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KKCOMPANY TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

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Pvt. Ltd.
First Filed:Dec 3, 2009Latest Filed:May 13, 2024Address:9 Raffles Place, #26-01 Republic Plaza, Singapore, 048619, SG

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Serial:98547486
Filed:May 13, 2024
Classes:9, 35, 38, +2
Registration:7831599
Registered:Jun 17, 2025
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Writing of texts, namely, speech writing for non-advertising purposes, writing of articles for professional journals other than for advertising or publicity, writing of articles for journals other than for advertising or publicity, writing of articles for periodicals other than for advertising or publicity, poem and lyric writing, screenplay writing; Layout services, other than for advertising purposes; Providing on-line images, not downloadable, all in the field of music, art and entertainment; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of cloud-based technology; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of cybersecurity, IT Security, and secure software development; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of matter news, music, entertainment, culture, fashion, economics, beauty, art; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of social media marketing; Organisation of seminars in the field of telecommunications technology, economics, fashion, art and music; Party planning; Arranging, conducting and organization of concerts; Impresario services, namely, organization of shows for entertainment purposes; Organization of recreational sports and cultural activities; Film production; Production of radio programs; Production of television programs; Scriptwriting, other than for advertising purposes; Video editing services for events; Videotaping; Videotape editing; Production of shows; Production of podcasts; Subtitling of films; Subtitling of videos; Scheduling of radio and television programs; Entertainment services, namely, live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; Sound engineering services for events; Rental of sound recordings; Rental of photographic equipment; Rental of audiovisual equipment; Video recording services; Photographic imaging services.; Computer monitors; Downloadable mobile phone application for sharing, uploading, transmitting, and downloading digital documents through the Internet; Downloadable computer software applications programs for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music and video; Downloadable mobile applications programs for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music and video; Downloadable computer software for transmitting and broadcasting audio, video and multimedia contents featuring music; downloadable computer software for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music and video; Internet device, namely, computer peripheral equipment, electrical signal transmitters, electrical signal receivers, and radio-frequency transponders; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable for music production, television, film and motion picture production and gaming; Downloadable films, music files musical sound recordings and image files containing artwork, event, performance, audio, video, lecture, speech, games in the fields of entertainment, sports, news, promotions and public service announcements and documentaries about entertainment, education, sports, news provided via an on-demand service; Computer game programs downloaded from the Internet; Data sets, recorded or downloadable, in the field of marketing services, entertainment, arts, culture, fashion, sports, weather, and technology; Downloadable virtual goods in the nature of image files of avatars for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable virtual goods in the nature of image files of clothing for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable computer application software for creating image files for use in virtual environments; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines and brochures in the field of entertainment; Communications apparatus, namely, multi-function digital transmitters; Sound transmitting apparatus; Image transmitting apparatus; Cameras; Audio- and video-receivers; Digital audio signal processors; Audiovisual teaching apparatus, namely, audiovisual receivers for transmitting and reproducing sound and images in the nature of motion pictures and videos; Set-top boxes in the nature of on-demand video boxes; Audio and video recording media in the form of blank DVDs, CDs, computer discs, audio tapes and video tapes; Video conference apparatus in the nature of cameras, video monitors, computers; Network communication equipment, namely, connectivity gateway router in the nature of computer control hardware for data transmission; Network communication equipment, namely, devices for transporting and aggregating data, audio, and audio communications across multiple network infrastructures and communications protocols; Set-top boxes; Portable multimedia players.; Cellular telephone communication; Providing telecommunication connections to the internet; On-line information transmission via electronic communication networks; Transmission of information on electronic bulletin board; Electronic bulletin board services; Computer aided transmission of messages and images; Providing user access to global computer networks; Chat room information transmission in the nature of providing internet chat rooms; Providing internet chatrooms; Rental of access time to global computer networks; Providing access to databases; Providing electronic access network data access services, namely, providing access to online databases; Streaming of data; Videoconferencing services; Rental of telecommunication communication equipment for message sending; Transmission of digital files; Providing online forums; Internet TV broadcasting; Internet radio broadcasting services; Video-on-demand transmission; Transmission of podcasts.; Advertising services; Advertising planning; Advertising agency services; Online advertising on a computer network; Internet marketing services; Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of entertainment events; Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events; Targeted marketing services; Systemization of information into computer databases; Computer database management; Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; Updating and maintenance of information in registries; Business management of performing artists; Marketing consulting; Business management of performing artists; Business consultancy services for digital transformation; Public relations consultancy; Sponsorship search; Providing online auction services; Conducting of interactive virtual auctions, namely providing an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods authenticated by non-fungible tokens and digital collectibles; Marketing research; Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; Exhibition decoration, namely, trade show display arrangement services in the nature of preparing exhibition stands and booths; Operating an online shopping site featuring a comprehensive variety of consumer goods of others; Wholesale and retail store services featuring computer software.; Staging design services, namely, stage design for live events, shows, experiential promotional business events, conferences, conventions, meetings, expositions, interactive museum exhibitions, product launch displays, point of purchase displays, consumer pop-up events, other business and experiential events, retail interior structures, retail merchandising units; Computer programming; Computer software design; Updating of computer software; Maintenance of computer software; Installation of computer software; Research of computer software; Consultancy in the field of software design; Computer system analysis; Computer system design; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for browsing and accessing digital content, computer software programs, audio works, visual works, audiovisual works, electronic publications, books, movies, music and games; Processing of computer data, namely, computer programming services for data processing; Rental of network server space; Planning and construction of web sites for others; Creating and maintaining websites for others; User authentication services using single sign-on technology for online software applications; Network safety administration services, namely, restricting access to and by computer networks to and of undesired web sites, media and individuals and facilities; Data security consultancy; Internet security consultancy; Monitoring of computer system operation by remote access; Monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach; On-line data storage service; Off-site data backup; Troubleshooting of computer software problems; Providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for uploading, downloading, editing, reporting, collecting and sharing data and images, data processing and analysis; Data encryption services; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software for word processing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platform for use in video capturing, cloud storage, management, and distribution of video surveillance content; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for workflow automation, task automation, data linking, and application integration; Development of computer platforms; Writing of computer code; Technological consultancy services for digital transformation; Development of video and computer games; Software engineering services for data processing; Computer programming services, namely, content creation for virtual worlds and three dimensional platforms; Software as a services (SaaS) service featuring software for electronically creating, minting, sending, receiving, accepting, trading, storing, rewarding, and transmitting digital currency, crypto-collectibles, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other application tokens; Telecommunication technology consultancy.
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Serial:98547475
Filed:May 13, 2024
Classes:9, 35, 38, +2
Registration:7831598
Registered:Jun 17, 2025
Goods & Services
Writing of texts, namely, speech writing for non-advertising purposes, writing of articles for professional journals other than for advertising or publicity, writing of articles for journals other than for advertising or publicity, writing of articles for periodicals other than for advertising or publicity, poem and lyric writing, screenplay writing; layout services, other than for advertising purposes; providing on-line images, not downloadable, all in the field of music, art and entertainment; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of cloud-based technology; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of cybersecurity, IT Security, and secure software development; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of matter news, music, entertainment, culture, fashion, economics, beauty, art; Arranging and conducting of conferences in the field of social media marketing; Organisation of seminars in the field of telecommunications technology, economics, fashion, art and music; party planning; arranging, conducting and organization of concerts; impresario services, namely, organization of shows for entertainment purposes; organization of recreational sports and cultural activities; Film production; Production of radio programs; Production of television programs; Scriptwriting, other than for advertising purposes; video editing services for events; videotaping; videotape editing production of shows production of podcasts; Subtitling of films; Subtitling of videos; scheduling of radio and television programs; Entertainment services, namely, live, televised and movie appearances by a professional entertainer; sound engineering services for events; Rental of sound recordings; Rental of photographic equipment; Rental of audiovisual equipment; Video recording services; Photographic imaging services; Computer monitors; Downloadable mobile phone application for sharing, uploading, transmitting, and downloading digital documents through the Internet; Downloadable computer software applications programs for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music and video; Downloadable mobile applications programs for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music and video; downloadable computer software for transmitting and broadcasting audio, video and multimedia contents featuring music; downloadable computer software for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music and video; Internet device, namely, computer peripheral equipment, electrical signal transmitters, electrical signal receivers, and radio-frequency transponders; Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable for music production, television, film and motion picture production and gaming; Downloadable films, music files, musical sound recordings and image files containing artwork, event, performance, audio, video, lecture, speech, games in the fields of entertainment, sports, news, promotions and public service announcements and documentaries about entertainment, education, sports, news provided via an on-demand service Computer game programs downloaded from the Internet; Data sets, recorded or downloadable, in the field of marketing services, entertainment, arts, culture, fashion, sports, weather, and technology; Downloadable virtual goods in the nature of image files of avatars for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable virtual goods in the nature of image files of clothing for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable computer application software for creating image files for use in virtual environments; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines and brochures in the field of entertainment; Communications apparatus, namely, multi-function digital transmitters; Sound transmitting apparatus; Image transmitting apparatus; Cameras; audio- and video-receivers; Digital audio signal processors; audiovisual teaching apparatus, namely, audiovisual receivers for transmitting and reproducing sound and images in the nature of motion pictures and videos; Set-top boxes in the nature of on-demand video boxes; audio and video recording media in the form of blanks DVDs, CDs, computer discs, audio tapes and video tapes; Video conference apparatus in the nature of cameras, video monitors, computers; Network communication equipment, namely, connectivity gateway router in the nature of computer control hardware for data transmission; Network communication equipment, namely, devices for transporting and aggregating data, audio, and audio communications across multiple network infrastructures and communications protocols; Set-top boxes; Portable multimedia players.; Cellular telephone communication; Providing telecommunication connections to the internet; On-line information transmission via electronic communication networks; transmission of information on electronic bulletin board; Electronic bulletin board services; Computer aided transmission of messages and images; providing user access to global computer networks; Chat room information transmission in the nature of providing internet chat rooms; Providing internet chatrooms; rental of access time to global computer networks; providing access to databases; providing electronic access network data access services, namely, providing access to online databases; streaming of data; Videoconferencing services; Rental of telecommunication communication equipment for message sending; transmission of digital files; providing online forums; Internet TV broadcasting; Internet radio broadcasting services; Video-on-demand transmission; transmission of podcasts.; Advertising services; Advertising planning; Advertising agency services; Online advertising on a computer network; internet marketing services; Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of entertainment events; Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events; Targeted marketing services; systemization of information into computer databases; Computer database management; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; updating and maintenance of information in registries; business management of performing artists; Marketing consulting; Business management of performing artists; business consultancy services for digital transformation; Public relations consultancy; sponsorship search; Providing online auction services; conducting of interactive virtual auctions, namely providing an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods authenticated by non-fungible tokens and digital collectibles; marketing research; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; Exhibition decoration, namely, trade show display arrangement services in the nature of preparing exhibition stands and booths; Operating an online shopping site featuring a comprehensive variety of consumer goods of others; Wholesale and retail store services featuring computer software.; Staging design services, namely, stage design for live events, shows, experiential promotional business events, conferences, conventions, meetings, expositions, interactive museum exhibitions, product launch displays, point of purchase displays, consumer pop-up events, other business and experiential events, retail interior structures, retail merchandising units; computer programming; computer software design; updating of computer software; maintenance of computer software; installation of computer software; Research of computer software; Consultancy in the field of software design; computer system analysis; computer system design; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for browsing and accessing digital content, computer software programs, audio works, visual works, audiovisual works, electronic publications, books, movies, music and games; Processing of computer data, namely, computer programming services for data processing; Rental of network server space; Planning and construction of web sites for others; Creating and maintaining websites for others user authentication services using single sign-on technology for online software applications Network safety administration services, namely, restricting access to and by computer networks to and of undesired web sites, media and individuals and facilities data security consultancy internet security consultancy monitoring of computer system operation by remote access monitoring of computer systems for detecting unauthorized access or data breach On-line data storage service off-site data backup Troubleshooting of computer software problems providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for uploading, downloading, editing, reporting, collecting and sharing data and images, data processing and analysis data encryption services Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software for word processing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platform for use in video capturing, cloud storage, management, and distribution of video surveillance content; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for workflow automation, task automation, data linking, and application integration development of computer platforms writing of computer code; technological consultancy services for digital transformation; development of video and computer games; software engineering services for data processing; Computer programming services, namely, content creation for virtual worlds and three dimensional platforms; Software as a services (SaaS) service featuring software for electronically creating, minting, sending, receiving, accepting, trading, storing, rewarding, and transmitting digital currency, crypto-collectibles, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other application tokens; Telecommunication technology consultancy.
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Serial:97536783
Filed:Aug 5, 2022
Classes:35, 38
Registration:7239649
Registered:Dec 12, 2023
Goods & Services
Cellular telephone communication; Telecommunication connection on Internet, namely, telecommunication access services, providing telecommunication connections to the internet or databases; On-line information transmission via digital networks; Electronic bulletin board services in the nature of providing information transmission on electronic bulletin board; Electronic bulletin board services; Streaming of data; Chat room information transmission in the nature of providing Internet chat rooms; Providing internet chatrooms; Transmission of digital files; Radio broadcasting via Internet; Computer aided transmission of messages and images; Providing access to databases; Providing access services to online network data in the nature of telecommunication access services; Videoconferencing services; Television broadcasting; Video-on-demand transmission; Advertising services; Advertising agency services; Online advertising on a computer network; Professional business consultancy; Business management of performing artists; Operating an online shopping site featuring a comprehensive variety of consumer goods of others; Wholesale and retail store services featuring computer software; On-line retail store services featuring streaming and downloadable pre-recorded music and video; Systemization of information into computer databases; Marketing research
KKSTREAM
KKSTREAM
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Serial:97536761
Filed:Aug 5, 2022
Classes:42
Registration:7239648
Registered:Dec 12, 2023
Goods & Services
Magnetically encoded credit cards; Chip pre-paid card, namely, magnetically encoded and chip enabled gift cards and magnetically encoded and chip enabled charge cards; Magnetic strip pre-paid card for shopping purchases; Blank smart cards; Set-top boxes in the nature of on-demand video boxes; Media players; Audio equipment, namely, stereos, speakers, amplifiers, equalizers and speaker housings; Televisions; Video recorders; Digital music downloadable from the Internet; Downloadable films, musical sound recordings and image files containing artwork, event, performance, audio, video, lecture, speech, games in the fields of entertainment, sports, news, promotions and public service announcements and documentaries about entertainment, education, sports, news provided via an on-demand service; Downloadable communications software for wireless communication devices; Recorded computer software for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music; Computer software applications, downloadable, for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music; Handheld computers; Computer program, downloadable, for wireless terminals for use in receiving and transmission of message in the nature of data, text, language, sound, image and video; Digital media streaming devices | Advertising services; Advertising agency services; Online advertising on a computer network; Professional business consultancy; Business management of performing artists; Operating an online shopping site featuring a comprehensive variety of consumer goods of others; Wholesale and retail store services featuring computer software; On-line retail store services featuring streaming and downloadable pre-recorded music and video; Systemization of information into computer databases; Marketing research | Cellular telephone communication; Telecommunication connection on Internet, namely, telecommunication access services, providing telecommunication connections to the internet or databases; On-line information transmission via digital networks; Electronic bulletin board services in the nature of providing information transmission on electronic bulletin board; Electronic bulletin board services; Streaming of data; Chat room information transmission in the nature of providing Internet chat rooms; Providing internet chatrooms; Transmission of digital files; Radio broadcasting via Internet; Computer aided transmission of messages and images; Providing access to databases; Providing access services to online network data in the nature of telecommunication access services; Videoconferencing services; Television broadcasting; Video-on-demand transmission | Computer programming; Computer software design; Updating of computer software; Maintenance of computer software; Consultancy in the field of software design; Computer software consultancy; Computer system analysis; Computer system design; Website development for others, namely, planning and construction of web sites; Creating and maintaining websites for others; Designing web pages for others; Web site hosting services; Electronic, on-line data storage service for others; Outsource service providers in the field of information technology relating to installation, maintenance and repair of computer software
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Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:88725182
Filed:Dec 12, 2019
Classes:9
Registration:6488982
Registered:Sep 21, 2021
Goods & Services
Computer monitors; Computers; Recorded computer operating programs; Mobile phone application program for processing 3D video, digital image and photographs; Computer program, downloadable, for wireless terminals for use in receiving and transmission of message in the nature of data, text, language, sound, image and video; Downloadable applications programs for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music; Recorded computer software for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music; Computer software applications, downloadable, for collecting, editing, organizing, processing, analyzing, modifying, viewing, transmitting, storing and sharing of music; Downloadable communications software for wireless communication devices; Digital media streaming devices; Downloadable films, musical sound recordings and image files containing artwork, event, performance, audio, video, lecture, speech, games in the fields of entertainment, sports, news, promotions and public service announcements and documentaries about entertainment, education, sports, news provided via an on-demand service; Downloadable multimedia file containing audio and video recording containing artwork, event, performance, audio, video, lecture, speech, games in the field of entertainment, sports, news, promotions and public service announcements and documentaries about entertainment, education, sports, news provided via an on-demand service; Video recorders; CD players; Digital CD player; Televisions; Image magnifier to enlarge portions of a screen for creating more readable; Amplifiers; Media players; Humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for entertainment purposes; Downloadable artificial intelligence computer software for operating robots | Computer programming; Computer software design; Updating of computer software; Maintenance of computer software; Consultancy in the field of software design; Computer software consultancy; Computer system analysis; Computer system design; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for browsing and accessing digital content, computer software programs, audio works, visual works, audiovisual works, electronic publications, books, movies, music and games; Conversion of computer programs and data, other than physical conversion; Rental of network server space; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; Monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; On-line data storage service for others; Cloud computing featuring software for use on smart phones, computers and tablets to allow the user to share documents, collaborate and store content; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for uploading, downloading, editing, reporting, collecting and sharing data and images, data processing and analysis; Outsource service providers in the field of information technology
KKBOX
KKBOX
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86876593
Filed:Jan 15, 2016
Classes:9
Registration:5202740
Registered:May 16, 2017
Goods & Services
[ Handheld computer; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines, e-zines, periodicals, newspapers, newsletters, manuals, blogs, journals and articles, in the field of entertainment, culture and music; electronic books featuring entertainment, culture and music recorded on computer media; ] recorded computer operating programs; computer software for use in generating customized recommendations of audio, video, data, text and other multimedia content, including music, concerts, videos, radio, television, cultural events and entertainment-related programs determined from an analysis of user preferences; computer software for creating and sharing playlists of audio and multimedia files; computer software for use in connection with an online music subscription service; computer software for use in the delivery, distribution and transmission of digital music and entertainment-related audio, video, text and multimedia content; computer software for creating searchable databases of information and data for peer-to-peer social networking databases; downloadable audio and video recordings featuring music, music performances, and music videos [ ; computer game programs; computer software for wireless communication devices for wireless content delivery; computer operating programs for wireless communication devices; magnetically encoded credit cards, magnetically encoded pre-paid cards, magnetically encoded stored value cards; loudspeakers; audio equipment, namely, stereos, speakers, sound equalizers, amplifiers ] | Advertising services; [ advertising agencies; ] on-line advertising on a computer network [ ; on-line shopping services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods of others; retail store services and wholesale store services both featuring computer software; on-line retail store services featuring streaming and downloadable pre-recorded music and video; business management of performing artists; business management of sports people; professional business consultancy ] | Providing non-downloadable music online and non-downloadable films online; [ entertainment services, namely, providing online electronic games; organizing award ceremony; arranging and conducting of concerts; news reporters services; photographic reporting; publication of books; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines, e-zines, periodicals, newspapers, newsletters, manuals, blogs, journals and articles, in the field of entertainment, culture and music; ] providing non-downloadable electronic graph via the internet for cultural and entertainment purposes; providing websites and computer applications featuring entertainment information, sports information, music information, news, reviews, surveys, ratings, in the fields of music, entertainment, arts and culture information; [ organize recreational sports and cultural activities; ] providing information in the field of music popularity, namely, music popularity charts; [ electronic desktop publishing; ] providing scheduling information regarding television and radio schedules; [ music-halls services; arranging, organizing, conducting, and presenting concerts, live musical performances, entertainment special events in the nature of musical, cultural and art events, competitions in the field of entertainment, contests, fairs for entertainment purposes, musical or film festivals for cultural or entertainment purposes; ] production and distribution of television programs and sound recordings; [ ticket agency services for entertainment events; booking of seats for shows; music production services; distribution of motion pictures, distribution of television programs for others; ] and distribution of music recordings
KKBOX
KKBOX
Service Mark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:77885012
Filed:Dec 3, 2009
Classes:38
Registration:3818040
Registered:Jul 13, 2010
Goods & Services
Communication transmission services for mobile phones, services for telecommunication transmission of value-added network, services for providing telecommunication access to internet, services for transmission of data via internet, services for transmission of computer video information, services for providing transmission of messages of electronic bulletin board; electronic bulletin board services

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