CIPO trademark

JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN

RegisteredCIPOFigurative markClass 30Class 33

"JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN" is a figurative mark owned by Kikkoman Corporation, filed at the CIPO on May 6, 1975. It is registered and covers classes 30 and 33.

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Data current as of June 14, 2025Official CIPO record

As filed with the CIPO

Status: Registered; Since July 27, 1979
Filed: May 6, 1975
Registered: July 27, 1979
Expires: July 27, 2034
Application no.: 385574
Registration no.: TMA234549
Office: CIPO; Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Mark type: Figurative mark; 2 classes

Ownership

Who owns JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

Kikkoman Corporation

Japan

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Representative

Chantal St. Denis

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

30Class 30 · Staple Foods
Soy sauce, sauce from refined soy, vinegar extract of soy sauce, extract of sauce from refined soy and other sauces.
33Class 33 · Wine and Spirits
Sake.; Alcoholic liquors (except medical wines).

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the CIPO, newest first.

September 13, 2024Nice Class(es) Acceptance Letter Sent
July 27, 2024Renewed; DP:2024/04/15 RD:2024/04/15 RR:(12596) CHANTAL ST. DENIS
April 15, 2024Adjusted Renewal Fee Received
October 8, 2015Rep for Service Changed; From: 11790 To: 12596
December 21, 2011Rep for Service Changed; From: 8390 To: 11790 / Voir Preuve au dossier/See evidence on File No. 148676
July 27, 2009Renewed; DP:2009/02/24 RD:2009/02/24 RR:(8390) GOWLING LAFLEUR HENDERSON LLP
July 4, 2000Rep for Service Name Changed
September 14, 1999Voir Preuve au dossier/See evidence on File No. 148676
September 14, 1999Amendment to Registration; Owner Address Change
July 27, 1994Renewed

3 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN

Who owns the trademark "JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN"?

The CIPO trademark "JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN" (application 385574) is owned by Kikkoman Corporation.

What is the status of "JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN"?

Its status at the CIPO is: registered.

When was "JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN" registered?

It was registered on July 27, 1979 and is due to expire on July 27, 2034.

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019deb3e-9730-75ab-b718-3bc147cb83ff",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "JAPANESE CHARACTERS & DESIGN",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "CA",
  "application_number": "385574",
  "filing_date": "1975-05-06",
  "nice_classes": [
    30,
    33
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "KIKKOMAN CORPORATION",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb6f6-c199-74ed-bb8f-e4df282729bc"
    }
  ]
}