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ASOM
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Active USPTO registrationType: WordOffice: United States
Quick snapshot
ASOM
ST13
US500000079202353Class
9, 25, 35, 38, 41, 42, 45
Filing
79202353
Registration
5651850
Risk and opportunity diagnosis
Executive reading for naming, filing, and monitoring decisions.
USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
58
Latest update
04/02/2026
Trademark type
Word
Nice classes
9, 25, 35, 38, 41, 42, 45
Filing date
02/24/2016
Registration date
01/15/2019
Expiration date
-
Complete case details
Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.
Status date
08/01/2025
Last transaction
04/02/2026
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
709
Official register
Principal Register
Drawing code
4
Owner type
99
Owner location
London NW1 7FB, GB
Examiner
MIZELLE HOWARD, DEZMONA JULYE
Law office
M10
Current location
PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
Holders and representatives
Holders
ASOS plc
Representatives
Joseph V. Norvell Norvell IP llc
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 9Class 25Class 35Class 38Class 41Class 42Class 45
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 9
Computer software for an operating system in the field of fashionbeautytravelcultureentertainmentnewscurrent affairs and technology; time clocks; time recording devices; downloadable electronic publicationsbooksmagazines and newsletters in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; downloadable publicationsarticlesblogspodcastsbooks in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; applications for smartphones and tablets; smart glasses; smart earbuds; chains for spectacles and for sunglasses; clip-on sunglasses; frames for spectacles and sunglasses; straps for sunglasses; time measuring instruments; sunglasses; spectacles; eyewear; spectacle caseschains and eyeglass frames; anti-glare visors; lenses; downloadable computer software for the collectioneditingorganisingmodifyingtransmissionstorage and sharing of data and information in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; computer software for the collectioneditingorganisingmodifyingtransmissionstorage and sharing of data and information; computer software to enable uploadingdownloadingaccessingpostingdisplayingtaggingbloggingstreaminglinkingsharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks; computer software for the reproductionprocessing and streaming of audiovideo and multimedia content; computer software for controlling the operation of audio and video devices and for viewingsearching and/or playing audiovideotelevisionmoviesphotographs and other digital imagesother multimedia content; communication software to facilitate electronic communication between individuals provided via the internet in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; application software for uploadingdownloadingaccessingpostingdisplayingtaggingbloggingstreaminglinkingsharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks; software applications for the collectioneditingorganisingmodifyingtransmissionstorage and sharing of data and information in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; interactive computer software featuring audio and video information in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; electronic mail and messaging software; computer peripheral devices; digital electronic devicesmobile phonescomputerscameras for recordingorganisingtransmittingreceivingmanipulatingplaying and reviewingtextdataimageaudio and video files; computer programs for accessingbrowsing and searching online databases and the Internet; near field communication technology-enabled readers; mobile phone cases; mobile phone holders; headphones; pre-recorded DVDs in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; pre-recorded CDs in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; pre-recorded MP3 players in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; cameras; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Class 25
Clothingpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; footwear; headgearhats and caps; menswearwomenswearchildrenswearpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; bandanas; beach clothesshortssun dressessun leggings; beach shoes; belts; money belts; bibs not of paper; bodices; boot uppers; boots; shoes; leather shoes; suede shoes; canvas footwear; brassieres; camisoles; caps; berets; scarves; shower caps; cardigans; coats; collars; corsets; wristbands; detachable collars; dresses; ear muffs; footmuffs; non-slipping devices for footwearsoles; tips for footwear; heelpieces for footwear; faux furs; gloves; dressing gowns; half-boots; hats; paper hats for use as clothing item; headbands; heels; hoods; hosiery; inner soles; jackets; waterproof and weatherproof jackets and coats; jerseys; jumper dresses; knitwear; lace boots; layettes; clothing of imitations of leatherpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; clothing of leatherpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; leggings; leg warmers; ready-made linings; mantillas; sleep masks; mittens; muffs; neckties; outer clothingpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; overcoats; pants; paper clothingpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; parkas; playsuits; cap peaks; pelerines; pelisses; petticoats; pocket squares; pockets for clothing; ponchos; pullovers; pyjamas; ready-made clothingpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; bath robes; sandals; saris; sarongs; scarfs; shawls; dress shields; shirts; casual shirts; T-shirts; polo shirts; shirt fronts; shirts; shoes; short-sleeve shirts; skirts; slippers; slips; socks; soles for footwear; stocking suspenders; stockings; suits; sweaters; tee- shirts; tights; togas; top hats; tracksuits; trainers; trouser straps; trousers; jeans; shorts; turbans; underpants; underwear; lingerie; uniforms; footwear uppers; veils; waistcoats; vests; water proof clothingpantsshirtsshortstopsdresses; sleep suits; bodysuits; blouses; anoraks; braces; costumes; fancy dress costumes; shoulder wraps for clothing; outerwearcoatsjacketsanoraksraincoatscagoulesgiletsovercoatsrain pantsduffle coatshatsglovesscarves; body warmers; culottes; jumpsuits; sweatshirts; swimwear; jumpers; shrugs; structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
Class 35
Advertising; business management; business administration; providing office functions; organisationoperation and supervision of loyalty schemes and incentive schemes by promoting the goods and services of others by means of the issuance of loyalty reward cards; organisationoperation and supervision of sales incentive schemes by promoting the goods and services of others by means of the issuance of loyalty reward cards; on-line administration and supervision of discountspecial offer and gift voucher schemes providing incentive award programs for customers through issuance and processing of loyalty points for on-line purchases of a company's goods and services; organisationoperation and supervision of loyalty and incentive schemes via the internet and mobile devices providing incentive award programs for customers through issuance and processing of loyalty points for on-line purchase of a company's goods and services over mobile devices; loyalty card services in the nature of loyalty program payment processing services; advertisingmarketing and promotional services; dissemination of advertising and promotional materials; direct mail advertising services; on-line advertising on a computer network; market research and marketing services; business information; rental of advertising space; presentation of goods on communication mediafor retail purposes; public relations; commercial information and advice for consumers; sales promotion for others; distribution of samples; commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; retail store services and online retail store services and auction services forthe bringing togetherfor the benefit of othersof a variety of goodsperfumerytoiletries and cosmeticsbathing and personal cleansing and care productsmake-uplip sticklip glossnail polishbronzersfoundation (cosmetic)eye pencilsmascarashampooconditionerhair sprayhair lotionshair moussecosmetic glitter spraysshower gelsbath oilseau de toiletteeau de parfumemery boardscandleshardware and key ringssmall items of metalnail scissors made of metalmetal emery boardstweezerseyelash curlerscurling tongshair straightenershair curlerssunglassesspectacleseyewearspectacle caseschains and eyeglass frameseyeshadeslensesmobile phone casesmobile phone holdersheadphonesapplication softwareDVDsCDsMP3 playerslighting equipment and fixturesjewellerywatcheshorological and chronometric goodsbraceletsringsnecklacesbroochescostume jewellerychokerspapercardboardgift wrappingbooksbrochuresmagazinesnewspapersstationerynotebookscalendarsaddress booksnotepapergift wrapping ribbonsenvelopesfurniturefurnishings and decorationskitchenwaredomestic utensilscrystalglasswareporcelain and chinawarebrasswareornamentshair accessorieshamperspiece goodssewing accessoriesbags made from canvasstrawplastic and PVCbed and table linentowelsleather goodsbagsluggagehand bagsclutch bagsshoulder bagspurseswalletstravel goodsclothingfootwearheadgearbelts (clothing)hatsscarvesglovesbum bagslegwarmersstockingssockshosieryrucksacksmuffsear muffscollarslingerieunderwearpantspyjamaswomen's clothingmen's clothingchildren's clothingskirtsdressesblousescasual shirtst-shirtsvestscamisolesbodysuitsbraces; retail online store marketplace services and online retail store services and auction services forthe bringing togetherfor the benefit of othersof a variety of goodspolo shirtssuitstrousersjeanstailored suitstailored trouserstailored shirtstailored jacketstailored dressescasual trousersshortshot-pantsculottescoatstailored coatsjacketscasual jacketswaterproof and weatherproof jacketsparkasgiletsbody warmersstolesjumpsuitsplaysuitssweatshirtsjumperscardigansknitwear (clothing)shrugsleggingsnecktieswaistcoatsheadbandswristbandsheeled shoessandalsbootstrainersshoesleather shoesslipperscapsberetsparasolsumbrellascarpets and rugsartworktoys (including novelty toys)gamesplaythingsdecorationsfood and confectionerynon-alcoholic and alcoholic beveragesenabling customers to conveniently view and purchase these goods from an Internet web site or by means of telecommunications or by means of a global network or by mail order catalogue; retail online store marketplace services and online retail store services and auction services forthe bringing togetherfor the benefit of othersof a variety of goodsperfumerytoiletries and cosmeticsbathing and personal cleansing and care productsmake-uplip sticklip glossnail polishbronzersfoundation (cosmetic)eye pencilsmascarashampooconditionerhair sprayhair lotionshair moussecosmetic glitter spraysshower gelsbath oilseau de toiletteeau de parfumemery boardscandleshardware and key ringssmall items of metalnail scissors made of metalmetal emery boardstweezerseyelash curlerscurling tongshair straightenershair curlerssunglassesspectacleseyewearspectacle caseschains and eyeglass frameseyeshadeslensesmobile phone casesmobile phone holdersheadphonesapplication softwareDVDsCDsMP3 playerslighting equipment and fixturesjewellerywatcheshorological and chronometric goodsbraceletsringsnecklacesbroochescostume jewellerychokerspapercardboardgift wrappingbooksbrochuresmagazinesnewspapersstationerynotebookscalendarsaddress booksnotepapergift wrapping ribbonsenvelopesfurniturefurnishings and decorationskitchenwaredomestic utensilscrystalglasswareporcelain and chinawarebrasswareornamentshair accessorieshamperspiece goodssewing accessoriesbags made from canvasstrawplastic and PVCbed and table linentowelsleather goodsbagsluggagehand bagsclutch bagsshoulder bagspurseswalletstravel goodsclothingfootwearheadgearbelts (clothing)hatsscarvesglovesbum bagslegwarmersstockingssockshosieryrucksacksmuffsear muffscollarslingerieunderwearpantspyjamaswomen's clothingmen's clothingchildren's clothingskirtsdressesblousescasual shirtst-shirtsvestscamisolesbodysuitsbraces; retail store services and online retail store services and auction services forthe bringing togetherfor the benefit of othersof a variety of goodspolo shirtssuitstrousersjeanstailored suitstailored trouserstailored shirtstailored jacketstailored dressescasual trousersshortshot-pantsculottescoatstailored coatsjacketscasual jacketswaterproof and weatherproof jacketsparkasgiletsbody warmersstolesjumpsuitsplaysuitssweatshirtsjumperscardigansknitwear (clothing)shrugsleggingsnecktieswaistcoatsheadbandswristbandsheeled shoessandalsbootstrainersshoesleather shoesslipperscapsberetsparasolsumbrellascarpets and rugsartworktoys (including novelty toys)gamesplaythingsdecorationsfood and confectionerynon-alcoholic and alcoholic beveragesenabling customers to conveniently view and purchase these goods from an Internet web site or by means of telecommunications or by means of a global network or by mail order catalogue; providing business information from a searchable database available via a global computer network featuring the goods and services of others; advertising and dissemination of advertising matter; provision of information to customers and advice or assistance in the selection of goods brought together as above; informationadvisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services; model agency services; provision of models; artist management
Class 38
Transmission and streaming of audiovisual and audio-visual content via computer networkstelecommunication networkswireless networksmobile networkscellular networkswireless networks; streaming of audio material on the Internet; streaming of video material on the Internet; communications via wireless networks; computer aided transmission of messages and images; electronic bulletin board services; electronic mail; instant electronic messaging services; message sending; providing access to online forumschat rooms in the field of fashionbeautytravelcurrent affairs and technology; providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping and retail services; radio broadcasting; transmission of digital files; transmission of greeting cards online; wireless broadcasting; mobile telecommunications services; transmission of electronic vouchers via mobile devices and the internet; telecommunication services relating to the transmissioncachingaccessingreceivingdownloadingstreamingbroadcastingsharingdisplayingformattingmirroring and /or transferring of textimagesaudiovideodata and/or digital content via computer networksthe Internetwireless communication networksDSLcable networksdigital downloaddigital streamingvideo-on-demandnear-video-on-demandTVsatellitepodcastsvodcaststelephonemobile telephoneelectronic data transfer or radio; provision of online chat rooms for social networking; provision of access to online social networking services; peer-to-peer network computer serviceselectronic transmission of audiovideo and other data and documents among computers; online transmissiondistribution and on-demand delivery of moviestelevision programming and other video content over public and private computer networks; providing access to a social networking website for entertainment purposes; advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services
Class 41
Providing of trainingproviding online training in the field of fashion and beauty; entertainment in the nature of beauty pageantsdance performanceslight showslive musical performances; cultural activitiesorganisation of cultural shows; arranging and conducting of live musical concerts; organisation of seminars and conferences in the field of beauty and fashion; arranging and conducting of workshops in the field of beauty and fashion; arranging of beauty contests; information on education; consultation services relating to the publication of magazines; electronic desktop publishing; entertainment information; film productionother than advertising films; game services provided on-line from a computer network; instruction in relation to beauty and fashion comprising guidanceideastips and insights connected to stylefashionbeauty and cosmetics; news reporting; operating online electronic publicationsproviding online publications in the name of e-zines in the field of beauty and fashion; organisation of fashion competitions; organisation of fashion shows for entertainment purposes; organisation of partiesfestivals and entertainment eventsparty planningorganising community festivals featuring a variety of activitiesart exhibitions and ethnic dancesspecial event planning for social entertainment purposes; photography; photographic reporting and photographic journalism; presentation of live musical performances; production of radio and television programmes; providing on-line electronic publicationsnot downloadablee-books and news articles about beauty and fashion; providing recreation facilities; publication of books; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; publication of electronic magazines; publication of web magazines; publication of bookstextsnewspapersmagazines and other printed matter; providing online blogs featuring fashion and beauty; radio entertainment; publishingediting and production of audio-visual programmes; publishing services for booksmagazines and newspaperspublishing of booksmagazines and newspapers; recreation information; reporting services; television production servicestelevision programming services; television production and television programming services provided via streaming on the Internet; entertainment club servicesfan clubs; presentation of live musical performances; education services relating to fashionproviding classesseminars and workshops relating to fashion; provision of training in the field of fashion; model agency services; fashion modelling for entertainment purposes; education servicesteaching and training about modelling; provision of modelling studiosstudios providing training in the field of modelling; production and distribution services in the field of sound and/or visual recordings and entertainment; non-downloadable electronic games provided by means of the Internet; showing of cinematic films and videos; production and showing of filmssound and video recordings via computer networksthe Internetwireless communication networksDSLcable networksdigital downloaddigital streamingvideo-on-demandnear-video-on-demandTVsatellitepodcastsvodcaststelephonemobile telephoneelectronic data transfer or radio; provision of on-line educationalentertainmentsporting and cultural content via computer networksthe Internetwireless communication networksDSLcable networksdigital downloaddigital streamingvideo-on- demandnear-video-on-demandTVsatellitepodcastsvodcaststelephonemobile telephoneelectronic data transfer or radio; production of podcast and vodcasts; organisation of competitionscontestawards and cultural events in the field of beauty and fashion; arranging of award ceremonies; electronic publishing services; online publishing services; instruction in relation to beauty and fashion comprising guidanceideastips and insights connected to stylefashionbeauty and cosmetics; online publishing of photographs and images for the purposes of providing guidanceideastips and insights connected to stylefashionbeauty and cosmetics; informationadvisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaidproviding informationadvice and consultancy relating to educational training in the field of modellingbeauty and fashion
Class 42
Application service provider (ASP)hosting computer software application for others; application service provider (ASP) featuring software for receivingtransmitting and displaying vouchers and receiving and transmitting data for the purchase of goods and services; application service provider (ASP) featuring software for providing consumers with information regarding discountsvouchers and special offers for the goods or services of others; application service provider services regarding social networking softwaresoftware for uploading and sharing photos and videos; hosting of an Internet platform for social networking services; application service provider (ASP) featuring software to enable or facilitate the uploadingdownloadingstreamingpostingdisplayingblogginglinkingsharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information over communication networks; computer serviceshosting an interactive website featuring technology that allows users to manage their online photograph and social networking accounts; file sharing serviceshosting a website featuring technology enabling users to upload and download electronic files; computer servicesproviding temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for social networking creating virtual communities for registered users to participate in discussions and engage in social and community networking; hosting of digital content online; hosting (providing) a website that features technology that enables the donation of money and gifts to charitable organisations; design consultation; design of clothing; design of fashion accessories; design of jewellery; fashion design; fashion design consulting services; hosting and maintaining websites on the Internet; designcreationhosting and maintenance of websites for others; hosting a web site that gives users the ability to upload photographs; product design; retail design servicesdesign of product packaging for special event styling and interior; styling; programming of multimedia equipment; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for non-downloadable software; providing temporary use of non- downloadable software applications for social networkingcreating a virtual communitytransmission of audiovideophotographic imagestextgraphics and data; computer services in the nature of creating customised web pages featuring user-defined or specified informationpersonal profilesaudiovideophotographic imagestextgraphics and data; creatingmaintaining and hosting of digital contentblogs; hosting an online website community for registered users to share informationphotosaudio and video content about themselvestheir likes and dislikes and daily activitiesto get feedback from their peersto form virtual communitiesto engage in social networking; informationconsultancy and advisory services for all the aforesaid servicesproviding information in the field of fashion
Class 45
Social networking services; personal shopping services for others; planning and arranging of wedding services; licensing of intellectual property; rental and hire of clothing; online social networking services; informationadvisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid servicesfashion consulting services
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
58 publications found
C71T
CANCELLED SECTION 71
08/01/2025
REM3
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
01/15/2024
TCCA
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
06/30/2021
EWAF
TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
06/30/2021
ARAA
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
06/30/2021
REAP
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
06/30/2021
FINO
FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
05/24/2019
FICS
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
05/07/2019
FIMP
FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
05/07/2019
FICR
FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
04/15/2019
NREP
NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
03/15/2019
NREP
NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
02/01/2019
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
01/15/2019
GPNX
NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
11/09/2018
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
10/30/2018
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
10/30/2018
OPNS
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
10/10/2018
OP2R
NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
10/10/2018
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
10/10/2018
PREV
LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
09/25/2018
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
09/21/2018
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
08/29/2018
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
08/29/2018
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
08/29/2018
OPNX
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
08/10/2018
OPNS
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
07/25/2018
OPNR
NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
07/25/2018
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
05/15/2018
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
05/15/2018
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
05/15/2018
ZZZX
PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
05/09/2018
PBCR
WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
05/01/2018
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
04/17/2018
TCCA
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
04/16/2018
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
04/16/2018
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
04/16/2018
ERFR
TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
04/16/2018
XAEC
EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
04/16/2018
GNEN
NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
04/16/2018
GNEA
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
04/16/2018
CNEA
EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
04/16/2018
GNFN
NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
10/16/2017
GNFR
FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
10/16/2017
CNFR
FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
10/16/2017
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
09/20/2017
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
09/20/2017
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
09/17/2017
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
09/11/2017
RFNT
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
04/01/2017
RFCS
NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
03/10/2017
RFRR
REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
03/10/2017
RFCR
NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
03/09/2017
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
03/08/2017
MAFR
APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
03/04/2017
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
02/28/2017
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
02/28/2017
REPR
SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
02/23/2017
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