| Serial Number | 85514647 |
| Word Mark | AUI FINE FOODS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 12, 2012 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4667911 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 6, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 4, 2012 |
| Goods and Services | Coffee, [ tea, ] cocoa, sugar, [ rice, tapioca, sago, ] artificial coffee; [ flours and cereal preparations, namely, processed cereals and breakfast cereals, bread, pastry and confectionary, namely, confectionery chips for baking; ices; ] honey, treacle syrup; [ yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces and condiments, namely, hot sauce and mustard; spices; ice for refreshment; flour; ] edible preparations, namely, sauces and sauces used as decoration for desserts; frozen, baked or unbaked pastry and confectionery products, namely, cakes, muffins, croissants, tortes, crepes, petit fours, macaroons, tarts; Danish pastries; frozen desserts, namely, whole or portion cakes, pies, mousses; [ fat free dairy-based frozen desserts, ice milk, ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen bread; ] sugar substitute in crystal form and formed into nuggets and pellets, all for use in making candy, desserts, cakes, pastries, confectionery and for forming and shaping culinary decorative art such as decorative cups; pre-formed edible cups made of sugar substitute used in connection with candy, desserts, cakes, pastries, confectionery and culinary decorative art; pre-formed edible decorations made of sugar substitute used in connection with candy, desserts, cakes, pastries, confectionery and culinary decorative art; fondants; bakery products primarily comprised of baking mixes for making batter, sauces, chocolate and custard-based fillings for cakes and pies, pastry dough, edible cake decorations, all packaged and sold as a unit; baking mixes for making batters; pastry dough; chocolate; chocolate chips; [ chocolate covered nuts; ] chocolate truffles; cookies |
| Goods and Services | Education, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of testing of chocolate and quality of chocolate; providing of training in the field of quality of chocolate and testing chocolate; educational demonstrations |
| Pseudo Mark | ALBERT USTER IMPORTS FINE FOODS |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the underlined letters "aui" with the wording "fine foods" below, all within a rectangle with curved corners. |
| Goods and Services | Meat, fish, poultry and game; [ meat extracts; ] preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; [ eggs, milk, ] edible oils and fats; [ milk products, namely, milk, sheep milk, milk drinks containing fruits and goat milk; ] dairy products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; preserved frozen fruits; dried frozen fruits; cooked frozen fruits; frozen jellies; jams; nut flours; prepared nuts |
| Goods and Services | Warehousing services, namely, distribution of chocolates, pastries and confectionaries of others |
| Goods and Services | Printed publications, namely, books, magazines, and brochures in the fields of food preparation and cooking tools and techniques |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Distributorship services in the field of chocolates, pastries and confectionaries of others; import agency and distributorship services in the fields of chocolates, pastries and confectionaries of others; online retail store services featuring food products, books, DVDs, magazines all on cooking and food preparation topics, cooking and baking supplies; distributorship services for food products and equipment |
| Goods and Services | Alcoholic extracts |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FINE FOODS" |
| Goods and Services | Pastry bags, [ muffin tins, cake pans, baking dishes, bread pans, cookie sheets, ] silicone cooking molds |
| Goods and Services | Scientific and technological services and related research and design services, namely, scientific research and product development for others in the field of chocolate quality and chocolate testing methods and cooking and baking techniques; scientific research and development of new technology for others in the field of chocolate quality and chocolate testing methods and cooking and baking techniques |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| International Class | 029 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| 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, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, June 21, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, July 29, 2013 |
| Party Name | Albert Uster Imports Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Gaithersburg, MD 209770770 |
| Party Name | Albert Uster Imports Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Gaithersburg, MD 209770770 |
| Party Name | Albert Uster Imports Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Gaithersburg, MD 209770770 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, January 16, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 28, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, January 19, 2012 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Thursday, March 29, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 29, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 29, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 21, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 21, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, June 21, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 4, 2012 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 4, 2012 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2013 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Thursday, April 11, 2013 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 17, 2012 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 31, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, August 1, 2012 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Saturday, December 7, 2013 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Monday, December 23, 2013 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Friday, April 25, 2014 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 15, 2014 | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN |
| Thursday, May 15, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 15, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 7, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 7, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, November 8, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, December 1, 2014 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2014 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, January 13, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 28, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 28, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, October 30, 2013 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 24, 2013 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, April 24, 2014 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Monday, January 6, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 26, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, April 26, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 26, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Saturday, January 6, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 6, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |