What this record means
The record shows that KUNISHIGE is a live, Principal Register trademark owned by AYAKIKU SHUZO CO., LTD., a Japanese corporation, and it was registered on May 20 2025 after filing on Sep 03 2024; the most recent status event is that registration, and the Madrid filing notes an automatic protection date of May 14 2026. The registration covers Class 033 goods described as “Sake; alcoholic beverages, except beer,” so a later use of the same or similar name in connection with sake or other alcoholic drinks would be the closest area of concern, while uses in unrelated categories fall farther from the scope shown. The record does not give the owner control over every possible use of the word KUNISHIGE, only the listed beverage goods. The prosecution history shows a normal flow through examination, publication for opposition on Apr 1 2025, and final registration, with no opposition or cancellation entries, so the supplied history shows no visible enforcement activity. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern if you plan a brand in the alcoholic‑beverage market.
Informational only - not legal advice.