The details above are derived directly from the IPOPHL trademark publication.[1]

Trademark registration

The earliest strong public record for the brand is an IPOPHL trademark publication dated 3 November 2021.[1] The application identifies KUMI & CO. as the mark and BEAUGANICS TRADING OPC as the applicant.[1] Filed on 13 August 2021, the trademark covers skin-care cosmetics, establishing skincare as the core commercial category associated with the name.[1] The applicant’s recorded address at the time of filing was in Margot, Angeles City, Philippines.[1]

Brand positioning

Based on the trademark classification, KUMI & CO. is categorized as a Philippine skincare and beauty brand. However, the IPOPHL record does not independently establish a detailed brand philosophy, founding story, formulation approach, manufacturing location, or corporate ownership structure beyond the named applicant. Claims regarding attributes such as “natural,” “organic,” “vegan,” “Japanese-inspired,” “locally manufactured,” or “dermatologist-developed” are not substantiated by the trademark record alone and require additional primary sources for verification.

The official trademark classification places KUMI & CO. in Class 3, specifically under skin-care cosmetics.[1] This indicates that the brand’s documented commercial identity is centred on cosmetic skincare products rather than pharmaceuticals or medical treatments.

The name KUMI & CO Beauty Hub has also appeared as a seller name on Philippine e-commerce platforms such as Lazada. It should be noted that a marketplace seller name does not automatically confirm that every product sold under that listing is manufactured or owned by KUMI & CO.

The trademark application identifies BEAUGANICS TRADING OPC as the applicant behind the KUMI & CO. mark.[1] This distinction is significant because KUMI & CO. is not a unique corporate name globally. Unrelated businesses using similar names exist in other jurisdictions, including KUMI&CO in France[2] and Kumi Kasei in Japan. These entities have no demonstrated connection to the Philippine skincare brand. For reference purposes, the Philippine KUMI & CO. is treated as a distinct beauty brand associated exclusively with BEAUGANICS TRADING OPC.

The trademark is styled “KUMI & CO.” The IPOPHL record includes a specific disclaimer for the element “& CO.”[1] From a trademark perspective, this indicates that the distinctive portion of the mark is primarily associated with the word “KUMI,” while “& CO.” is considered non-distinctive.

There is insufficient reliable public documentation to definitively state the meaning or origin of “KUMI” in the context of this brand. Without explicit confirmation from the brand itself, assertions linking the name to specific Japanese words or cultural meanings remain unverified.

Available evidence characterises KUMI & CO. as follows:

• Sector: Beauty and personal care
• Primary category: Skincare cosmetics
• Market: Philippines
• Brand owner/applicant: BEAUGANICS TRADING OPC (per trademark record)
• Geographic association: Angeles City, Philippines
• Documented existence: Since at least 2021
• Commercial model: Consumer beauty/skincare
• Trademark category: Class 3 cosmetics

The trademark filing provides a formal government record of the brand’s existence and classification, offering a more verifiable basis than marketplace listings or social media descriptions alone.[1]

2021

• 13 August 2021: KUMI & CO. trademark application filed under application no. 4/2021/00519183.[1]
• 3 November 2021: Trademark application published by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.[1]
• The application identified BEAUGANICS TRADING OPC as the applicant and skin-care cosmetics as the covered goods.[1]

Subsequent period

• KUMI & CO. and KUMI & CO Beauty Hub have appeared in Philippine e-commerce activity, including on Lazada, demonstrating an online retail presence.
• Publicly indexed information regarding the company’s founders, management team, manufacturing facilities, revenue, employee count, product development, and expansion plans remains limited.

Confirmed by public records

The following facts are supported by official documentation:

• KUMI & CO. is a registered skincare and cosmetics brand name in the Philippines.[1]
• The trademark was filed in 2021.[1]
• BEAUGANICS TRADING OPC is the applicant identified in the IPOPHL record.[1]
• The applicant was associated with Angeles City, Philippines, at the time of filing.[1]
• The trademark covers skin-care cosmetics under Class 3.[1]
• The KUMI & CO. name has been used in Philippine online retail.

Not sufficiently documented

The following details are not currently established by available primary sources and should not be presented as fact without further evidence:

• Identity or biography of the founder(s)
• Exact founding date of the operating business
• Annual revenue or financial performance
• Number of employees
• Manufacturing country or factory location
• Complete product catalogue
• Ingredient or formulation philosophy
• “Natural” or “organic” certifications
• Cruelty-free or vegan certifications
• Dermatological testing claims
• Etymology or specific meaning of the name “KUMI”
• Current ownership structure
• International distribution channels
• Current official website

1. Intellectual Property Center, 28 Upper McKinley Rd.
2. Société KUMI&CO à MEISTRATZHEIM (67210). Chiffre d’affaires, extrait Kbis, bénéfice, statuts, extrait RNE, bilans, actionnaires, valeur, valorisation – 910080035