USPTO serial 78541241
AFRO SAMURAI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 8, 2006
- Examiner
- NEVILLE, BRIAN
- Law office
- Historical data usage
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Owner
TOKYO, JP
Tokyo, JP
Tokyo, JP
Tokyo, JP
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Eleanor M. Lackman
Eleanor M. Lackman Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP2049 Century Park East, 18th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90067United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ (Based on foreign reg# 4863141) ] DVDs, [ VHS tapes, and * videograms *] featuring animated series, live action films and motion pictures; video games, namely, video game software | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | [ (Based on foreign reg# 4863141) ] Comic books | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | [ (Based on foreign reg# 4872118) ] T-shirts | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | [ (Based on foreign reg# 4863141) ] toy action figures | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | [ (Based on foreign reg# 4863141)Retail store services, mail order services, and/or on-line retail store services featuring pre-recorded movies and television programs ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 038 | [ (Based on foreign reg# 4863141)Television broadcasting ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | [ (Based on foreign reg# 4863141) Planning, showing, production, and ] distribution of movies and television programs | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | NP89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | PR15 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 15 | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2016 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Oct 23, 2016 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Oct 23, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 8, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Aug 23, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 18, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 9, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 5, 2012 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 7, 2011 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 5, 2006 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Oct 3, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 30, 2006 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Aug 30, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 8, 2006 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| May 16, 2006 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Apr 26, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 24, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 10, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 8, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 15, 2006 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 3, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 3, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 10, 2005 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Aug 10, 2005 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Aug 3, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 13, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |