| Serial Number | 85598518 |
| Word Mark | WEIß SCHWARZ |
| Filing Date | Monday, April 16, 2012 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4380942 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 6, 2013 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 11, 2012 |
| Goods and Services | [ (Based on 44(e)) Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable electronic games for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays or other games with display screens via communication networks including the Internet; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable electronic games for mobile phones or portable radio communication machines and apparatus via communication networks including the Internet; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable electronic games for personal computers via communication networks including the Internet; educational and instruction services, namely, conducting classes, seminars or workshops in the field of games and animations; production of radio or television programs; entertainment services, namely, providing images and pictures featuring characters appearing in games and animations via communication networks including the Internet; organization of games; conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of games and animations; conducting trading card game contests, tournaments and championships; conducting and organization of seminars in the field of games and animations; providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, books, newsletters and brochures in the field of games and animations ] |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "Weiß" above the wording "Schwarz". A fleur-de-lis appears to the right of the wording "Weiß". Two horizontal curved lines appear below the wording "Weiß". Katakana characters appear above the wording "Schwarz". |
| NOT AVAILABLE | The non-Latin characters in the mark transliterate to "vaisushuvarutsu" and this has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | [ (Based on 44(e)) Downloadable computer game programs for home video game machines; electronic circuits and digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring game programs for home video game machines; downloadable computer game programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; electronic circuits and digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring game programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; downloadable computer programs for games with display screens; electronic circuits and digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring game programs for games with display screens; downloadable game programs for mobile phones and portable radio communication machines and apparatus; electronic circuits and digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring game programs for mobile phones and portable radio communication machines and apparatus; downloadable computer game programs for personal computers; electronic circuits and digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring game programs for personal computers; downloadable computer game programs; electronic circuits and digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring game programs; electronic circuits; computer game programs; straps for mobile phones; phonograph records featuring music; downloadable music files; downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; pre-recorded CDs, DVDs and high definition digital discs featuring games and animations; downloadable image files containing games and animations; downloadable images in the field of games and animations; downloadable static images in the field of characters appearing in games and animations; downloadable dynamic images in the field of characters appearing in games and animations; electronic circuits and digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring newspapers, magazines, books, geographical maps, drawings, plans and photographs featuring games and animations; downloadable electronic publications, namely, books, magazines, catalogs, newsletters and pamphlets featuring games and animations ] |
| Amendment to a Registration/Renewal Certificate | In the statement, classes 009 and 041 is deleted. |
| Goods and Services | (Based on Use in Commerce) Trading card games; play mats for trading card games; playing card cases for holding and protecting cards for trading card games; playing card holders for trading card games |
| Goods and Services | [ (Based on 44(e)) Binders, albums and file folders for holding cards for trading card games; binders and albums for collecting cards for trading card games; ] cardboard storage containers and storage boxes exclusively used for holding cards for trading card games; [ writing implements; seals; bookmarkers; plastic sheets for writing; stickers; stationery; magazines featuring games and animations; trading cards; catalogs featuring games and animations; calendars; newsletters featuring games and animations; pamphlets featuring games and animations; books in the field of games and animations; ] [ game handbooks and game strategy guide books; printed matters, namely, ] [ newspapers, photographs, magazines, ] [ books ] [, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures all ] [ in the field of games ] [ and animations] ; cards for trading card games; plastic sleeves for holding and protecting trading cards |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "Weiß Schwarz" in the mark is "white black". |
| 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 | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 16, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| 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 | Monday, April 23, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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 | Monday, April 23, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, March 29, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, April 23, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Bushiroad Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 164-0011 JP |
| Party Name | Bushiroad Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo JP |
| Party Name | Bushiroad Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, April 23, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 19, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 24, 2012 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 29, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, June 4, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, June 4, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 4, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 25, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 1, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, November 2, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, November 2, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2012 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2012 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, November 21, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2013 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, June 20, 2013 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Friday, June 21, 2013 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, June 27, 2013 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Monday, July 1, 2013 | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2013 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, June 2, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 6, 2018 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 19, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 5, 2019 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, August 6, 2019 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Friday, October 18, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Friday, October 18, 2019 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Friday, October 18, 2019 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 15, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 15, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 15, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, April 15, 2022 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Friday, April 15, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Friday, April 15, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 15, 2022 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Saturday, August 6, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 24, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED |
| Friday, May 30, 2025 | OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED |