USPTO serial 79147872
LINE FRIENDS
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Reg. 4797193Status 707Registered
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 25, 2015
- Examiner
- GOLDEN, LAURA DAWN
- Law office
- Historical data usage
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Owner
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP
JP
JP
JP
JP
Attorney of record
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M. Scott Alprin
M. Scott Alprin Alprin Law Offices, P.C.5 Pinehurst Circle, N.W.Washington, DC 20015United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [Game programs for arcade video game machines; ][ portable telephones; ] [facsimile machines; phototelegraphy apparatus; radios; video telephones; walkie-talkies; compact disc players; tape recorders; record players; DVD players; DVD recorders;] [ digital cameras; ] [digital photo frames; camcorders; videodisc players; portable media players;] [ cell phone straps; ] [cell phone battery chargers;] [ cell phone covers; cell phone cases; carrying cases for cell phones; cell phones straps with screen cleaners; ] [hands-free kits for cell phones;] [ headphones; loudspeakers; ] [microphones; personal stereos; modems; computers; laptop computers;] [ sleeves for laptops; bags adapted for laptops; tablet computers; ] [protective cases for tablet computers; computer screens; computer touch screens;] [ computer keyboards; ] [printers for use with computers;] [ computer peripheral devices;] [computer operating recorded programs; downloadable computer software programs for operating system programs; computer game programs;] [ downloadable computer operating programs used for cell phones; blank USB flash drives; mouse pads; ] [optical character readers; bar code readers; electronic agendas;] [ pocket calculators; ] [electronic pocket translators; blank integrated circuit cards; electronic tags for goods; semi-conductors; electron microscopes; contact lenses; containers for contact lenses; sunglasses; goggles for sports * except for skiing or snowboarding; *] [ downloadable multimedia file featuring animated cartoons; ] [downloadable image files containing images of cartoons for use as computer screen background wallpaper; audio-video compact discs featuring music; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, books and brochures, all in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys] | SECTION 71 - CANCELLED | — |
| 016 | [ Pastes and other adhesives for stationery or household purposes; ] [packaging containers of paper;] [ paper bags; wrapping paper; packing paper; cardboard tubes; cardboard; ] [packaging containers of cardboard;] [ banners of cardboard; flags of cardboard; cardboard stationery; banners of paper; flags of paper; hygienic hand towels of paper; ] [face towels of paper, hand towels of paper; table napkins of paper; hand towels of paper; handkerchiefs of paper; tissues of paper for removing make-up; hygienic paper; paper;] [ toilet paper; ] [tissue paper; writing paper; stationery;] [ address stamps; ] [bookmarkers;] [ pencil point protectors; ] [crayons; greeting cards; felt writing pens;] [ stationery seals; pencil lead holders; scrapbooks; ] [sketch books;] [ sealing stamps, impression stamps; ] [stationery stickers; note books;] [ pastel crayons; ] [felt marking pens; pen clips; ball-point pens;] [ loose-leaf pads; ] [stamp cases; seal ink pads; pencils;] [ thumbtacks; ] [paper stationery;] [ pocket memorandum books; ] [folders for papers; rubber erasers;] [ terrestrial globes; stands for pens and pencils; ] [envelopes;] [ protractors as drawing instruments; paperweights; writing pads; Indian inks; ] [fountain pens;] [ writing brushes; ] [postcards; picture postcards;] [ sheet music; catalogues in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [calendars;] [ printed tickets; trading cards other than for games; pamphlets in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [posters;] [ magazines in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [books in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys] [ ; booklets in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; newspapers; blueprints; geographical maps; printed periodicals in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; almanacs; comic books; lithographs; calligraphic works; paintings, framed or unframed; photographs; photograph stands ] | SECTION 71 - CANCELLED | — |
| 025 | [Sleep masks; undershirts; overcoats; cardigans;] [ shower caps; ] [jackets;] [ jogging pants; sweat pants; scarves; ski jackets; ski trousers; ] [trousers; sweaters; night gowns; nightcaps;] [ neckties; ] [parkas; pajamas; panties and briefs; blouses; vests; waistcoats; polo shirts; ponchos;] [ mufflers; mantles; ] [hosiery; raincoats;] [ shirts for suits; ] [underwear;] [ school uniforms; ] [socks; nightwear;] [ swim wear; swim caps; ] [hats * except for skiing or snowboarding * ; headgear for wear, namely, caps * except for skiing or snowboarding *] [ and berets; uniforms; sports jerseys; stockings; spats; stocking suspenders; sock suspenders; belts ] [; footwear * except for skiing or snowboarding * ; sandals; slippers;] [ half-boots; ] [beach shoes; boots;] [ inner soles; shoe protective metal members for shoes and boots; boot uppers; ] [bath slippers; sports shoes * except for skiing or snowboarding *] [ ; masquerade costumes; full body suits; ski gloves; wetsuits for water-skiing; ski boots; football shoes; studs for football boots ] | SECTION 71 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [ Amusement machines and apparatus for use in amusement parks, namely, amusement park rides, amusement game machines, and arcade game machines; fairground ride apparatus, namely, amusement park rides and ride-on game machines; arcade video game machines; coin-operated amusement machines, and automatic amusement game machines; home video game machines; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; ] [dolls;] [ dolls' clothes; ] [toys, namely, construction toys] [ and pull toys; building games; toy mobiles; ] [musical toys;] [ toy clocks; toy watches; ] [toy vehicles;] [ toy masks; baby rattles; kites; ] [stuffed toys; ornaments for Christmas trees, except illumination articles and confectionery; jigsaw puzzles;] [ radio-controlled toy vehicles; toy scooters; paper party hats; scale model vehicles; ] [toy building blocks;] [ kaleidoscopes; scale model kits; ] [play balloons;] [ rocking horses; ring games; go board games; Japanese chess (shogi games); scratch cards for playing lottery games; dice; cups for dice; Chinese checkers; chessboards; chess games; checkerboards; playing cards; dominoes; backgammon games; bingo cards; mah-jong; ] [board games] [ ; tables for indoor football; roulette wheels; parlour games; game machines and apparatus, namely, pinball games, LCD game machines, and handheld game consoles; pachinkos; darts; billiard equipment; sports equipment, namely, footballs, football body protectors, and trolley bags specially adapted for football equipment; swings; ice skates; golf clubs; skis; skateboards; snowboards; hang gliders; twirling batons; paragliders; fencing weapons; boxing gloves; roller skates; stationary exercise bicycles; swimming kick boards; floats for bathing and swimming; tables for table tennis; baseball gloves; climbers' harness; surfboards; surf skis; fishing tackle; printed lottery tickets, other than toys ] | SECTION 71 - CANCELLED | — |
| 030 | Tea; tea-based beverages; [oolong tea, namely, Chinese tea; black tea, namely, English tea; mugi-cha, namely, roasted barley tea;] Japanese green tea; [ herbal infusions; ] coffee; coffee-based beverages; [ cocoa; cocoa-based beverages; chocolate-based beverages; ] [pastries;] [ confectionery made of sugar; candies sold as a unit with giveaway toys; ice cream; sherbets; caramels; candy; confectionary, namely, pastilles; cookies; crackers; ] biscuits; [ confectionery for decorating Christmas trees; macaroons; marzipan; chewing gum; ] chocolate [; tortillas; pies; bread; pancakes; ] [popcorn;] [ meat pies; rusks; waffles; sandwiches; tacos; tarts; steamed buns stuffed with minced meat, namely, Chinese-manjuh; hamburger sandwiches; cheeseburger sandwiches; hot dog sandwiches; pizzas; fruit flavored gelatin desserts; frozen yogurt; puddings; sugar confectionery; edible ices; ] [cakes] [ ; dessert mousses; rice cakes; cereal-based snack foods, namely, chips; oat-based food, namely, oat flakes; seasonings; soya sauce; honey; soya bean paste; meat gravies; ketchup; dressings for salad; sauces; chutneys; tomato sauce; mayonnaise; natural sweeteners; sugar; cooking salt; vinegar; salt for preserving foodstuffs; molasses for food; beer vinegar; maltose for food; ice cream mixes; sherbet mixes; noodles; oat flakes; oatmeal; corn flakes; cereal bars; spaghetti; pasta; breadcrumbs; macaroni; cake doughs; cereal preparations, namely, cereal bars and cereal based snack foods; processed cereal-based food to be used as a breakfast food, snack food or ingredient for making other foods; Chinese stuffed dumplings; Chinese steamed dumplings; sushi; fried balls of batter mixed with small pieces of octopus, namely, takoyaki; box lunches consisting primarily of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; ravioli; spring rolls; noodle-based prepared meals; instant doughnut mixes; instant pudding mixes; pancake mixes; flavored and sweetened instant gelatin mixes; instant pastry mixes; pasta sauce; cake powder; corn flour; wheat flour ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | [ Educational and instruction services, namely, classes and seminars in the fields of arts, crafts, sports, comics, cartoons, games, music, movies and toys; ] [providing online non-downloadable videos featuring animated cartoons; providing online non-downloadable comic books and graphic novels;] [ providing online non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, instruction manuals for games; book rental; art exhibition services; publication of books; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; amusements; entertainment, namely, live music concerts and organizing festivals for entertainment purposes; arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting social entertainment events; ] entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable music and images of cartoons via global communications networks; [ entertainment information; arranging and organizing of showing movies, shows, plays or musical performances; arranging and organizing of concerts; cinema presentations, namely, movie showing; cinema film production and movie film distribution; ] [providing on-line music and images of cartoons, not downloadable;] providing on-line animation pictures and images of cartoons, not downloadable; providing on-line pictures, images and sounds of cartoon characters and game characters, not downloadable [; presentation of live show performances; presentation of plays; presentation of musical performances; production of radio or television programs; production of television programs, namely, planning and production of cartoon programs; production of video tape film in the fields of education, culture, entertainment or sports, not for movies and television programs and not for advertising and publicity; production of music; organizing, arranging and conducting of sports competitions; organizing, arranging and conducting of entertainment, namely, live music concerts and festivals for entertainment purposes; sport camp services; arranging and organizing of fashion shows for entertainment purposes; ] [organizing, arranging and conducting of live performances by a costumed character; entertainment in the nature of live performances by a costumed character;] [ organization, arrangement and conducting of horse races; organization, arrangement and conducting of bicycle races; organization, arrangement and conducting of boat races; providing amusement facilities; providing karaoke services; providing amusement arcade services; amusement parks; rental of records or recorded magnetic audio tapes; rental of recorded magnetic video tapes; ] [electronic game services provided on-line from a computer network; providing information relating to computer gaming entertainment provided online via communication network] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | INPR | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED | — |
| Sep 23, 2026 | INPR | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | INPR | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED | — |
| May 28, 2026 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | NA71 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 71.P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 3, 2025 | ES71 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2024 | REM4 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | CHLD | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | RNWL | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED | — |
| Jun 2, 2023 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2023 | INNA | INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE | — |
| Feb 8, 2023 | INPR | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED | — |
| Aug 6, 2022 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Jun 8, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 27, 2022 | CHLD | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB | — |
| Mar 25, 2022 | ADCH | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB | — |
| Feb 5, 2022 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 20, 2022 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jan 10, 2022 | NA71 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 71AG | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 24, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 21, 2021 | PCDE | PETITION TO DIRECTOR DENIED | — |
| Nov 24, 2021 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Aug 9, 2021 | TPDR | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 30, 2021 | ES71 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2020 | REM3 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2020 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jan 8, 2020 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 23, 2017 | ADCH | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB | — |
| May 23, 2017 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 9, 2016 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 12, 2016 | FINO | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Jan 27, 2016 | FICS | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB | — |
| Jan 27, 2016 | FIMP | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED | — |
| Nov 25, 2015 | FICR | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 9, 2015 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 7, 2015 | GPNX | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| May 20, 2015 | OPNS | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB | — |
| May 20, 2015 | OP2R | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| May 20, 2015 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 4, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 4, 2015 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 10, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 16, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 16, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 16, 2015 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 14, 2015 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jan 14, 2015 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jan 14, 2015 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jan 8, 2015 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 8, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 17, 2014 | ATRV | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | LIME | LIMITATION FROM THE IB - REQUEST EXAM REVIEW | — |
| Nov 7, 2014 | LIMG | LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB | — |
| Jul 12, 2014 | RFNT | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Jun 20, 2014 | RFCS | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | — |
| Jun 20, 2014 | RFRR | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU | — |
| Jun 20, 2014 | RFCR | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | — |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 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. |
| Jun 17, 2014 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2014 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 13, 2014 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 12, 2014 | REPR | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB | — |