BUSY BITES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, a trademark application was filed for BUSY BITES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BUSY BITES trademark a serial number of 97589105. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, August 12, 2024. This trademark is owned by Busy Bites, LLC. The BUSY BITES trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Bagels; Beignets; Bread; Brownies; Candy; Cannoli; Coffee; Cookies; Croissants; Doughnuts; Enchiladas; Fajitas; Flat bread; Gelato; Grits; Nachos; Oatmeal; Paella; Pancakes; Pasta; Pizza; Popcorn; Quesadillas; Ravioli; Salsa; Spaghetti; Sushi; Tea; Alfredo sauce; Bagel chips; Bagel holes; Barbecue dry rub; Barbecue sauce; Barbeque sauce; Bread and buns; Bread and pastry; Bread bases; Bread biscuits; Bread crumb; Bread crumbs; Bread doughs; Bread flavored with spices; Bread flavoured with spices; Bread mixes; Bread pudding; Bread rolls; Bread sticks; Bread with soy bean; Brownie dough; Brownie mixes; Burritos; Cake balls; Cake pops; Cakes; Cakes filled with creams and puddings; Calzones; Candies; Candy bark; Candy bars; Candy canes; Candy containing alcoholic beverage content and flavor; Candy mints; Candy necklaces; Candy sprinkles; Candy toppings; Candy with caramel; Candy with cocoa; Candy, namely, dragées; Candy-coated apples; Candy-coated popcorn; Cheesecakes; Coffee; Coffee and c...

Catering; Restaurant; Bar and bistro services; Bar and cocktail lounge services; Bar services; Bar services featuring American, comfort, fusion, and soul food; Cafe and cafeteria services; Cafe and snack-bar services; Cafe services; Café; Café services; Café services, namely, providing café services in a funeral home environment; Cafés; Catering for the provision of food and beverages; Catering in fast-food cafeterias; Catering of food and drinks; Catering services; Catering services for companies; Catering services for company cafeterias; Catering services for conference centers; Catering services for conference events; Catering services for educational establishments; Catering services for exhibition events; Catering services for festivals; Catering services for film festivals; Catering services for hospitality suites; Catering services for hospitals; Catering services for hotels; Catering services for inaugurations; Catering services for indoor events; Catering services for mus...
busy bites

