What this record means
The record shows a live, registered Principal Register service mark owned by Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc., with the disclaimer “AMERICAN.” It covers entertainment services in the nature of an ongoing television series, news and commentary, a website with non‑downloadable videos and images, and the arrangement and conduct of athletic competitions and obstacle‑course racing games, all classified in International Class 041. A similar name would raise the closest concern if used for TV programming, sports‑related media, or online video content about athletic contests, because those are the exact areas the registration protects. The record does not give the owner control over every possible use of the words “American Ninja Warrior” in unrelated fields. The mark was registered on the Principal Register on May 18 2021, and the most recent meaningful event is a courtesy reminder for the six‑year maintenance filing on May 18 2026. No oppositions, cancellations, or other enforcement actions appear in the supplied history. I'd treat this as a meaningful concern for anyone planning a comparable brand in the same entertainment‑sports space.
Informational only - not legal advice.Goods & services
Cl. 041Education & Entertainment
ACTIVE Entertainment services in the nature of ongoing television series in the field of athletic competitions; entertainment services, namely, providing information, news and commentary in the field of athletic competitions; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos and images in the field of athletic competitions provided via global computer networks, wireless communication networks and portable device applications; arranging and conducting athletic competitions; entertainment in the nature of obstacle courses racing games
First use: Jun 12, 2017
Use in commerce: Jun 12, 2017
