USPTO serial 79430112
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Status 686 means your mark is published in the USPTO Official Gazette and in the 30-day opposition period. If no opposition is filed, prosecution typically continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. Monitor the opposition window. After it closes, watch for Notice of Allowance (intent-to-use) or registration (use-based).
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KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
JP
Other trademarks owned by KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
JP
Other trademarks owned by KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
JP
Other trademarks owned by KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
JP
Other trademarks owned by KAO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (also trading as Kao Corporation)
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Soaps, namely, non-medicated soaps and cosmetic soaps; cosmetics; cosmetics for skin care; cosmetic creams for skin care; make-up foundations; make-up preparations; facial washes; sunscreen preparations; wrinkle removing skin care preparations; topical skin sprays for cosmetic purposes; fabric softeners for laundry use; laundry starch | ACTIVE | — |
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| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 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. |
| Aug 5, 2026 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 26, 2026 | RFNT | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | RFCS | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | RFRR | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU | — |
| Feb 7, 2026 | RFCR | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 13, 2025 | LIMI | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | REPR | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB | — |