| Serial Number | 90078521 |
| Word Mark | AJ AJINOMOTO SWEET ANSWER LOW SUGAR, GOOD TASTE, HAPPY LIFE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, July 28, 2020 |
| Status | 734 - FIFTH EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, August 23, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2021 |
| Goods and Services | Seasonings; sugar substitutes; seasoning mixes; food flavorings, other than essential oils; flavorings, other than essential oils, for beverages; extracts, other than essential oils, for flavoring foodstuffs; extracts, other than essential oils, for flavoring beverages |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "AJ" in stylized red letters and below it is the term "AJINOMOTO" in stylized red letters of smaller size. Below is the wording SWEET ANSWER in stylized black letters of larger size over a pink oval; the wording SWEET ANSWER and the oval have two outer borders one white and one black. Below this design are the words Low Sugar, Good Taste, Happy Life in stylized black letters of smaller size. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, pink, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "AJINOMOTO" in the mark is "THE ESSENCE OF TASTE". |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "SWEET," "LOW SUGAR," AND "GOOD TASTE" |
| 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 | Wednesday, August 26, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Ajinomoto Co., Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 JP |
| Party Name | Ajinomoto Co., Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 24, 2023 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 18, 2022 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 11, 2022 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 20, 2021 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Friday, August 20, 2021 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Friday, August 20, 2021 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, January 3, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, December 19, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, December 18, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, December 18, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, November 16, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, August 27, 2020 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, July 31, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |