NOSU
NOTICE OF SUIT
07/13/2026
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Official data from USPTO
SM CULTURE UNIVERSE
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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: US
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USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
36
Latest update
07/13/2026
Classification
Registered
Trademark type
Combined
Nice classes
9, 16, 25, 35
Filing date
01/19/2021
Registration date
04/25/2023
Expiration date
-
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Status date
04/25/2023
Last transaction
07/13/2026
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
700
Official register
Principal Register
Filing basis
Intent to use, Foreign priority
Drawing code
3
Owner type
03
Owner location
SEOUL, KR
Examiner
OH, WON TEAK
Law office
M50
Current location
PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
Mark description
The mark consists of a series of curvy lines that form stylized wording "SM" and a circle underneath the letter "M", followed by the wordings "Culture Universe".
Holders and representatives
Holders
SM ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.
S.M. ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.
Representatives
Sang Ho Lee BRIDGEWAY IP LAW GROUP, PLLC
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 9Class 16Class 25Class 35
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 9
Downloadable digital video recordings featuring musicmusic videosmusic concertstelevision shows in the nature of talk shows and variety showsdramasmoviesdocumentariescurrent events news; Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones for use in database managementuse in electronic storage of datafor playing musicmusic videosmusic concertstelevision shows in the nature of talk shows and variety showsdramasmoviesdocumentariescurrent events news; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of booksmagazinesbrochuresnewsletters in the field of entertainmentmusicartmoviescelebrities; Consumer coupons downloaded from a global computer network; Downloadable electronic tickets for event entry or venue access; Audio speakers for use with smart phones; Sunglasses; Cases for smartphones; Phonograph records featuring music; DVDs featuring music and music performances; Pre-recorded electronic media devices featuring music; Earphones; Electric audio and visual apparatus and instrumentsamplifiersaudio speakersstereo tunersaudio tape recordersvideo tape recordersMP3 players; Electric batteries; Wireless earphones for telephones; Battery charging cables; Computer hardware and computer peripheral devices; Contact lenses; Protective helmets
Class 16
Adhesives for household purposes other than for stationery use; Paper and printed teaching materials except apparatus in the field of entertainmentmusicartmoviescelebrities; Modelling materialsmodelling pasteclaycompoundswax not for dental purposes; Stationery; Office requisitesexcept furniturestaple removersadhesive tape dispenserscorrecting tapes for stationery usefingerstalls for office use; Printed books in the field of entertainmentmusicartmoviescelebrities; Paintings and calligraphic works; Stickers; Passport cases; Printed matterprinted brochuresbooksnewslettersmagazines in the field of entertainmentmusicartmoviescelebrities; Printed photographs; Paper; Banners of paper; Boxes of paper; Paper tissues; Party ornaments of paper; Printed publications in the nature of brochuresbookletsnewslettersbooksmagazinesteaching materials in the field of entertainmentmusicartmoviescelebrities; Plastic film for packaging; School supplies being stationery
Class 25
Golfwearshortsshirtstrouserscaps being headwearshoesgolf cleatsgolf spikesskirts; Insoles; Underwear; Neckties; Climbing clothesjacketspantsshoesfootwearglovesboots; Hats; Caps being headwear; Waterproof clothingwaterproof jacketspantsfootwearboots; Wind proofing mufflers as neck scarves; Winter knit face masks being headwear; Swimsuits; Sweatbands; Scarves; Sports wearshirtsoveruniformsjacketssingletsshoesvestsjerseysbraspantsfootwear; Footwear; Socks; Overcoats except wear for exclusive use for sports and Korean traditional dress; Clothingt-shirtspantsshortsskirtsdressesunderwearsweatersjacketscoatsblousesshirtshooded pulloverscardigansvests; Gloves as clothing; Belts for clothing; Hanbok being Korean traditional clothing in the nature of Korean topcoats (Durumagi)shirts (Jeogori)trousers (Baji)skirts (Chima)
Class 35
Advertising services; Retail services provided by hypermarket serviceshypermarkets; Retail department store services; Branding servicesnamely management of brands for businesses and/or individuals; Providing office functions; Consultancy in the nature of organizationarranging and conducting of special events for commercial and promotional purposes; Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; Presentation of goods on communication mediafor retail purposesprovision of home shopping services in the field of general consumer merchandise; Import-export agency services; Talent agency services in the nature of business management of performing artists; Management of performing artists; On-line auctioneering; Arranging subscriptions of the online publications of others; Promoting the goods and services of others by means of operating an on-line comprehensive shopping mall with links to the retail web sites of others; Rental of vending machines; Business intermediary services relating to mail order by telecommunicationsadministrative processing of purchase orders within the framework of services provided by mail-order companies; Telephone answering and message handling services; Compilation of information into computer databases; Publicity services
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
36 publications found
NOSU
NOTICE OF SUIT
07/07/2026
NRCC
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
04/25/2023
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
04/25/2023
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
02/07/2023
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
02/07/2023
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
01/18/2023
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
01/03/2023
ASGN
AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
12/14/2022
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
12/08/2022
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
12/08/2022
CHAN
APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
12/08/2022
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
12/07/2022
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
10/18/2022
ERSI
TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
10/18/2022
TCCA
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
10/05/2022
ECDR
TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
10/05/2022
ARAA
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
10/05/2022
REAP
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
10/05/2022
GNS2
NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
08/22/2022
GNSI
INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
08/22/2022
CNSI
SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
08/22/2022
RCCK
SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
08/10/2022
GNS3
NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
02/09/2022
GNSL
LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
02/09/2022
CNSL
SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
02/09/2022
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
01/12/2022
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
01/11/2022
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
01/11/2022
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
08/06/2021
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
08/06/2021
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
08/06/2021
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
07/30/2021
MDSC
NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
04/21/2021
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
04/20/2021
NWAP
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
01/22/2021
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