NIKKA THE NIKKA WHISKY CO.,LTD. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 21, 2015, a trademark application was filed for NIKKA THE NIKKA WHISKY CO.,LTD. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NIKKA THE NIKKA WHISKY CO.,LTD. trademark a serial number of 79184008. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 71 as of Friday, April 14, 2023. This trademark is owned by THE NIKKA WHISKY DISTILLING CO., LTD.. The NIKKA THE NIKKA WHISKY CO.,LTD. trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:

Whisky; hard cider; brandy; vodka; liqueur; gin; alcoholic bitters; alcoholic beverages, except beer
nikka the nikka whisky co.,ltd.

General Information


Serial Number79184008
Word MarkNIKKA THE NIKKA WHISKY CO.,LTD.
Filing DateMonday, December 21, 2015
Status709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71
Status DateFriday, April 14, 2023
Registration Number5047533
Registration DateTuesday, September 27, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 12, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized word "NIKKA" on a fanciful shield with a checkboard background. Above the shield is a dragon's head facing forward, with antlers appearing on both sides of the dragon's head. A griffon appears on both the left and right side of the shield facing the shield. Below the shield is a scrollwork design, and at the very bottom of the mark is a banner with the wording "THE NIKKA WHISKY CO., LTD." appearing thereon.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesWhisky; hard cider; brandy; vodka; liqueur; gin; alcoholic bitters; alcoholic beverages, except beer
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"WHISKY CO., LTD"

Classification Information


International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 14, 2023
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE NIKKA WHISKY DISTILLING CO., LTD.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameTHE NIKKA WHISKY DISTILLING CO., LTD.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Party NameTHE NIKKA WHISKY DISTILLING CO., LTD.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressJP

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 5, 2024NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, December 14, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Friday, April 14, 2023CANCELLED SECTION 71
Thursday, January 26, 2023CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, December 24, 2021NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, September 27, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, November 27, 2020NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, October 16, 2020NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Saturday, May 20, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, February 3, 2017GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Friday, February 3, 2017GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Tuesday, December 27, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, September 27, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, July 12, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, June 22, 2016NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, June 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, June 4, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 31, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 31, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, May 14, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, April 11, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Monday, April 11, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Sunday, April 10, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Saturday, April 9, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 8, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 15, 2016APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, March 10, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, March 3, 2016SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB