·A TASTE OF PORTUGAL SINCE 1972 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 2, 2015, a trademark application was filed for ·A TASTE OF PORTUGAL SINCE 1972 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ·A TASTE OF PORTUGAL SINCE 1972 trademark a serial number of 86775857. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED as of Wednesday, November 8, 2023. This trademark is owned by LUSITANO FOOD & HOME PRODUCTS LLC. The ·A TASTE OF PORTUGAL SINCE 1972 trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Cookies; biscuits; crackers; chocolate; carbonated juices, namely, fruit juices; non-carbonated juices, namely, fruit juices; coffee; tea; condiments, namely, chutneys, prepared horseradish; spices; frozen pastries; frozen custard tarts; all of the aforementioned goods originating in Portugal

Canned fish; dried beans; canned beans; jarred beans; canned and jarred olives; dried figs; processed quince jam; jams; fruit juices for cooking; vinegar, olive oil; rennet; cheese; frozen vegetables; frozen fish; all of the aforementioned goods originating in Portugal
·a taste of portugal since 1972

General Information


Serial Number86775857
Word Mark·A TASTE OF PORTUGAL SINCE 1972
Filing DateFriday, October 2, 2015
Status701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED
Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2023
Registration Number5121877
Registration DateTuesday, January 17, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 1, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCookies; biscuits; crackers; chocolate; carbonated juices, namely, fruit juices; non-carbonated juices, namely, fruit juices; coffee; tea; condiments, namely, chutneys, prepared horseradish; spices; frozen pastries; frozen custard tarts; all of the aforementioned goods originating in Portugal
Description of MarkThe mark consists of an overall red circular design with a red and black banner wherein the wording "· A TASTE OF ·" is superimposed across the top of the circle, "PORTUGAL" is superimposed on the banner and "· SINCE 1972 ·" is displayed superimposed on the bottom of the circle with all the wording in white with a black outline. On the inside of the circle underneath the banner is a design of a red shield with yellow castles outlined in black displayed thereon, and a white area with blue tiles with white dots. Behind the design of the shield is a design of crisscrossed lines representing an armillary sphere displayed in yellow with black outlines. Behind these crisscrossed lines is shown the color green on the left and the color red on the right. There is an area of white between the edges of the circle and the design of the crisscrossed lines.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 10/01/2011
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 12/01/2011
Goods and ServicesCanned fish; dried beans; canned beans; jarred beans; canned and jarred olives; dried figs; processed quince jam; jams; fruit juices for cooking; vinegar, olive oil; rennet; cheese; frozen vegetables; frozen fish; all of the aforementioned goods originating in Portugal
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, black, green, yellow, blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"PORTUGAL" AND "SINCE 1972"

Classification Information


International Class029 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateNOT AVAILABLE
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 1, 2011

International Class030 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 7, 2015
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 1, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLUSITANO FOOD & HOME PRODUCTS LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNORTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02747

Party NameLUSITANO FOOD & HOME PRODUCTS LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNORTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02747

Party NameLUSITANO FOOD & HOME PRODUCTS LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNORTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02747

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 8, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 8, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, November 8, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, July 17, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, January 17, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 1, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 1, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 12, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, September 26, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, September 22, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 22, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, September 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 22, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 22, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, September 22, 2016PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, September 13, 2016WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, August 26, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 16, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 16, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 16, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, August 6, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, August 1, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, January 25, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 8, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, October 6, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED