| Serial Number | 97456584 |
| Word Mark | AMERICAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED ANIMAL-FREE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 |
| Status | 730 - FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - 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. |
| 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 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| 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. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "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 |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 27, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, July 10, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Thursday, August 3, 2023 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 17, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Friday, November 8, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Friday, November 8, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 29, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Friday, November 29, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 29, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |