| Serial Number | 79199360 |
| Word Mark | RUGBY WORLD CUP JAPAN 2019 |
| Filing Date | Friday, April 22, 2016 |
| Status | 709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71 |
| Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 5499773 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 26, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 10, 2018 |
| Goods and Services | Education services, namely, providing seminars, classes, conferences, workshops in the field of rugby, physical fitness, safety and nutrition; educational training in the field of rugby, physical fitness, safety and nutrition; providing of training in the field of rugby, physical fitness, safety and nutrition; entertainment services, namely, in the nature of arranging, recording, organizing, production, conducting, booking and provision of sporting events, live and recorded sporting events, musical performances, concerts, club entertainment services, cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, festivals, live comedy stage shows, poetry readings and circus entertainment; publication of books; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; multimedia publication of interactive educational and entertainment products in the nature of films and books, compact discs, DVDs, mini-discs, CD-ROMs; rental of interactive educational and entertainment products, namely, films and books, compact discs, DVDs, mini-discs and CD-ROMs; providing statistics and information on sports performances; providing a website containing information relating to the sport of rugby, including team information, player statistics and news; organization of sporting and cultural events and cultural activities; electronic games services, namely, providing computer games on line or by means of a global computer network including those accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; providing interactive multi-player computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks including those accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; multimedia publishing of computer game software and video games software; providing on-line computer games and competitions in the field of sports including those accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; provision and organization of computer game and electronic gaming competitions; gambling, betting and gaming services in the nature of casino gaming, raffles and lotteries provided on-line or over-the-counter; organization of draws in the nature of raffles and competitions to win tickets to sporting events; organization of draws and competitions to win tickets and prizes to sporting events in magazines and through Internet or wireless electronic communication network; organization of community and professional sporting competitions; organization of sporting events; organization of sporting competitions and sporting events in the field of rugby; entertainment services in the nature of organizing, arranging, and conducting rugby games, rugby competitions, rugby matches and tournaments, musical performances, concerts, club entertainment services, cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, festivals, comedy stage shows, poetry reading and circus entertainment events; sporting and cultural activities; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; arranging and conducting of conferences in the fields of sports and rugby education, culture, sports and entertainment; arranging and conducting of congresses in the fields of sports and rugby education, culture, sports and entertainment; seat booking services for sporting events; seat and ticket reservation services for entertainment and sporting events; timing of sporting events; video and audio recording of sporting events; video and audio recording of entertainment events; production and distribution of television programs for others; news and commentary of sporting events via radio and television; film production, other than advertising films; provision of cinema facilities for cinema screenings of pre-recorded and live sporting events and entertainment events; providing cinema facilities and hosting public and private viewings of sporting and entertainment events; provision of live and pre-recorded entertainment and sporting performances in the nature of sporting events; live and recorded sporting events, musical performances, concerts, club entertainment performances, cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, theatrical performances at festivals, comedy stage shows, poetry readings and circus entertainment performances; production of sporting events for radio, film and television; production of pre-recorded and real-time radio and television programs over the internet; lottery services in the nature of scratch card services; sport camp services; ticket agency services for entertainment events; on-line entertainment ticket agency services; translation and interpreter services; information relating to the foregoing including information provided via on-line databases, the internet; news syndication reporting services; written text news editing and publishing of newspapers; news syndication reporting for the broadcasting industry; Organising and hosting professional and community sporting events; organizing and hosting events for and cultural purposes events; production and distribution of television programs; production of sporting events in the field of rugby for radio, film and television |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of of the word "RUGBY WORLD CUP" in black with the words "JAPAN" and "2019" below in black with two Asian characters between in red; above the wording is a design consisting of three separated curved lines in blue with white and grey outlining with the center object having a red circle with a ray that is gray, white, black, and blue emanating from the center downward into the other two lines. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "Nippon" and this means "Japan" in English. |
| Goods and Services | Games and playthings, namely, action skill games; plastic models being toys; action figures, darts and dart flights, dart boards, card games, parlor games, billiard balls; models being toys; toy windsocks; party games, teddy bears; stuffed toy bears; stuffed toy animals; toy cars and trucks; puzzles; dolls, plush toys, toy banks; soap bubbles; bubble making wand and solution sets; poker chips; basketballs, golf balls, baseballs, footballs; balloons; tables for indoor football; board games; game cards; arcade games; video game machines for use with external television receivers or monitors; handheld units for playing electronic games; video gaming consoles for playing computer games; handheld units for playing electronic games other than those adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; video games machines; coin operated video games; interactive educational games adapted for use with television receivers and/or monitors, Christmas tree decorations, sporting articles, namely, articles for gymnastics and rugby sports training, namely, goal post bolsters, touch and in-goal flags, flag pole protectors, touch-judge flags, tackle bags, rucking shields, training hurdles, resistance sleds; sport articles and equipment, namely, knee guards and pads, shoulder guards and pads, elbow guards and pads, shin guards and pads all for athletic use; sports bags specially adapted for carrying sporting equipment; gloves for rugby and ball sports; sports balls; balls for games; rugby balls; rugby goals; balls for games, rugby balls; playing cards |
| Goods and Services | Television and radio broadcasting, telecommunications and internet services, namely, broadcasting via the Internet, or by other electronic means, including wireless electronic communication devices; streaming of video and audio material from the Internet; provision of internet access to music, video, audio-visual and visual material on-line and via wireless and global communication networks including content accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; providing radio and television broadcasting of pre-recorded and real-time radio and television coverage over the internet; digital music streaming by mobile phones; teletext services; telephone and telecommunication services; electronic transmission of mail services; provision of telecommunications access and links to computer databases and the Internet; transmission and broadcast of radio and television programs and content related to sports and sporting events; computer aided transmission of messages and images; transmission of messages, entertainment media content, data and images; facsimile transmission services; cellular telephone communication services; electronic bulletin board services; message sending services via a website; providing access to databases; centralized computer telecommunications services, namely, providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; providing access to websites; provision of electronic transmission of to delete information relating to the timing of events, event locations, maps, driving and transport directions via websites; provision of internet access to content, websites, portals, social media, blogs including access via wireless electronic communication devices; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services; providing long distance telephone and cell phone communication services through the use of phone cards or debit; transmission of news services; news agencies services for electronic transmission; all the foregoing services available from computer databases, the Internet, via wireless communication networks and via global communication networks |
| Goods and Services | Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, invitation cards, paper gift wrap, paper coasters, cardboard or paper place mats, garbage bags of paper, food storage wrappers, paper coffee filters, mail, address and printed paper and cardboard labels, towels of paper, toilet paper, boxed facial and toilet tissues, paper handkerchiefs; paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, school supplies in the nature of art paper, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, rubber erasers, typewriter paper, copying paper, envelopes, themed writing pads of paper, blocks of paper in the nature of paper sheets, notebooks, writing paper, scribble pads, binders, archiving paper or cardboard boxes, document sleeves, book covers, bookmarks, painting pads, colouring books, drawing and adults and children's activity books; paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, luminous paper, adhesive note paper, crepe paper, tissue paper, staples, flags of paper, pennants of paper, decorations for pencils, newspapers, journals dealing with athletes or sport events, schedules in the nature of journals, calendars, notebooks and paper sheets for recording results and sporting event information, event photograph albums particularly dealing with athletes and sport events, photograph albums, autograph books, address books, personal organizers, road maps, paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, entry tickets including to hospitality, sport events, screenings of sport events, fan zones, fan fests, and festivals, printed paper or cardboard tickets, printed paper or cardboard passes and permits in the nature of entry tickets, printed ticket passes or paper or cardboard passes and permits for hospitality, sport events, screenings of sport events, fan zones, fan fests, and festivals, and cheques in the nature of bank checks; paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, printed timetables in the field of hospitality, sport events, screenings of sport events, fan zones, fan fests, festivals, pamphlets in the field of sporting events, leaflets in the field of sporting events, brochures in the field of sporting events, comic strips, collectable trading cards, sports trading cards, sticker albums, photographs of athletes and sport events, advertising signs and banners of paper or cardboard, decals, heat transfers made from paper and cardboard; paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, office requisites, namely, letter paper, blank writing journals, scrapbooks, diaries, stands for writing implements, drafting and ungraduated rulers, adhesive tape for stationery, dispensers for adhesive tape, stencils, clip boards, notepad holders, bookends, rubber and address stamps, credit cards without magnetic encoding of paper or cardboard; paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, passport holders, printed paper programmes and event programs including those relating to hospitality, sport events, screenings of sport events, fan zones, fan fests, festivals; phone cards, ATM cards, travel and entertainment cards, cheque guarantee cards and debit cards, all made of paper or cardboard and without magnetic coding |
| Pseudo Mark | RUGBY WORLD CUP JAPAN TWO THOUSAND NINETEEN |
| Goods and Services | Goods in precious metals or coated therewith, namely, necklaces, watches, wristwatches, watch straps, clocks, stopwatches, pendulums in the nature of pendulum clocks, clock and watchmaking pendulums, medallions, pendants, bracelets, pins being jewelry, team and player trading pins being jewelry, tie clips, medals, commemorative medals of precious metal, trophies of precious metals, cups in the nature of trophies and commemorative cups made of precious metal statues and sculptures made of precious metals, decorative pins for hats being jewelry, decorative key chains of precious metal, medals and badges for clothing of precious metal; decorative key holders of precious metal, medallions not of precious metal |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, shirts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, knitted shirts, pants and underwear, pullovers, sweaters, sleeveless pullovers, sports jerseys, sports over uniforms, sleeveless jerseys, dresses, skirts, swimming suits, bikinis, tracksuits, warm-up suits, shorts, uniforms, trousers, pants, jackets, sports jackets, track jackets, stadium jackets, rainwear, waterproof coats, tops and bottoms, coats, blazers, scarves, headscarves, mufflers, tank tops, shawls, wrist bands, belts, braces, gloves, aprons, bibs not of paper, pajamas, socks and stockings, garters, toddler and infant play suits; footwear, headgear, namely, caps, hats, bonnets, visor caps, head bands, ties, neckties, scarves, underwear, underclothes, anti-sweat underclothes, underpants for men and women |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, red; white; blue and grey is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising; business administration and management; market research; public relations |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "RUGBY," "JAPAN 2019," AND THE NON-LATIN CHARACTERS THAT TRANSLITERATE TO NIPPON |
| 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 | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| 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 | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| 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 | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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 | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 10, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | WORLD RUGBY EVENTS |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 98 - Unknown |
| Address | IE |
| Party Name | RUGBY WORLD CUP LIMITED |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | IE |
| Party Name | RUGBY WORLD CUP LIMITED |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | IE |
| Party Name | RUGBY WORLD CUP LIMITED |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | IE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, January 4, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, January 12, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, December 29, 2016 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, December 30, 2016 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 4, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2017 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, July 14, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 15, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, February 3, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, June 23, 2017 | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Friday, June 30, 2017 | LIMITATION FROM THE IB - REQUEST EXAM REVIEW |
| Friday, June 30, 2017 | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Thursday, August 10, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, August 15, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, March 1, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, March 2, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, March 5, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 21, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, December 15, 2017 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, January 22, 2018 | CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED |
| Thursday, March 1, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, September 27, 2018 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Thursday, September 27, 2018 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, October 19, 2018 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, April 6, 2018 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, June 26, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, July 20, 2018 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | CANCELLED SECTION 71 |
| Thursday, August 15, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 5, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Saturday, September 28, 2024 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 1, 2024 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |