USPTO serial 98626982
KAKAO FRIENDS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 18, 2026
- Examiner
- WLODARCZYK, CAROLYN A
- 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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Owner
Jeju-si, Jeju-do, KR
Jeju-si, Jeju-do, KR
Jeju-si, Jeju-do, KR
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Sang Ho Lee
Sang Ho Lee Bridgeway IP Law Group, PLLC11350 Random Hills RdSuite 800Fairfax, VA 22030Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Covers for safety belts for automobile seats; photography drones; carts; pet strollers; small wagons for children; motorcycles; parts and accessories for motorcycles, namely, structural parts for motorcycles; strollers; cars; cup holders for use in automobiles; parts and accessories for automobiles, namely, structural parts for automobiles; structural parts and accessories for automobiles, namely, arms rests for vehicle seat, luggage bags specially adapted for fitting in the trunk of vehicles, car interior organizer bags specially adapted for fitting in vehicles, nets and trays specially adapted for fitting in vehicles; bicycles; parts and accessories for bicycles, namely, structural parts for bicycles; tires for vehicle wheels; hand cars, namely, dollies being wheeled platforms for transporting heavy items | ACTIVE | Aug 10, 2018 |
| 014 | Key rings comprised of split rings with trinket or decorative fob; key rings of leather; gemstones; memorial cups of precious metals; coins, namely, nonmonetary coins, collectible coins; precious metal trophies; jewel cases of precious metal; musical jewelry boxes; shoe jewellery; works of art of precious metal; model figures in the nature of ornaments made of precious metal; holiday ornaments being figurines of precious metal, other than tree ornaments | ACTIVE | Aug 10, 2018 |
| 018 | Luggage tags; leather bags; bags, namely, leather bags, handbags, shoulder bags, duffel bags, travel bags, beach bags, backpacks, school bags, and carry-all bags; coin purses; mountaineering sticks; pouches for holding make-up, keys and other personal items; business card cases; beach umbrellas being beach parasols; sport bags; bags for carrying pets; pet restraining devices consisting of breast harnesses for use in pet grooming or veterinary care; clothing for pets; parasols being sun umbrellas; all-purpose reusable carrying bags; luggage; trunks being luggage; umbrellas; folding umbrellas; purses; sling bags; trekking sticks; handbags; portable cosmetic bags sold empty | ACTIVE | Aug 10, 2018 |
| 026 | Shoe ornaments not of precious metal in the nature of shoe trimmings; shoe laces; buttons; laces and embroidery; arts and crafts findings, namely, top-knots being pompoms; decorative articles for the hair, namely, hair nets, hair sticks, hair scrunchies, hair buckles, hair clips, hair wraps, hair rods, hair barrettes, hair bows, hair ties, and hair slides; hair pins and hair grips; needles; haberdashery being dressmakers' articles, except thread, namely, ribbons and braids; shoulder pads for clothing; haberdashery ribbons; artificial Christmas garlands incorporating lights; hair bands | ACTIVE | Aug 10, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 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. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 19, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 19, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 19, 2026 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| May 14, 2026 | 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 14, 2026 | 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 14, 2026 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 14, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 1, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |