Sanrio, the Japanese company that leads the kawaii aesthetic and is known for beloved characters such as Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody, has officially announced the temporary closure of its ...
TOKYO -- Quintessentially cute, and incredibly lucrative, Hello Kitty is turning 30, and what better place to celebrate than atop Venus de Milo. The playful character with the yellow nose and ribbon ...
In Sanrio Co Ltd v Dong-A Pencil Co Ltd, the Seoul High Court has affirmed a lower court decision finding that Dong-A had registered the trademark KITTY, and the Korean translation thereof, in order ...