| Serial Number | 79262882 |
| Word Mark | NIWAKA |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 17, 2019 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 4, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 6115451 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 4, 2020 |
| Mark Drawing | 5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 19, 2020 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "NIWAKA" in stylized font. |
| Goods and Services | Cosmetics; perfumes; soaps for personal use; polishing preparations; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; toiletry preparation; essential oils; essential oils for food flavorings; fabric softeners for laundry use; laundry starch; perfumery; air fragrancing preparations; fumigation preparations, namely, perfumes; adhesives for cosmetic purposes; adhesives for affixing false hair; dentifrices; shoe polish; abrasives; cosmetics for animals; pre-moistened cosmetic tissues |
| Goods and Services | Eyeglasses; sunglasses; dosage dispensers; optical glass; electronic collars to train animals; abacuses; carpenters' rules; laboratory optical apparatus, namely, periscopes, binoculars, telescopes, and microscopes; surveying apparatus and instruments; calculating machines; ticket dispensers; portable emergency intercoms, emergency signal transmitters, safety tarpaulins, life nets, life-saving capsules for natural disasters, life jackets; signal lanterns; snorkels; lifeboats; satellites; fire engines; electrified fences; egg-candlers; ozonisers; cell phone batteries; chargers; neon signs; magnetic measuring apparatus and instruments; USB cables for cellphones; electric door bells; eyewear type smart phone; teaching robots; organic light-emitting diodes; magnets; video game cartridges; nose clips for divers and swimmers; safety goggles; cinematographic films in the field of jewelry or jewelry-making; cinematographic films in the field of comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation; DVDs featuring jewelry or jewelry-making; DVDs featuring comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation; protective shoes; locks, electric; downloadable multimedia file featuring information about jewelry or jewelry-making; downloadable multimedia file featuring comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation; photographic apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras, camera lenses, photographic flushbulbs, photographic filters, photographic viewfinders, photographic exposure meters, drying apparatus for photographic prints, stands for photographic apparatus; computers; downloadable smart phone application software that provides real-time, integrated business management intelligence by combining information from various databases and presenting it in an easy-to-understand user interface; downloadable smart phone application software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; downloadable smart phone application software used for project management in the field of business; downloadable smart phone application software for online shopping; downloadable smart phone application software to allow users to download electronic publications; downloadable smart phone application software for delivering wedding information; downloadable smart phone application software for delivering fashion information; downloadable smart phone application software for creating and editing music; downloadable smart phone application software for editing motion pictures; downloadable smart phone application software to allow users to download music; downloadable smart phone application software to allow users to download motion pictures; downloadable smart phone application software for playing games; recorded smart phone application software that provides real-time, integrated business management intelligence by combining information from various databases and presenting it in an easy-to-understand user interface; recorded smart phone application software to allow users to perform electronic business transactions via a global computer network; recorded smart phone application software used for project management in the field of business; recorded smart phone application software for online shopping; recorded smart phone application software to allow users to download electronic publications; recorded smart phone application software for delivering wedding information; recorded smart phone application software for delivering fashion information; Recorded smart phone application software for creating and editing music; Recorded smart phone application software for editing motion pictures; Recorded smart phone application software to allow users to download music; Recorded smart phone application software to allow users to download motion pictures; recorded smart phone application software for playing games; electric batteries; electric audio and visual apparatus and instruments, namely, audio-video receivers, audio headphones, audio recorders, video recorders, and audio and video cables; safety gloves for protection against accident or injury; helmets; diving suits; downloadable electronic documents featuring information about jewelry or jewelry-making; downloadable electronic documents featuring comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation; electronic coupons; selfie sticks used as smartphone accessories; covers for cellular phones; covers for smart phones; stands for cellular phones; stands for smart phones; straps for cellular phones; strap for smart phones, not of precious metal |
| Goods and Services | Jewellery and precious metals, namely, gold, silver or platinum, unwrought or semi-wrought; gemstones; paste jewelry; clocks and parts therefor; jewelry boxes; shoe jewellery; key rings of precious metals; jewellery made of precious metals; key fobs in the nature of jewelry; cuff links; works of art of precious metal; necklaces; rings; ornaments of precious metal in the nature of jewelry; earrings; tie pins; jewel pendants; jewelry brooches; bracelets; precious metal trophies |
