| Serial Number | 97626961 |
| Word Mark | N NISSHIN SEIFUN |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, October 11, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7182764 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, July 18, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Starch based binding agents for ice cream; Meat tenderizers for household purposes; Starch based preparations for stiffening whipped cream; Food flavorings, other than essential oils; Custard-based fillings for cakes and pies; Frozen doughnuts; Frozen apple pie; Frozen pancakes; Frozen Taiyaki, namely, Japanese-style cake filled with sweet bean paste; Frozen Imagawayaki, namely, Japanese-style cake filled with sweat bean paste; Confectionery, namely, candy, crackers, biscuits, cakes, pies, cookies, pancakes, waffles, churros and quiches; Bread and buns; Sandwiches; Chinese steamed buns; Hamburger sandwiches; Frozen cooked pizzas; Pizzas; Frozen cooked American hot dogs; Hot dog sandwiches; Meat pies; Mayonnaise; Semisolid salad dressing; Sauce for bread, namely, seasonings; Edible grain flour fermented seasonings; Seasonings; Flour paste made of wheat flour for food and starches; Prepared meals and food consisting primarily of processed cereals; Cooked rice; Red rice; Spaghetti; Macaroni; Pastas; Bread crumb; Cereal preparations, namely, processed cereals; Frozen meals consisting primarily of rice and also containing eggs; Frozen cooked Chuukadon being meals consisting primarily of a bowl of rice that is topped with stir-fried vegetables, meat and seafood; Frozen pre-prepared rice; Frozen pre-prepared pastas; Cooked Soba noodles; Cooked Yakisoba, namely, pan-fried noodles; Frozen cooked Udon noodles; Frozen cooked risotto; Frozen cooked lasagna; Frozen cooked gratin, namely, preparations for making a gratin comprised primarily of breadcrumbs and also including grated cheese; Frozen cooked Chinese rice noodles; Frozen cooked Chizimi consisting primarily of Korean savory pancakes and also containing vegetables; Frozen cooked Okonomiyaki consisting primarily of Japanese savory pancakes and also containing chopped cabbage and meat or seafood; Frozen cooked Takoyaki consisting primarily of fried balls of batter mix and also consisting small pieces of octopus; Takoyaki being fried balls of batter mix and also containing small pieces of octopus; frozen cooked spring rolls; Chinese stuffed dumplings (Gyoza); Chinese steamed dumplings (Shumai); Sushi; Frozen cooked box lunches consisting primarily of rice and pasta; Prepared box lunches consisting primarily of rice and pasta; Ravioli; Malt extract for food; Yeast extract; Yeast powder; Fermented malted rice; Yeast; Baking powder; Instant cake mixes; mixes for bakery goods; Premix flour; Pasta sauces; Rice; Husked oats; Husked barley; powdered foods mainly made from processed cereals for culinary purposes, namely, beta-glucan; gluten additives for culinary purposes; Wheat flour for food; Karaage powder, namely, wheat flour mix for making Karaage; Tempura powder, namely, tempura batter mix; Okonomiyaki powder, namely, wheat flour mix for making Okonomiyaki; Flour for food; Preparations for making gratin, consisting primarily of pasta and cooking sauce |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a ribbon design with a stylized "N" inside a circle in the middle of the ribbon and the words "NISSHIN SEIFUN" on the inside right side of the ribbon. |
| Goods and Services | Shortening; Edible oils and fats; Cream; Edible fat spread for spreading on bread; Frozen meat Tempura, namely, meat dipped in batter and deep-fried; Frozen seafood Tempura, namely, seafood dipped in batter and deep-fried; Frozen chicken Karaage, namely, Japanese fried chicken; Prepared meals and food consisting primarily of meat and processed meat; Processed meat; Prepared meals of food consisting primarily of seaweed; Prepared meals of food consisting primarily of seafood and foods prepared from fish; prepared entrees consisting primarily of seafood excluding blocks of boiled, smoked and then dried bonitos (Katsuo-bushi); dried pieces of agar jelly (Kanten); flakes of dried fish meat (Kezuri-bushi); fishmeal for human consumption; edible shavings of dried kelp (Tororo-kombu); sheets of dried laver (Hoshi-nori); dried brown alga (Hoshi-hijiki); dried edible seaweed (Hoshi-wakame); toasted sheets of laver (Yaki-nori); Prepared meals of food consisting primarily of dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; Frozen vegetable Tempura, namely, vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried; Prepared meals and food consisting primarily of vegetables; Prepared meals and food consisting primarily of fruits; Prepared meals and food consisting primarily of beans; Preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; Fried tofu pieces (Abura-age); Freeze-dried tofu pieces (Kohri-dofu); Jelly made from devils' tongue root (Konnyaku); Soy milk-based beverages; Tofu; Fermented soybeans (Natto); Frozen cooked omelets; Prepared meals and food consisting primarily of eggs and processed eggs; Processed eggs; Pre-cooked curry stew for filling bread; Pre-cooked stew for filling bread; Preparations for making soup; Bouillon concentrates; Instant or pre-cooked stew; Processed gratin for filling bread, consisting primarily of cheese, vegetables, mushrooms, and chicken |
| Goods and Services | Pharmaceutical preparations and substances for the treatment of viral, metabolic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, genitourinary, sexual dysfunction, oncological, hepatological, ophthalmic, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, hormonal, dermatological, psychiatric and immune system related diseases and disorders; drug delivery agents in the form of edible wafers for wrapping powdered pharmaceuticals; Gauze for dressings; Empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; Eyepatches for medical purposes; Ear bandages; Menstruation bandages; Menstruation tampons; Sanitary napkins; Sanitary panties; Absorbent cotton for medical use; Adhesive plasters for medical use; Bandages for dressings; Liquid bandages for skin wounds; Breast-nursing pads; Mothproofing paper; Dietary supplements for humans; Dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; Dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes; nutritionally fortified beverages for medical purposes for babies; Food for babies; Dietary supplements for animals |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "SEIFUN" in the mark is "MILLING". |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "SEIFUN" |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, October 26, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, May 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 101-8441 JP |
| Party Name | Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 101-8441 JP |
| Party Name | Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Tokyo 101-8441 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, October 27, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, October 14, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |