| Serial Number | 79404819 |
| Word Mark | S |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 21, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Tea; prepared coffee and coffee based beverages; prepared cocoa and cocoa based beverages; ice; sweets; chocolate confectionery; snacks other than meat-based, fish-based, fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based, namely, chocolate-based, cereal-based, rice-based, grain-based, and granola-based snacks; seasonings; spices; cereal preparations being breakfast cereals. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized letter "S" comprised of two semicircles with a shaded portion and portion in stripes. |
| Goods and Services | Optical machines and apparatus, namely, optical filters, lens filters for cameras, photographic filters, projectors, namely, liquid crystal display (LCD) projectors, video projectors, picture projectors, photographic projectors, cinematographic projectors, multimedia projectors, sound projectors, light projectors, digital projectors, slide projectors and overhead projectors, optical lenses, lenses for microscopes, lenses for telescopes, binoculars, tripods for cameras, rangefinders, magnifying glasses, optical glass binocular magnifiers, telescoping inspection mirrors, optical scanners, optical glasses, optical mirrors, prisms, optical image stabilizers used in cameras, video cameras, and digital cameras; eyeglass lenses; telescopes; binoculars; computer hardware; downloadable computer programs for use in database management, for use as a spreadsheet, for word processing, for use in image processing, for use in data processing; downloadable application software for use in database management, for use as a spreadsheet, for word processing, for use in image processing, for use in data processing; computers; downloadable computer software for use in database management, for use as a spreadsheet, for word processing, for use in image processing, for use in data processing; photographic machines and apparatus, namely, photographic cameras; personal digital assistants; spectacles; eyeglasses; sports goggles; sunglasses. |
| Goods and Services | Meat-based snack foods; fish-based snack foods; fruit-based snack foods; vegetable-based snack foods; bean-based snack foods; nut-based snack foods; edible oils and fats; milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; fresh, chilled and frozen meat for human consumption; eggs; fresh, chilled or frozen edible aquatic animals, namely, fish, not live; frozen vegetables; frozen fruits; processed meat; processed seafood; processed vegetables; processed fruits. |
| Goods and Services | Industrial packaging containers of leather; bags in the nature of all-purpose carrying bags, sports bags, tote bags, and backpacks; handbags; shoulder bags; tote bags; trunks being luggage; luggage; boston bags; rucksacks; leather notecases; key cases; wallets; vanity cases, not fitted; umbrellas and their parts; walking sticks. |
| Goods and Services | Sports equipment, namely, baseballs, baseball bats, baseball gloves; golf clubs and tennis rackets; athletic sporting goods, namely, athletic wrist and joint guards, elbow guards and knee pads for athletic use; toys, namely, stuffed animals; dolls; Go games; Japanese chess (Shogi games); Japanese playing cards (Utagaruta); dice; Japanese dice games (Sugoroku); dice cups; Chinese checkers as games; chess games; checkers; checker sets; conjuring apparatus for conjuring magic tricks; dominoes; playing cards; Japanese playing cards (Hanafuda); mah-jong; video game consoles; board games; puzzle board games; tabletop games; parlor games; trading card games; game machines and apparatus, namely, amusement game machines, electronic slot game machines, bingo machines, arcade video game machines, video game machines; billiard equipment; fishing tackle. |
| Goods and Services | Pharmaceutical preparations for treating and preventing tendon and muscle injuries and disorders and sports related injuries; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, sensory organs, the circulatory system, respiratory system, and the digestive system; pharmaceutical substances for the treatment of dermatological diseases, allergies and urogenital or anal conditions; pharmaceutical preparations for the prevention and treatment of disorders of the metabolic system; anti-inflammatory preparations; analgesics; disinfectants for sanitary purposes; fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and insect-repellents, other than for agricultural purposes; fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and insect-repellents only for agricultural purposes; dietary supplements for human beings; bandages for dressings; adhesive plasters for sanitary purposes; babies' diapers; adult diapers. |
| Goods and Services | Coasters of paper; stationery; paper stationery; writing implements; rubber erasers; seals being stationery; underlays for writing paper; stickers being stationery; stands for pens and pencils; pencil cases; containers of paper, for packaging; bags of plastics, for packaging; hygienic hand towels of paper; towels of paper; table napkins of paper; hand towels of paper. |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, t-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, pants, shorts, jackets, tank tops, dresses; jackets; skirts; trousers; coats; sweaters; shirts; nightwear; underwear; tee-shirts; sleep masks; aprons being clothing; socks; shawls; scarves; gloves and mittens being clothing; mufflers as neck scarves; leg warmers; neck gaiters; footmuffs, not electrically heated, being clothing; headwear; clothing belts; shoes and boots; insoles for shoes and boots; garters; sock suspenders; braces being suspenders for clothing; waistbands; protective members for footwear; footwear other than special footwear for sports; special footwear for sports; clothes for sports, other than clothes for water sports, namely, sports jackets, sports pants, sports shirts, sports jerseys, sports shorts, sports skirts, sports tank tops. |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry; key chains; jewelry cases; personal ornaments in the nature of jewelry; earrings; necklaces; bracelets; brooches being jewelry; rings being jewelry; lockets being jewelry; clocks and watches. |
| Goods and Services | Woven fabrics; cotton fabrics; hemp yarn fabrics; silk fabrics; wool yarn fabrics; chemical fiber fabrics; inorganic fiber mixed fabrics; mixed fiber fabrics; knitted fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; towels of textile; handkerchiefs made of textile; pillowcases; bed blankets; place mats of textile; coasters of textile; sleeping bags. |
| Goods and Services | Wholesale and retail store services featuring woven fabrics, bedding, clothing, diapers, footwear, other than special footwear for sports, bags and pouches, personal articles in the nature of cosmetics and hair brushes, foods and beverages, electrical machinery and apparatuses, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools and washing utensils, pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies, printed matter in the nature of books, paper and stationery, sports goods, toys, dolls, game machines and apparatus, lenses, telescopes and binoculars, clocks, watches and spectacles, eyeglasses and goggles, semi-wrought precious stones and their imitations, medical apparatus. |
| Goods and Services | Japanese sake [Nihonshu]; western liquors; alcoholic fruit beverages; Japanese shochu-based mixed liquor [Chuhai]; Chinese distilled liquors; flavored liquors. |
| Goods and Services | Beer; soft drinks; fruit juices; vegetable juices being beverages; mineral water being beverages; whey beverages. |
| Goods and Services | Medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgery; ophthalmologic inspection apparatus; intraocular prosthetic lenses for surgical implantation and structural and replacement parts for the aforesaid goods; inserter of intraocular prosthetic lenses used for surgical implantation; artificial implants, namely, posterior chamber intraocular lenses with an injector; supporters for medical purposes; sanitary masks. |
| Goods and Services | Cosmetic utensils in the nature of thread for eyebrow threading; non-electric cooking pots and pans; dinnerware, other than knives, forks and spoons; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; mugs; drinking bottles sold empty; cooler bags being insulated bags for food or beverage for domestic use; vacuum bottles being insulated flasks; coasters, not of paper or textile. |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials. |
| US Class Codes | 026, 039, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 010 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | KOWA COMPANY, LTD. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Party Name | KOWA COMPANY, LTD. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, September 19, 2024 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, September 20, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, September 20, 2024 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, September 21, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, September 21, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, September 22, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Saturday, October 12, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | WITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |