AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, a trademark application was filed for AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE trademark a serial number of 97456584. The federal status of this trademark filing is STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER as of Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by American Vegetarian Association, LLC. The AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

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

General Information


Serial Number97456584
Word MarkAMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE
Filing DateTuesday, June 14, 2022
Status748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER
Status DateWednesday, May 21, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 26, 2024

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe 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.
Goods and ServicesGoods 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
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Certification Mark StatementThe 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.
NOT AVAILABLE"V AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE"

Classification Information


International ClassA -
US Class CodesA
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 27, 2022
Primary CodeA
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 17, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 17, 2024

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Vegetarian Association, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55402

Party NameAmerican Vegetarian Association, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55402

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 17, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, June 27, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, June 28, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, February 27, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 7, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 7, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 7, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 22, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, May 22, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 22, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 10, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 25, 2023WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, August 3, 2023PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, August 10, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 10, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 10, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 17, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 10, 2024ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 10, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 10, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, February 20, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 6, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 6, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 21, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, November 8, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, November 29, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, November 29, 2024NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, November 29, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 6, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 9, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, May 19, 2025USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, May 20, 2025TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 20, 2025STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, November 8, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 6, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 6, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 9, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 9, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED