Seiko trademarks: expansion into trademark classes, 1970–2024
Video: how Seiko extended its South African trademarks into new classes from 1970 to 2024 – from jewellery & watches, electronics & software, paper & print into new fields. 42 of 45 classes, 199 trademarks. South African trademark statistics by Sibanda & Zantwijk.
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- Before 1970, Seiko already used 1 classes, including class 14 jewellery & watches.
- 1970: Seiko moves into class 9 electronics & software.
- 1971: Seiko moves into class 8 hand tools.
- 1972: Seiko moves into class 15 musical instruments; class 34 tobacco.
- 1981: Seiko moves into class 16 paper & print; class 35 advertising & retail; class 37 construction & repair.
- 1982: Seiko moves into class 7 machines; class 28 toys & sports goods.
- 1985: Seiko moves into class 42 tech & IT services.
- 1994: Seiko moves into class 1 chemicals; class 2 paints; class 3 cosmetics & cleaning; class 4 oils & fuels; class 5 pharmaceuticals; class 6 metal goods; class 10 medical devices; class 11 lighting & appliances; class 12 vehicles; class 13 firearms & fireworks; class 17 rubber & plastics; class 18 leather & bags; class 19 building materials; class 20 furniture; class 21 kitchenware; class 22 ropes & tents; class 23 yarns; class 24 textiles; class 25 clothing; class 26 haberdashery; class 27 carpets; class 29 meat, dairy & oils; class 30 coffee, flour & sweets; class 31 fresh produce & pet food; class 32 beer & soft drinks; class 33 wines & spirits; class 36 finance & insurance; class 38 telecoms; class 39 transport & travel; class 40 processing materials; class 41 education & entertainment.
- By 2024, Seiko had trademarks in 42 of the 45 classes.