USPTO serial 97534832
K MANGA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 29, 2026
- Examiner
- CHOSID-BROWN, ROBIN S
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Jonathan Hyman
Jonathan Hyman KNOBBE, MARTENS, OLSON & BEAR, LLP2040 MAIN STREET, 14TH FLOORIRVINE, CA 92614United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable computer software platforms for searching, displaying, viewing, reading, discussing, purchasing, ordering, sharing, lending, accessing and storing, reviewing, commenting on, social networking about, rating, and sending messages about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork on smartphones, tablet computers, handheld computers, wearable computers, computers, and the internet; Downloadable computer software for searching, displaying, viewing, reading, discussing, purchasing, ordering, sharing, lending, accessing and storing, reviewing, commenting on, social networking about, rating, and sending messages about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Downloadable mobile applications for searching, displaying, viewing, reading, discussing, purchasing, ordering, sharing, lending, accessing and storing, reviewing, commenting on, social networking about, rating, and sending messages about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Downloadable computer software platforms for use in the delivery, distribution, and transmission of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Downloadable computer software for use in the delivery, distribution, and transmission of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Downloadable mobile applications for use in the delivery, distribution, and transmission of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Downloadable software that enables users to download animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork and to receive news and information in the fields of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and enables users to chat with other users for social networking; Downloadable mobile applications that enable users to download animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork and to receive news and information in the fields of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and enable users to chat with other users for social networking; Downloadable software for use in the electronic storage of electronic publications in the nature of animated picture books, manga comic books, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comic books, fiction books featuring cartoons, fiction books featuring books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, fictional story books, books with animated artwork; Downloadable mobile applications for use in the electronic storage of electronic publications in the nature of animation magazines, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and animation artwork; Downloadable electronic books in the field of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Downloadable electronic comic books; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, books, and booklets in the field of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork in the fields of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Downloadable electronic publications, downloadable from databases and the internet, in the nature of magazines and books in the field of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Downloadable digital comics, manga comics, graphic novels, web comics, the foregoing downloadable via the internet and wireless devices; Downloadable comic strips; Downloadable manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics, the foregoing downloadable via the internet and wireless devices; Downloadable computer application software for mobile devices, namely, software for viewing digital comics; Downloadable computer software for viewing digital comic; Downloadable image files in the fields of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Downloadable image files containing artwork, text, relating to animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics | ACTIVE | May 10, 2023 |
| 035 | Online retail store services featuring electronic publications; Online retail store services featuring downloadable electronic publications; Retail store services featuring manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, cartoons, books, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, fictional stories, and artwork; Advertising, marketing and promotional services for others; Promoting the sale of goods and services of others through the distribution of online material; Conducting online public opinion polls and surveys regarding online retail store services featuring manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork | ACTIVE | May 10, 2023 |
| 041 | Providing online non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, animated comics, manga comic books, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comic books, cartoon strips, animated cartoon strips, graphic novels, light novels, web-based comic books, and magazines in the field of animated movies; Providing on-line non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of animated comics, manga comic books, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comic books, cartoon strips, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and magazines in the field of animated movies; Providing online non-downloadable electronic books in the field of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing online non-downloadable animated comics, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing online comic books and graphic novels, not downloadable; Providing on-line comic strips, not downloadable; On-line publication of electronic animated comics, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and magazines in the field of animated movies; Providing a website featuring online non-downloadable ongoing manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing a website featuring manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing an online searchable database featuring animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing a website featuring an online searchable database of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing online non-downloadable comic strips; Providing online non-downloadable comics; Providing on-line non-downloadable animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Publishing e-books in the field of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and animated movies; Publishing of books and reviews; Publishing of books, books about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and publishing of books in the field of animated movies; Multimedia publishing of books about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and multimedia publishing of books in the field of animated movies; Publication of on-line animated comics, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and books in the field of animated movies; Entertainment services, namely, providing recognition by way of award ceremonies to demonstrate excellence in the field of animation and comics | ACTIVE | May 10, 2023 |
| 042 | Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring computer software for searching, displaying, viewing, reading, discussing, purchasing, ordering, sharing, lending, accessing and storing, reviewing, commenting on, engaging in social networking about, rating, and sending messages about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork using smartphones, tablet computers, handheld computers, wearable computers, computers, and the internet; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for searching, displaying, viewing, reading, discussing, purchasing, ordering, sharing, lending, accessing and storing, reviewing, commenting on, engaging in social networking about, rating, and sending messages about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork using smartphones, tablet computers, handheld computers, wearable computers, computers, and the internet; Providing on-line non-downloadable web-based computer software and non-downloadable web-based computer software for searching, displaying, viewing, reading, discussing, purchasing, ordering, sharing, lending, accessing and storing, reviewing, commenting on, engaging in social networking about, rating, and sending messages about animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork using smartphones, tablet computers, handheld computers, wearable computers, computers, and the internet; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the delivery, distribution, and transmission of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in the delivery, distribution, and transmission of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Providing on-line non-downloadable web-based computer software and non-downloadable web-based computer software for use in the delivery, distribution, and transmission of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software that enables users to download animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork and to receive news and information in the fields of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software that enables users to download animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork and to receive news and information in the fields of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, animated cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, web comics, and animated movies; Providing on-line non-downloadable web-based computer software and non-downloadable web-based computer software that enable users to download animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork and to receive news and information in the fields of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, graphic novels, light novels, and web comics; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the electronic storage of electronic publications in the nature of animated comics, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and cartoons; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in the electronic storage of electronic publications in the nature of animated comics, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and cartoons; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable web-based computer software and non-downloadable web-based computer software for use in the electronic storage of electronic publications in the nature of animated comics, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and cartoons; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for viewing digital comics; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for viewing digital comics; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable web-based computer software and non-downloadable web-based computer software for viewing digital comics; Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, and engage in social networking services in the field of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork | ACTIVE | May 10, 2023 |
| 045 | Online social networking services; Online social networking in the field of animation, manga comics, illustrated graphic novels, comic books, digital comics, cartoons, books, ebooks, novels, graphic novels, light novels, magazines, web comics, fictional stories, and artwork; Online social networking services provided through a community website; Online social networking services accessible by means of downloadable mobile applications | ACTIVE | May 10, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 5, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 5, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 28, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Dec 2, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Sep 15, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 31, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| May 30, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 30, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 4, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jun 4, 2024 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Apr 9, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 30, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 30, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 30, 2024 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 8, 2023 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 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. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 30, 2023 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2023 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2023 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 18, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 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. |
| May 30, 2023 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| May 30, 2023 | 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. |
| May 30, 2023 | 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. |
| May 23, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 26, 2022 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 25, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 8, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |