The trademark TOTORO was filed by Kabushiki Kaisha Studio Ghibli, a corporation established under the laws of Japan (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 1, 2020, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on June 30, 2020 by GRUPO OSBORNE S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by AGUILAR I REVENGA and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on June 14, 2020 by ESSENTIAL EXPORT, LIMITADA on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by AROCHI & LINDNER, S.L. and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on April 12, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Pouches
Vanity cases, not fitted
Charm bags (omamori-ire)
Umbrellas and their parts
All of the aforementioned being merchandising goods of the cartoon character Totoro.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Cushions
Japanese floor cushions
Pillows
Mattresses
Hand-held flat fans
Hand-held folding fans
Furniture
Indoor window blinds
Blinds of reed, rattan or bamboo
Bead curtains for decoration
Window shades.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Woven textile goods for personal use
Mosquito nets
Bedsheets
Futon quilts
Quilt covers for futons
Futon ticks, being unstuffed futon covers
Pillowcases
Blankets
Table napkins of textile
Dish towels for drying
Toilet seat covers of textile
Seat covers of textile
Wall hangings of textile
Curtains
Table cloths [not of paper]
Draperies.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Non-Japanese style outerclothing
Coats
Sweaters
Shirts
Tops [clothing]
Clothing
Nightwear
Underwear [underclothing]
Swimwear [bathing suits]
Swimming caps [bathing caps]
Camisoles
Tank-tops
Tee-shirts
Japanese traditional clothing
Sleep masks
Aprons
Collar protectors
Socks and stockings other than special sportswear
Puttees and gaiters
Fur stoles
Shawls
Scarves
Japanese style socks [Tabi]
Japanese style socks covers [Tabi covers]
Gloves and mittens
Neckties
Neckerchieves
Bandanas
Thermal underwear
Thermal socks
Mufflers
Ear muffs
Nightcaps
Headgear for wear
Garters
Sock suspenders
Suspenders
Waistbands
Belts for clothing
Shoes and boots [other than special footwear for sports]
Japanese style wooden clogs [Geta]
Japanese style sandals [Zori]
Masquerade costumes
All of the aforementioned being merchandising goods of the cartoon character Totoro.
The mark was filed in class 26 with following description of goods:
Insignias for wear [not of precious metal]
Badges for wear [not of precious metal]
Buckles for clothing
Brooches for clothing
Special sash clips for obi
Bonnet pins [not of precious metal]
Ornamental adhesive patches for jackets
Brassards
Hair ornaments
Buttons and the like.
The mark was filed in class 34 with Smokers' articles and all of the aforementioned being merchandising goods of the cartoon character Totoro..
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Providing of electronic publications
Services of reference libraries for literature and documentary records
Book rental
Art exhibitions
Publication of books
Arranging and planning of movies, shows, plays or musical performances
Providing videos from the Internet, not downloadable
Movie theatre presentations and movie film production and distribution
Providing digital music from the Internet, not downloadable
Presentation of live show performances
Direction or presentation of plays
Presentation of musical performances
Production of radio or television programs
Production of video tape film in the fields of education, culture, entertainment or sports [not for movies, radio or television programs and not for advertising and publicity]