| Goods and Services | Stationery; printed matter, namely, printed teaching materials in the field of jewelry, printed magazines and newsletters in the field of jewelry, printed invitations, printed certificates for use as awards, printed paper signs, and printed art reproductions; printed matter, namely, printed teaching materials, printed magazines and newsletters in the field of comedy, drama, action, adventure or animation; glue for stationery or household purposes; paper; kitchen paper; books; towels of paper; cardboard boxes; paper sacks for wrapping; bookbinding material; garbage bags of plastics for household use; silver paper; paper labels; cigar bands; paper pennants; covers of paper for flower pots; disposable housebreaking pads for pets; fitted toilet lid covers of paper; embroidery designs patterns; correcting ink used for heliography; food wrapping film for household purposes; passport covers; cream containers of paper; tablecloths of paper; paint rollers; histological sections for teaching purposes; label printing machines; sealing wax; bibs of paper; credit cards without magnetic coding; paintings; figures made of paper; printed photographs; photograph stands; architects' models |
| Goods and Services | Leather and imitations of leather; parasols and walking sticks; packaging containers of leather; bags; purses; pouch bags; leather sacks; harness for horses; cosmetic bags, sold empty; portable cosmetic cases, sold empty; clothing for pets; coverings of leather; straps for skates; umbrellas; sun umbrellas; valves of leather; leather straps; feeding bags for animals; reins for guiding children; labels of leather |
| Goods and Services | Combs and sponges; brushes; kitchen containers; cosmetic utensils; non-electric cleaning tools and washing utensils, namely, cleaning and polishing cloths, brushes for cleaning jewelry, mitts of fabric for cleaning, and jewelry cleaning kits comprised of a brush and also including wipes and a liquid solution; tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons; drinking vessels; heat-insulated containers; bottle openers; signboards of glass; coal scuttles; insect habitats; mouse traps; flower pots made of china; indoor aquaria; birdcages; toilet paper holders; coin banks; ironing boards; wash basins in the nature of bowls, not being parts of sanitary installations; candy boxes; glass lids; bottles for cosmetics; place mats, not of paper or textile; crockery; dishes or bowls used in memorial services for the deceased; candle holders of precious metal; eyeglass cleaning cloths; feeding troughs; ultrasonic insect killers; electric appliances for removing make-up; portable pots and pans for camping; gloves for household purposes; buttonhooks; material for brush-making; glass fibers, other than for textile use; fiberglass thread, other than for textile use; china statues; artificial nest eggs |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, scarves, shirts, blouses, t-shirts, polo shirts, pants, shorts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and caps being headwear; footwear; leotards and tights; uniforms; climbing clothes, namely, shirts, pants and climbing footwear; golf wear, namely, golf shirts, golf pants, golf skirts, golf jackets, golf shoes, and golf caps; clothes for fishing, namely, fishing shirts, fishing vests and fishing waders; sportswear, namely, athletic shorts, athletic shirts, athletic pants, athletic jackets, sport shirts, sport pants, track suits, and yoga pants; suits; shirts; caps being headwear; mufflers; scarfs; gloves with conductive fingertips that may be worn while using electronic touch screen devices; winter face masks; belts; raincoats; money belts; socks; neckties; gloves; mittens |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "NIWAKA" in the mark is "suddenly". |
| International Class | 003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 003 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, July 16, 2019 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NIWAKA Corporation |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Kyoto 604-8084 JP |
| Party Name | NIWAKA Corporation |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | NIWAKA Corporation |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | NIWAKA KOREA INC. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | KR |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, December 12, 2020 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Saturday, November 21, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, November 21, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, May 29, 2020 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 16, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, April 4, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, April 3, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, April 3, 2020 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Saturday, February 15, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, February 14, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, October 25, 2019 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Friday, September 20, 2019 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, September 5, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2019 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, August 16, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, August 15, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) WITHDRAWN FOR REVIEW |
| Saturday, July 20, 2019 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, July 19, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, July 18, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, July 11, 2019 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |