BEANS ARE BETTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, a trademark application was filed for BEANS ARE BETTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BEANS ARE BETTER trademark a serial number of 97907682. The federal status of this trademark filing is STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER as of Saturday, November 30, 2024. This trademark is owned by The Good Bean, Inc.. The BEANS ARE BETTER trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Snacks, namely, extruded grain-based snack foods also containing beans; Taco shells made with beans

Extruded snacks made primarily from beans; Legume-based snacks, namely, legume-based chips, legume-based pellets, and legume-based extruded snacks; Snacks, namely, bean-based chips, bean-based pellets, bean-based extruded snacks, legume-based chips, legume-based pellets, and legume-based extruded snacks; Snacks, namely, soy chips, vegetable chips, and extruded snacks, all primarily made with beans; Snacks, namely, soy chips and vegetable chips both made with beans, and extruded snacks made primarily from beans; Snacks made primarily from beans; Soy chips; Soy chips made with beans; Vegetable chips; Vegetable chips made with beans; Canned beans; Processed beans; Processed legumes; Dips; Bean dip; Dip mixes

General Information


Serial Number97907682
Word MarkBEANS ARE BETTER
Filing DateWednesday, April 26, 2023
Status748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER
Status DateSaturday, November 30, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 14, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesSnacks, namely, extruded grain-based snack foods also containing beans; Taco shells made with beans
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a drawing of a bean surrounded by rays like a sun formed in a semi-circle with the words "BEANS ARE BETTER" appearing in stylized capital letters on the outside of the rays.
Goods and ServicesExtruded snacks made primarily from beans; Legume-based snacks, namely, legume-based chips, legume-based pellets, and legume-based extruded snacks; Snacks, namely, bean-based chips, bean-based pellets, bean-based extruded snacks, legume-based chips, legume-based pellets, and legume-based extruded snacks; Snacks, namely, soy chips, vegetable chips, and extruded snacks, all primarily made with beans; Snacks, namely, soy chips and vegetable chips both made with beans, and extruded snacks made primarily from beans; Snacks made primarily from beans; Soy chips; Soy chips made with beans; Vegetable chips; Vegetable chips made with beans; Canned beans; Processed beans; Processed legumes; Dips; Bean dip; Dip mixes
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class029 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 7, 2024
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 31, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 31, 2020

International Class030 - 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 Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 7, 2024
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 31, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 31, 2020

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Good Bean, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKnoxville, TN 37909

Party NameThe Good Bean, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBerkeley, CA 94702

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, May 1, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, May 26, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, May 27, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, July 3, 2023TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 28, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 5, 2023ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 5, 2023PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Thursday, December 7, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 7, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 7, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 7, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 7, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, March 7, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 9, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 24, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 14, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 9, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, September 23, 2024TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 10, 2024USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, October 10, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 10, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, October 10, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, November 30, 2024STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, November 30, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL