WIPO trademark

GHOST IN THE SHELL

MixedWIPOClass 9Class 16Class 18Class 20+5

"GHOST IN THE SHELL" is a trademark owned by Kodansha Ltd., filed at the WIPO on July 10, 2026. It is on file and covers classes 9, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 28, 35 and 41.

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GHOST IN THE SHELL
Trademark as filed with the WIPO
Status
Mixed
Filed
July 10, 2026
Registered
Not yet
Expires
July 10, 2036
Application no.
Not recorded
Registration no.
1933101
Office
WIPO
World Intellectual Property Organization
Mark type
Trademark
9 classes
Ownership

Who owns GHOST IN THE SHELL

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

Owner

Kodansha Ltd.

Japan

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Representative

Eikoh, P.C.

Eikoh, P.C

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services GHOST IN THE SHELL is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

  • Telecommunication machines and apparatus; personal digital assistants; game programs for arcade video game machines; application software; computer software; computer game programs; smartphone game software, downloadable; electronic game software for cellular telephones; video games software; game programs for home video game machines; electronic circuits and CD-ROMS recorded with programs for handheld games with liquid crystal displays; straps for mobile telephones; computer peripheral devices; phonograph records; downloadable music files; downloadable image files; downloadable video files; pre-recorded videos; pre-recorded DVDs; pre-recorded CDs; pre-recorded CD-ROMs; prerecorded videotapes; videotapes and videodiscs recorded with animation; prerecorded magnetic data carriers; pre-recorded data carriers for use with computers; optical disks featuring music; electronic publications, downloadable; decorative magnets; downloadable digital image files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; downloadable application software for virtual environments; covers for smartphones; cases for smartphones; mouse pads; computer keyboards; headphones; earphones; batteries, electric; battery chargers.

  • Printed matter; printed publications; books; magazines [periodicals]; paintings and calligraphic works; photographs [printed]; stationery; note books; writing instruments; pen cases; files [office requisites]; document holders [stationery]; stickers [stationery]; bookmarkers; desk mats; packaging containers of paper; bags of paper for packaging; plastic bags for packaging; shopping bags of paper or plastic; carrier bags of paper or plastic; placards of paper or cardboard; signboards of paper or cardboard; assorted pieces of colored paper; arts and crafts paper kits; printed art reproductions; paper and cardboard; posters; postcards; coasters of paper; trading cards, other than for games; cards; passport holders.

  • Bags; folding briefcases; shoulder bags; book bags; suitcases; carry-on bags; tote bags; handbags; boston bags; rucksacks; pouches; card cases [notecases]; key cases; money pouches; purses; commutation-ticket holders; business card cases; vanity cases, not fitted; umbrellas; clothing for domestic pets.

  • Furniture; tables; chairs [seats]; mirrors, looking glasses; personal compact mirrors; bookshelves; cushions; zabuton [Japanese floor cushions]; pillows; mattresses; hand-held flat fans; hand-held folding fans; standing photograph frames; photograph frames; picture frames; upright signboards of wood or plastics; trays, not of metal; figurines of wood, wax, plaster or plastic; statues of wood, wax, plaster or plastic; works of art of plastic; numberplates, not of metal; storage containers, not of metal; packaging containers of plastic; decorations of plastic for foodstuffs; bedding, except linen; paper picture frames.

  • Woven textile goods for personal use; towels of textile; handkerchiefs of textile; table napkins of textile; dish towels; bedsheets; futon quilts; quilts; covers for quilts; pillowcases; bed blankets; wall hangings of textile; curtains of textile or plastic; table cloths, not of paper; cloth labels; woven fabrics; knitted fabrics; felt and non-woven textile fabrics; seat covers of textile; sleeping bags; bath mitts.

  • Clothing; socks; tights; stockings; belts [clothing]; footwear; masquerade costumes; clothing for sports; headwear; gloves [clothing]; neck scarves [mufflers]; aprons [clothing]; raincoats; ear warmers being clothes; neckties; sleep masks; swimming costumes; swimming caps.

  • Toys; games and playthings; dolls; toys for pets; dice; playing cards; game machines and apparatus; sporting articles; trading card games; controllers for game consoles; video game consoles; arcade video game machines; amusement game machines; amusement apparatus for use in arcades; hand-held consoles for playing video games; joysticks for video games; card games; board games; dice games; stuffed toys; jigsaw puzzles; costume masks; toy figures; action figures; flat acrylic toy figures with stands; plastic character toys; printed lottery tickets.

  • Advertising and publicity services; online advertising on a computer network; public relations; organization of trade fairs; rental of advertising space; providing and rental of advertising space on the internet; marketing; providing information concerning commercial sales; providing commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services; retail services or wholesale services for clothing; retail services or wholesale services for footwear; retail services or wholesale services for bags and pouches; retail services or wholesale services for personal articles; retail services or wholesale services for toys, dolls, game machines and apparatus; retail services or wholesale services for paper and stationery; retail services or wholesale services for printed matter; retail services or wholesale services for bladed or pointed hand tools, hand tools and metal hardware; sales promotion for others; shop window dressing; television advertising; outdoor advertising; online marketing services; targeted marketing; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services.

  • Dubbing; arranging, conducting and organization of seminars; providing online electronic publications, not downloadable; art exhibitions; publication of books; arranging and planning of movies, shows, plays or musical performances; providing online images, not downloadable; providing videos from the internet, not downloadable; movie theatre presentations; film production, other than advertising films; film distribution; providing digital music from the internet, not downloadable; presentation of live show performances; production of radio and television programmes; production of videotape film in the field of education, culture, entertainment or sports [not for movies or television programs and not for advertising or publicity]; arranging and conducting of entertainment events; providing amusement facilities; providing information in the field of entertainment; organization of competitions [education or entertainment]; photographic reporting; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; game services provided online from a computer network; entertainment services; entertainment services provided in virtual environments.

FAQ

About GHOST IN THE SHELL

Who owns the trademark "GHOST IN THE SHELL"?

The WIPO trademark "GHOST IN THE SHELL" is owned by Kodansha Ltd.

What is the status of "GHOST IN THE SHELL"?

Its status at the WIPO is: mixed.

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}
ID=tm_7caafa17-104a-4b09-a7f2-0e6ebaef7608
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"
Response
{
  "id": "tm_7caafa17-104a-4b09-a7f2-0e6ebaef7608",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "GHOST IN THE SHELL",
  "status": {
    "primary": "mixed",
    "stage": "mixed"
  },
  "office_code": "WO",
  "application_number": null,
  "filing_date": "2026-07-10",
  "nice_classes": [
    9,
    16,
    18,
    20,
    24,
    25,
    28,
    35,
    41
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "KODANSHA LTD.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb7a5-4413-75b8-b3fb-3b7eaa3f3ec4"
    }
  ]
}