Who owns the SMOOTH START trademark?

The SMOOTH START trademark is owned by Kao Kabushiki Kaisha.

What class is the SMOOTH START trademark registered in?

The SMOOTH START trademark is registered in Class 003 (Non-medicated cosmetics, toiletry preparations & cleaning preparations).

What is the serial number for SMOOTH START?

The USPTO serial number for SMOOTH START is 78427143.

What is the registration number for SMOOTH START?

SMOOTH START is registered under USPTO registration number 2981092.

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ABANDONED

SMOOTH START

SN 78427143·Reg 2981092·Filed May 28, 2004

Owner Kao Kabushiki Kaisha

Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumes; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations.

SMOOTH START (Serial No. 78427143), Registration No. 2981092, is a abandoned US trademark filed on May 28, 2004 by Kao Kabushiki Kaisha. This trademark covers Class 003 (Non-medicated cosmetics, toiletry preparations & cleaning preparations).

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SMOOTH START (Reg. #2981092) is an abandoned US trademark that was filed in 2004 but has since been abandoned. The mark covers Class 003 (Non-medicated cosmetics, toiletry preparations & cleaning preparations). Goods and services include Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumes; bleaching preparations and other.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

May 28, 2004

SERIAL

78427143

REG#

2981092

REGISTERED

Aug 02, 2005

Filing Information

StatusABANDONED

Filing DateMay 28, 2004

Serial Number78427143

Registration No.2981092

Registration DateAug 02, 2005

Status DateFeb 13, 2026

Published for OppositionMay 10, 2005

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 003Non-medicated cosmetics, toiletry preparations & cleaning preparations

US codes: 001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052

First use anywhere: Jun 15, 2002

First use in commerce: Jun 15, 2002

Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations; non-medicated dentifrices; perfumes; bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing and abrasive preparations.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

23 events

CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9

Feb 13, 2026

CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Aug 02, 2024

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED

Jan 08, 2020

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Dec 10, 2019

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED

Apr 05, 2017

REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jan 31, 2017

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 26, 2015

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Mar 26, 2015

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Mar 26, 2015

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Mar 26, 2015

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Mar 11, 2015

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 04, 2011

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Aug 04, 2011

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Aug 04, 2011

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Jun 22, 2011

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 02, 2005

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 10, 2005

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Apr 20, 2005

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jan 26, 2005

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Jan 21, 2005

ASSIGNED TO LIE

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jan 07, 2005

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jan 03, 2005

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jun 04, 2004

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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