I went to Kagoshima Prefecture at the beginning of April.
The weather was nice every day during my three-day stay, and the cherry blossoms were still in bloom, making it perfect for sightseeing.
I always buy souvenirs when I travel, and one of the souvenirs I bought this time was “Bontan Ame.” It usually comes in a box with about 14 pieces, but I happened to find a smaller one with only four pieces, so I bought that one.
The size was very cute and seemed perfect for keeping in my bag.
Upon examining the Bonten Ame box, I noticed it was labeled “Registered Trademark.”
Since the trademark registration number was not listed, I searched for “Bontan Ame” and “Seika Food Co., Ltd.” on J-Plat Pat and found about six results.
Among them, the box design was also registered. The trademark was applied for in 1983, and the trademark gazette (Trademark Gazette No. 60-019179) was in black and white.
Discovering intellectual property from outside my local area made the trip even more enjoyable! (Rabbit)
Trademark Gazette (Trademark Gazette No. 60-019179)
https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1801/TR/JP-1983-009399/40/en
Bontan Ame
https://www.seikafoods.jp/bontaname/