; processed grains; chocolate spread; Chinese stuffed dumplings (gyoza, cooked); sandwiches; Chinese steamed dumplings (shumai, cooked); sushi; fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (takoyaki); steamed buns stuffed with minced meat (niku-manjuh); hamburger sandwiches; fresh pizzas; pre-packaged lunches consisting primarily of rice, and also including meat, fish or vegetables; hot dog sandwiches; meat pies; ravioli; yeast powder; fermented malted rice (koji); yeast; baking powder; cookie mixes; pancake mixes; pastry mixes; pasta sauce; by-product of rice for food (sake lees); rice; husked oats; husked barley; flour; bee glue in the nature of propolis for human consumption; seasoned powder for sprinkling on rice

Classification Information


International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 1, 2026
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 1, 2026
Primary Code029
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 DateFriday, May 1, 2026
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, April 23, 2026SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, May 1, 2026LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, May 5, 2026NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, May 5, 2026APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, May 6, 2026ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER