| Serial Number | 97456584 |
| Word Mark | AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 26, 2024 |
| 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, March 26, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circle emblem with a thick boarder displaying the word "CERTIFIED" above the wording "ANIMAL FREE". The interior of the circle displaying the wording "AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION" in an arc formation around the letter "V" that forms a carrot shape. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Goods that are free from animal-sourced ingredients and processing but may contain ingredients derived from animal genes but free of animal production and animal testing, namely, food, beverages, cosmetics, skincare, namely, skincare cosmetics, toiletries, nutritional products, medicinal supplements, cleaning supplies, lubricants, and pet food |
| Certification Mark Statement | The certification mark, as used or intended to be used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies or is intended to certify that the goods provided are free of animal-sourced ingredients and processing, and the goods may contain ingredients derived from animal genes, but remain free of animal production and animal testing in accordance with the American Vegetarian Association standards. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "V AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE" |
| International Class | A - |
| US Class Codes | A |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, June 27, 2022 |
| Primary Code | A |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | American Vegetarian Association, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
| Party Name | American Vegetarian Association, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Minneapolis, MN 55402 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, August 17, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 3, 2023 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Monday, July 10, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, February 27, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |