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Approved and waiting on proof of use. It will register unless the applicant drops it, and its 16 Sept 2025 filing date already counts against anyone who files later.

Record

Serial number

79436893

Mark type

Word mark

Filed

16 Sept 2025

Published for opposition

31 Mar 2026

Attorney of record

Steven M. Espenshade

Goods and services

• Class 003 — Cosmetics and cleaning preparations: Laundry detergent; laundry soap; soap, namely bath soap, bar soap, body wash for humans or animals; shampoos; shampoos for pets; non-medicated dentifrices; toothpaste; non-medicated mouth wash and rinse; cosmetics; make-up palettes containing cosmetics; bath preparations, not for medical purposes; hair spray; mascara; decorative transfers for cosmetic purposes; temporary tattoo transfers for use as cosmetics; cosmetics for children; beauty masks; perfumery; air fragrancing preparations; air fragrance reed diffusers; room fragrances; fragrance sachets; pet fragrances; false nails; false eyelashes; nail art stickers.
• Class 005 — Pharmaceuticals: Cough syrups; cough drops; eye drops; antiseptics; first aid kits; adhesive bandages; bandages for dressings; babies' diapers; powdered milk for babies; dietary and nutritional supplements; vitamin and mineral supplements; food for babies.
• Class 009 — Scientific and electric apparatus: Recorded electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game programs; recorded video game programs; downloadable video game programs; video game cartridges; memory cards for video game machines; protective films adapted for smartphones; cases for smartphones; covers for smartphones; holders adapted for mobile telephones and smartphones; electronic storage media, namely blank electronic storage media, secure digital (SD) memory cards, blank flash memory cards; digital media, namely, pre-recorded downloadable audio and video recordings, CDs, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring live-action entertainment, animated entertainment, music and stories; recorded computer game software; downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; video disks with recorded animated cartoons; cinematographic film, exposed; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded motion picture videos discs, DVDs, and downloadable audio and video recordings featuring live-action entertainment, animated entertainment, music and stories; Audio books in the field of fiction; audio books in the field of non-fiction; downloadable ringtones featuring music and other sounds, via a global computer network and wireless communication devices; audio and video recordings featuring live-action entertainment, animated entertainment, music, stories, and games; musical sound recordings; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, videos featuring video games and trading card games; downloadable video files in the field of video games, games, toys, trading cards, artwork, children's entertainment, education, memes, movies, movie clips, music, music concerts, animated cartoons, and television; downloadable music files; downloadable image files of virtual clothing; downloadable electronic publications, namely, downloadable e-books featuring fiction stories, booklets, manuals and newsletters in the field of video games and trading card games; headphones; earphones; headsets; cases for earphones; cases for headphones; straps for cell phones; batteries; battery chargers; decorative magnets; eyeglasses; sunglasses; protective helmets for sports.
• Class 011 — Environmental control apparatus: Electric lights for Christmas trees; lamps; standard lamps; personal cooling packs, not for medical purposes; coffee machines, electric; electric kettles; apparatus for cooking, namely, electric rice cooker, electric griddles, electric cooking pots and pans, electric food steamer, microwave ovens, electric food dehydrators, electric food warmers, electric toasters for household purposes, air fryers, electric pressure cookers, slow cookers, multicookers, electric waffle makers, electric sandwich makers; electric fans for personal use.
• Class 014 — Jewelry: Key rings comprised of split rings with decorative fobs or trinkets; key chains comprised of split rings with decorative fobs or trinkets; charms for key rings; jewelry boxes; collectible coins; jewelry; jewelry charms; necklaces; bracelets; earrings; tie pins; rings being jewelry; medals; ornamental lapel pins; shoe jewelry; watches; clocks; watch bands; works of art of precious metal; commemorative coins.
• Class 016 — Paper goods and printed matter: Office requisites, namely office binders and file folders; wrapping paper; paper bags and sacks; place mats of paper; coasters of paper; table napkins of paper; tablecloths of paper; paper; tissue paper; stationery; paper notebooks; pen cases; paint boxes for use in schools; writing instruments; pens; pencils; rubber erasers; pencil sharpeners, electric or non-electric; printed postcards; printed greeting cards; stickers; printed matter, namely calendars, children's activity books, magazines and manuals in the field of video games and trading cards; printed books in the field of children's entertainment, fiction stories, and video games and trading cards; printed comic books; printed posters; paintings; wall decals; paper party decorations; decorations of paper for foodstuffs; printed sewing patterns; stencils; passport holders; bookends; printed coloring books; printed photographs.
• Class 018 — Leather goods: Clothing for pets; collars for animals; bags, namely book bags, carry-on bags, shoulder bags, handbags, backpacks, drawstring bags, travel bags, and luggage; school bags; rucksacks; suitcases; credit card cases; purses; wallets; key cases; luggage tags; garment bags for travel; bags for sports; vanity cases, not fitted; umbrellas.
• Class 020 — Furniture: Pillows; cushions; packaging containers of plastic; decorations of plastic for foodstuffs; fans for personal use, non-electric; beds for household pets; furniture; chests for toys; cradles; infant walkers; camping mattresses; picture frames; statues of wood, wax, plaster or plastic; nameplates, not of metal; wind chimes; personal compact mirrors; works of art of wood, wax, plaster or plastic; wood containers for packaging, namely, packaging containers of bamboo; deck chairs; display stands; paper photo frames; mirrors, namely decorative mirrors, bathroom mirrors, wall mirrors, hand mirrors; pet cushions.
• Class 021 — Housewares and glass: Floss for dental purposes; hair brushes; combs; brushes for washing up; toothbrushes; fitted vanity cases; cosmetic utensils, namely cosmetic brushes; containers for household or kitchen use; drinking flasks; glass bowls; soup bowls; utensils for kitchen and cleaning purposes, namely serving spoons, serving forks, and chopsticks; bottles, sold empty; mugs; cups; dishes; plates; paper plates; cookie jars; lunch boxes; drinking bottles for sports; insulated lunch bags; drinking straws; coasters, not of paper or textile; place mats of plastic; tablemats, not of paper or textile; trays for household purposes; dustbins for household purposes; coin banks; soap holders; dishes for soap; cold packs for chilling food and beverages; soap dispensing bottles, sold empty; covers for tissue boxes.
• Class 024 — Fabrics: Fabrics for textile use; adhesive fabric for application by heat; towels of textile; handkerchiefs of textile; quilts; children's blankets; bed blankets; throws; blanket throws; travelling rugs; lap blankets; covers for cushions; pillowcases; bed linen; tablemats of textile; table napkins of textile; place mats of textile; coasters of textile; flags of textile or plastic; banners of textile or plastic; blankets for household pets; wall hangings of textile; unfitted fabric furniture covers; bed covers; curtains of textile or plastic; picnic blankets; household linen; sleeping bags; fabrics with patterns and designs printed thereon; shower curtains of textile or plastic; fitted toilet lid covers of fabric or fabric substitutes.
• Class 025 — Clothing: Clothing, namely polo shirts, sweatshirts, parkas, jackets, raincoats, pants, dresses, sweatpants, skirts, and sweaters; shirts; tee-shirts; pajamas; underwear; bathing suits; socks; scarves; neck scarves; ear muffs; gloves as clothing; bibs not of paper; hats; caps being headwear; cap peaks; belts for clothing; footwear; sports shoes; sandals; slippers; masquerade costumes; Halloween costumes; sleep masks.
• Class 027 — Floor coverings: Carpets for automobiles; mats, namely bath mats, door mats, and personal exercise mats; textile floor mats for use in the home; carpets; carpets and rugs; rugs; wall hangings, not of textile; yoga mats; wallpaper.
• Class 028 — Toys and sporting goods: Games, namely card games, promotional game cards, trading card games; toys, namely toy balls being balls for games, toy key chains being stuffed toys, toy figures, water toys, plush toys, inflatable toys, party favors in the nature of small toys, toy balloons, toy building blocks, toy vehicles, toy construction sets, toy models, infant toys, toy musical instruments, bath toys, collectible toy figures; stuffed toys; dolls; portable games with liquid crystal displays; protective films adapted for screens for portable games; video game machines; controllers for game consoles; hand-held units for playing video games; arcade video game machines; board games; playing cards; ornaments for Christmas trees, except lights, candles and confectionery; party balloons; protective carrying cases specially adapted for handheld video games; trading cards for games; trading card games; carrying cases specially adapted to hold trading cards for games; card games; joysticks for video games; jigsaw puzzles, puzzle board games, manipulative puzzles, mosaic puzzles; sports equipment, namely sports balls, snowboards, skateboards, Badminton sets, water slides, swimming floats, roller skates; swimming rings; play swimming pools; ride-on toys; ride-on toys and accessories therefor.
• Class 029 — Meats and processed foods: Fruit-based snack food; potato chips; meat-based snack food; vegetable-based snack food; nut-based snack foods; milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; cheese; milk beverages, milk predominating; yogurt; frozen fruits; preserved meats and sausages; canned fish; processed fish; vegetables, processed; fruit, processed; jellies for food, other than confectionery; jams; prepared nuts; soups; preparations for making soup; pre-cooked stew; eggs; milk substitutes; vegetable-based meat substitutes; soya patties; frozen vegetables; processed eggs.
• Class 030 — Staple foods: Tea; tea-based beverages; coffee; coffee-based beverages; cocoa; cocoa-based beverages; pastries; candies; ice cream; cookies; chocolate; popcorn; chewing gum; bread and buns; sandwiches; pizzas; pies; cakes; pancakes; frozen yogurt; crackers; mints for breath freshening; jelly confectionery; seasonings; ketchup; dressings for salad; cereal preparations, namely oatmeal, corn flakes, breakfast cereals, and cereal bars; cereal-based snack foods; noodles; pasta; pasta sauce; rice; powders for making ice cream; unroasted coffee beans; chocolate-based spreads; cake mixes.
• Class 032 — Light beverages: Soda water; table waters; fruit juice; soft drinks; vegetable juices beverages; non-alcoholic carbonated beverages; non-alcoholic sparkling fruit juice beverages; non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages; whey beverages.
• Class 035 — Advertising and business services: Advertising; public relations; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; demonstration of goods; promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events; marketing services; customer loyalty services and customer club services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes; marketing, advertising, and promoting the retail goods and services of others through wireless electronic devices; online retail store services for downloadable and pre-recorded music and movies; retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely clothing for use in online virtual worlds; retail store services featuring games; retail store services featuring toys.
• Class 038 — Telecommunications services: Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; communications by computer terminals; computer aided transmission of messages and images; video-on-demand transmission; providing online forums for transmission of messages among computer users; transmission of greeting cards online; streaming of data; streaming of audiovisual games material and digital audiovisual media content on the internet; transmission of electronic mail; providing information in the field of telecommunications.
• Class 041 — Education and entertainment services: Entertainment services namely providing non-downloadable images featuring images of characters and scenes from an electronic game and trading card games via a global computer network and wireless networks; entertainment services, namely providing temporary use of non-downloadable video games; providing online videos featuring animation, not downloadable; providing online non-downloadable videos in the field of animation via a website; provision of non-downloadable videos via a video-on-demand service; entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series featuring animation show provided through the Internet; providing information in the field of entertainment; providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazine and e-books in the field of fiction stories, video games and trading cards; providing online non-downloadable videos featuring video games and trading card games; providing online music, not downloadable; arranging and conducting of concerts; entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; organization of electronic game and trading card game events and competitions; providing amusement arcade services; amusement park services; organization of electronic sports competitions; organizing and conducting social entertainment events; providing recreational areas in the nature of play areas for children; rental of motion pictures; presentation of live show performances; presentation of musical performances; presenting museum exhibitions; teaching, namely, providing advice and information in the field of educational and entertainment activities and events for children.
• Class 043 — Restaurant and hotel services: Providing temporary accommodation; hotel accommodation services; reservation of hotel rooms; providing food and beverages; restaurant services; café services; cafeteria services; food and drink catering; take-away restaurant services; day nursery services.

Owner

• Nintendo of America Inc., WA, US
• Nintendo of America Inc., WA, US
• Nintendo Co., Ltd., JP

Prosecution history

• 31 Mar 2026 — OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
• 31 Mar 2026 — PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
• 26 Mar 2026 — NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
• 26 Mar 2026 — REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
• 25 Mar 2026 — NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
• 11 Mar 2026 — NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
• 11 Mar 2026 — NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
• 04 Mar 2026 — APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
• 03 Mar 2026 — TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
• 03 Mar 2026 — CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
• 03 Mar 2026 — TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
• 28 Feb 2026 — NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
• 28 Feb 2026 — REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
• 11 Feb 2026 — ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
• 11 Feb 2026 — TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED