| Serial Number | 97058728 |
| Word Mark | BEER JUDGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM |
| Filing Date | Monday, October 4, 2021 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 6989076 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 13, 2022 |
| Goods and Services | Education services, namely, providing on-line classes in the fields of beer and other alcoholic beverages, beer making, creation of alcoholic beverage, alcoholic beverage evaluation, alcoholic beverage competitions, alcoholic beverage styles, breweries and the brewing industry; and providing online publications in the nature of workbooks, newsletters in the fields of beer and other alcoholic beverages, beer making, brewing of alcoholic beverage, beer tasting, breweries and the brewing industry; Education services, namely, providing online materials in the nature of non-downloadable articles, videos, audio clips, charts, and graphs in the fields of beer and other alcoholic beverage competitions; Educational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting educational conferences and programs and providing courses of instruction in the field of beer and other alcoholic beverages, beer making, creation of alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverage evaluation, alcoholic beverage competitions, alcoholic beverage styles, breweries and the brewing industry, and distributing course materials in connection therewith |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of concentric ovals outlined in black where white appears between the concentric ovals and in the center. The words "BEER JUDGE" in white stylized font and partially outline in black appear within a banner outlined in black that is blue in the center and orange on the ends. The banner overlaps the ovals and a clear glass, partially outlined in black, containing amber beer with a white foamy head. The wording "CERTIFICATION PROGRAM" in black text appears between the concentric circles along with curved black lines. The color white appearing in the rest of the mark represents background and is not part of the mark. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "BEER JUDGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The colors black, white, orange, blue, and amber are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "JUDGE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM" |
| Goods and Services | Testing, analysis and evaluation of the services of others to determine conformity with certification standards; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the knowledge, skills and abilities of others in the field of alcoholic beverage assessment to determine conformity with certification standards; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of alcoholic beverage judging services of others to determine conformity with certification standards; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the alcoholic beverage competitions of others to determine conformity with certification standards |
| 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 | Friday, November 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
| 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 | Friday, November 4, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, February 28, 1987 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, February 28, 1987 |
| Party Name | The Beer Judge Certification Program, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | St Louis Park, MN 55416 |
| Party Name | The Beer Judge Certification Program, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | St Louis Park, MN 55416 |
| Party Name | The Beer Judge Certification Program, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | St Louis Park, MN 55416 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 4, 2022 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, November 4, 2022 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, November 4, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 4, 2022 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 4, 2022 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, November 4, 2022 | RESTORE TO TEAS PLUS |
| Thursday, November 3, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, November 3, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, November 3, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, July 9, 2022 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, July 9, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, July 9, 2022 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, July 9, 2022 | REMOVED FROM TEAS PLUS |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 29, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 7, 2021 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |