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OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018)

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 87501573

Filing Date: 06/22/2017

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: YU-GI-OH! VRAINS (stylized and/or with design, see mark)

The literal element of the mark consists of YU-GI-OH! VRAINS.
The color(s) grey, white, light blue, dark blue, red and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the wording "YU-GI-OH!" in grey stylized letters above the word "VRAINS" in light blue and dark blue stylized letters, outlined with jagged red and black dots and lines, all superimposed on a roughly circular background of broken, irregular rings of white, dark blue and light blue and dark blue rays.
The applicant, Kabushiki Kaisha Shueisha, TA Shueisha Inc., a corporation of Japan, having an address of
      5-10 Hitotsubashi 2-Chome
      Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo
      Japan

requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

       International Class 009:  Straps for mobile phones; accessories for mobile phones, namely, earphones, phone cases; mouse pads; integrated circuit cards and other recording media, namely, DVDs and CDs recorded with computer programs for video and computer games; downloadable computer programs for video and computer games via communication networks; computer game programs; computer game programs for games adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; downloadable programs via communication networks for computer games adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; downloadable recordings featuring music via communication networks; exposed cinematographic films; exposed slide films; slide film mounts; recorded video discs, video tapes, DVDs, and CD-ROMs featuring animated cartoons and animation, and featuring movies in the field of adventure and children's entertainment; downloadable image files via the internet featuring animated cartoons and animation; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books and magazines in the field of comic, cartoon, game, music, movies and toys; computer game programs for arcade games adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; spectacles; sunglasses; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of comic books and magazines in the field of comics and cartoons
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

       International Class 016:  Notebooks for writing paper; stationery; postcards; rubber erasers; seals for stationery; stickers for stationery; writing instruments; bookmarkers; writing pads; pen and pencil cases; posters; trading cards; books and comic books featuring cartoons and children's stories; calendars; diaries; printed matter, namely, posters, brochures, and newsletters in the field of comics; electric pencil sharpeners; luncheon mats of paper; towels of paper; handkerchiefs of paper; pastes and adhesives for stationery or household use; comic books featuring cartoons and children's stories
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

       International Class 018:  Bags; shoulder bags; backpacks; Boston bags; carry-on bags; school bags; travelling bags; wallets; key cases; commutation-ticket holders; business card cases; pouches; umbrellas; parasols; walking sticks; canes; saddlery; clothing for domestic pets; envelopes of leather for packaging
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

       International Class 025:  Clothing; jackets; pants; coats; sweaters; sport shirts; polo shirts; shirts; blouses; shirts for suits; sweatsuits; pajamas; nightwear; underwear; swimwear; swimming caps; T-shirts; sleep masks; aprons; socks and stockings; shawls; scarves; gloves; mittens; neckties; neckerchieves; bandanas; under garments; mufflers; ear muffs; hoods; nightcaps; headgear for wear; footwear, not for sports; shoes; boots; masquerade costumes; garters; suspenders; waistbands; belts for clothing; clothes for sports; footwear for sports
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

       International Class 028:  Computer games consoles adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; toys, namely, action figures, dolls, puzzle games, and dominoes; playing cards; trading card games; cards for trading card games; coin-operated amusement machines and apparatus for use in amusement parks other than arcade video game machines; playing card game accessories, namely, playing card cases, playing card holders, mats for use in connection with playing card games, playing card shuffling devices and dice; jigsaw puzzles
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

       International Class 041:  (BASED ON SECTION 1(b)) Educational and instructional services, namely, providing classes, panel discussions, and seminars relating to arts, crafts, sports, comics, and entertainment, and providing information thereof; arranging, conducting, and organizing game events, namely, card game competitions; providing non-downloadable electronic books and electronic comics in the field of cartoons, games, movies, and toys via communication networks and providing information thereof; services of reference libraries for electronic publications; services of reference libraries for literature and documentary records and providing information thereof; providing non-downloadable images, namely, motion pictures and still images via the internet or mobile phone communications and providing information thereof; movie showing, movie film production, and movie film distribution and providing information thereof; entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable sound recordings featuring music via internet or mobile phone communications and providing information thereof; providing non-downloadable games via communications by computer terminals or mobile phone communications and providing information thereof; providing amusement facilities and providing information thereof; providing non-downloadable electronic books and electronic comics in the field of cartoons via communication networks and providing information thereof
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.

       International Class 041:  (BASED ON SECTION 1(a)) Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing series featuring animated cartoons provided through webcasts

In International Class 041, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 06/01/2017, and first used in commerce at least as early as 06/01/2017, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) a screen shot of the mark as used in on-line advertising for the services.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20671224226-20170622150518264845_._yu_gi_oh_vrains_-_Class_41_specimen__F2288335x96B9E_.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1



Translation
The English translation of YU-GI-OH in the mark is King of the Game.

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      David Ehrlich of Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.
      17th Floor
      4 Times Square
      New York, New York 10036
      United States
      212-813-5920(phone)
      Ehrlich-docket@fzlz.com (authorized)
The attorney docket/reference number is SHUE 1705311.

The applicant hereby appoints Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. of Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.
      17th Floor
      4 Times Square
      New York New York 10036
      United States
      212-813-5900(phone)
      Ehrlich-docket@fzlz.com (not authorized)
as applicant's representative upon whom notice or process in the proceedings affecting the mark may be served.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

David Ehrlich

Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.

17th Floor       4 Times Square

New York, New York 10036

212-813-5920(phone)

Ehrlich-docket@fzlz.com (authorized) E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant, the applicant's attorney, or the applicant's domestic representative at the e-mail address provided in this application. I understand that a valid e-mail address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in the loss of TEAS Reduced Fee status and a requirement to submit an additional processing fee of $125 per international class of goods/services.

A fee payment in the amount of $1650 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 6 class(es).

Declaration

	Basis: If the applicant is filing the application based on use in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a): The signatory believes that the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; The mark is in use in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate. And/Or If the applicant is filing the application based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e): The signatory believes that the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; The applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.
	The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or submission or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: Not Provided    Date: Not Provided
Signatory's Name: Not Provided
Signatory's Position: Not Provided
Payment Sale Number: 87501573
Payment Accounting Date: 06/23/2017

Serial Number: 87501573
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jun 22 16:28:44 EDT 2017
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XXX.XXX-201706221628441
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