| Serial Number | 99551206 |
| Word Mark | WAIPAPA TAUMATA RAU UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter; advertising and promotional materials; publications, including books, booklets, magazines, journals, periodicals, brochures, leaflets, stamps, posters, pamphlets, newspapers, newsletters, newssheets, information sheets, calendars, manuals, handbooks, plans, guides, stickers, diaries, notebooks, decals, timetables and course materials; stationery; writing instruments including pens, cards, envelopes and folders; card holders including business class holders, name card holders and identity card holders in this class; photographs; office requisites (except furniture); adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; instructional and teaching materials (except apparatus), including teaching manuals, handbooks, timetables and course materials |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of the Maori wording Waipapa Taumata Rau in the mark is many peaks of achievement. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) dark blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Scientific and technological services and research and design services thereto; industrial analysis and research services; research and development services, including research and development services provided by members of an academic, research organisation and/or professionals; laboratory services; scientific research services for medical purposes; software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services, namely the provision of education, teaching and training services; software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services for education, teaching and training purposes (as provided by a tertiary institution); software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services providing business management and administration services, namely the administration, operation and management of a tertiary institution; software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services providing business management and administration services, namely the administration, operation and management of a management of a student, student records, alumni and staff database; software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services providing retailing and wholesaling services and the provision of an online retail store; software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services providing careers and vocational guidance services; software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services providing scientific and technological research, design and analysis services; software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) services for the purposes of arranging, managing and providing temporary accommodation and student accommodation services; computer software services, namely providing online and interactive platforms that enables students to access, use and participate in online education courses, seminars, conferences and programs; hire and rental of computer software and hardware |
| Goods and Services | Education services; educational services including the organisation and holding of courses, seminars, lectures, classes, tutorials, clinics, examinations, symposiums, workshops and meetings; teaching and instructional services; practical demonstrations; tutoring and tuition services; training services; correspondence courses; university education services; provision of tertiary school services, including law schools and medical schools; educational institute services; provision of educational information; educational research; setting of education and training standards; examinations and qualifications; publication services, including publication of books, text and education materials; providing online publications; electronic publishing services; publication of educational materials; dissemination of educational material; educational services provided online; providing educational information and materials by means of online services from a database or via the internet; production of audio and audio-visual material; radio, webcast and multi-media production for educational and training purposes; library services; library research services; sporting and cultural activities; vocational guidance; hire and rental of educational and instructional materials, apparatus and equipment |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a shield, the top portion of which is white and contains three birds in dark blue, the bottom portion of which is dark blue and contains three stars and an open book in white. To the right of the shield are the words "Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland" in dark blue. |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, footwear and headgear, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, shorts, trousers, ties and hats |
| 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, December 16, 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | University of Auckland |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Auckland 1010 NZ |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |