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YKK Trademark Registration Around the World
The “YKK” trademark has been registered in 180 countries and regions around the world. In addition, the YKK Group is actively acquiring other intellectual property rights, including patents, utility models, and commercial designs.
YKK Trademark Registration History
| Year | Treademark | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 |  |
YKK was adopted from the company’s former trade name, Yoshida Kogyo K.K. |
| 1982 |  |
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| 1994 |  |
This has been standardized worldwide in the manner shown on the left. |
| 2023 |  |
YKK revised the YKK Corporation Logo in 2023. The YKK Corporation Logo embodies the YKK Philosophy of the CYCLE OF GOODNESS®, the Management Principle, “YKK seeks corporate value of higher significance,” and the YKK Core Values. The logo expresses the desire of YKK employees to place sustainability at the center of the company’s management and to continue its long-standing work to act rapidly and provide trusted quality. |
YKK Product Trademarks
In addition to the “YKK” trademark, trademarks have been registered for various names of products manufactured and sold by the YKK Group. Please see examples of trademarks registered in Japan or other countries and regions via the link below.