General Information


Serial Number97589105
Word MarkBUSY BITES
Filing DateTuesday, September 13, 2022
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, August 12, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 14, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesBagels; Beignets; Bread; Brownies; Candy; Cannoli; Coffee; Cookies; Croissants; Doughnuts; Enchiladas; Fajitas; Flat bread; Gelato; Grits; Nachos; Oatmeal; Paella; Pancakes; Pasta; Pizza; Popcorn; Quesadillas; Ravioli; Salsa; Spaghetti; Sushi; Tea; Alfredo sauce; Bagel chips; Bagel holes; Barbecue dry rub; Barbecue sauce; Barbeque sauce; Bread and buns; Bread and pastry; Bread bases; Bread biscuits; Bread crumb; Bread crumbs; Bread doughs; Bread flavored with spices; Bread flavoured with spices; Bread mixes; Bread pudding; Bread rolls; Bread sticks; Bread with soy bean; Brownie dough; Brownie mixes; Burritos; Cake balls; Cake pops; Cakes; Cakes filled with creams and puddings; Calzones; Candies; Candy bark; Candy bars; Candy canes; Candy containing alcoholic beverage content and flavor; Candy mints; Candy necklaces; Candy sprinkles; Candy toppings; Candy with caramel; Candy with cocoa; Candy, namely, dragées; Candy-coated apples; Candy-coated popcorn; Cheesecakes; Coffee; Coffee and coffee substitutes; Coffee and artificial coffee; Coffee based beverages; Coffee beans; Coffee beverages with milk; Coffee capsules containing coffee for brewing; Coffee capsules, filled; Coffee cherry tea; Coffee drinks; Coffee enhanced with antioxidants, proteins, minerals, and vitamins; Coffee essences; Coffee essences for use as substitutes for coffee; Coffee essences in the form of liquid, pastes, and powders for use as substitutes for coffee; Coffee extracts; Coffee extracts for use as substitutes for coffee; Coffee extracts in the form of liquids, pastes, and powders for use as substitutes for coffee; Coffee pods; Coffee pods, filled; Coffee substitutes; Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee; Coffee-based beverage containing milk; Coffee-based beverages; Coffee-based beverages containing ice cream (affogato); Coffee-based drinks; Coffee-based iced beverages; Coffee-based snack foods; Coleslaw dressing; Cooked rice; Cooked rice mixed with vegetables and beef (bibimbap); Cookie dough; Cookie mixes; Cookies and crackers; Cookies with nuts; Cooking salt; Cooking sauces; Cup cakes; Cupcakes; Cupcakes that contain alcohol; Dessert mousse; Dessert puddings; Dessert puddings infused with alcohol; Dessert souffles; Donuts; Doughnut holes; Egg rolls; Egg- and dairy-free mayonnaise; Empanada dough; Empanadas; Food flavorings being non-essential oils; Food flavorings, namely, infused oils, not being essential oils; Food flavourings, other than essential oils; Food flavourings, other than essential oils, and seasonings; Food seasonings; Fried dough cookies (karintoh); Fried dough twists; Fried noodles; Jerk sauce; Jerk seasoning; Macaroni and cheese; Macaroni with cheese; Muffin mixes; Muffins; Pancake mixes; Pancake syrup; Pasta and noodles; Pasta salad; Pasta sauce; Pico de Gallo sauce; Pie crusts; Pie shells; Pies; Pizza crust; Pizza dough; Pizza dough mix; Pizzas; Pizzas; Popcorn infused with alcohol; Ravioli; Salad dressing; Salad dressings; Salad dressings containing cream; Salad sauces; Salsa con queso; Salsa sauces; Sandwiches; Scones; Soda bread; Spaghetti; Spaghetti sauce; Spaghetti with meatballs; Steak sauce; Stir-fried noodles with vegetables (Japchae); Stir-fried rice; Taco chips; Taco sauce; Taco seasoning; Taco seasonings; Taco shells; Tacos; Tamales; Tea bags; Tea extracts; Tea for infusions; Tea of parched powder of barley with husk (mugi-cha); Tea of salty kelp powder (kombu-cha); Tea pods; Tea substitutes; Tea-based beverages; Tea-based beverages also containing milk and flavorings; Tea-based beverages containing boba; Tea-based beverages with milk; Tea-based iced beverages; Tea-based milk tea; Tempura batter mix; Tortilla chips; Tortilla shells; Tortillas; Wonton chips; Wontons; Wontons filled with meat and other ingredients; Acanthopanax tea (Ogapicha); Almond cake; Almond cookies; Arrangements of candy; Artificial coffee; Artificial coffee and tea; Bakery desserts; Bakery goods and dessert items, namely, cheesecakes for retail and wholesale distribution and consumption on or off the premises; Bakery goods and dessert items, namely, cakes, cookies, pastries, candies, and frozen confections for retail and wholesale distribution and consumption on or off the premises; Barley tea; Beverages made of coffee; Beverages made of tea; Beverages with coffee base; Beverages with tea base; Beverages with a coffee base; Beverages with a tea base; Biscuits and bread; Biscuits, tarts, cakes made with cereals; Black tea; Black tea; Blueberry pies; Breakfast burritos; Brine for cooking; Bruschetta-topped bread; Bubble tea; Buckwheat tea; Burgers contained in bread rolls; Butterfly pea flower tea; Caffeine-free coffee; Candy cake decorations; Candy decorations for cakes; Candy for food; Candy toppings for desserts; Canned spaghetti in tomato sauce; Caramel popcorn; Caramel-coated popcorn; Cereal bars; Cereal based energy bars; Cereal based snack food; Cereal-based snack bars; Cereal-based snack food; Cereal-based snack foods; Chai tea; Challah bread; Chamomile tea; Cheeseburger sandwiches; Chicory and chicory mixtures, all for use as substitutes for coffee; Chicory based coffee substitute; Chimney cakes; Chinese steamed dumplings (shumai, cooked); Chinese stuffed dumplings (gyoza, cooked); Chocolate bars; Chocolate cakes; Chocolate candies; Chocolate food beverages not being dairy-based or vegetable based; Chocolate bark containing ground coffee beans; Chocolate based ingredient for use in food products; Chocolate covered cookies; Chocolate covered popcorn; Chocolate covered roasted coffee beans; Chocolate decorations for cakes; Chocolate for confectionery and bread; Chocolate-based meal replacement bars; Chocolate-based ready-to-eat food bars; Chocolates and chocolate-based ready to eat candies and snacks; Ciabatta bread; Citron tea; Coatings for foods made of breading; Cocoa tea; Cocoa-based condiments and seasonings for food and drink; Coffee and tea; Combination meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice-based entrees and soup or salad for consumption on or off the premises; Confectioner's coatings in the nature of edible shellac coatings for foods; Confectioneries, namely, snack foods, namely, chocolate; Confectionery in the form of dessert mousses; Confectionery, namely, candy and chocolate; Cookie pies; Corn bread; Corn bread mix; Corn cakes containing combinations of meat, cheese, beans and/or vegetables; Corn-based snack foods; Cotton candy; Cream pies; Crisp bread; Crystallized sugar for decorating food; Currant bread; Danish bread; Decaffeinated coffee; Deep-fried dough sticks (Youtiao); Dough-enrobed foods consisting of a dough-based wrapper with fillings consisting primarily of meats, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables and cheese; Dough-enrobed foods consisting of a dough-based wrapper with pizza-flavored fillings; Dough-enrobed foods consisting of a dough-based wrapper with fillings consisting primarily of pasta and rice; Dough-enrobed foods consisting of a dough-based wrapper with fillings consisting primarily of ice cream and other dairy-based desserts; Dressings for salad; Dried cooked-rice; Earl Grey tea; Edible cake decorations; Edible cookie dough not intended for baking; Edible cupcake liners that bake onto the cupcake itself; Edible decorations for cakes; Einspanner (coffee-based beverages containing whipping cream); Energy candy; English muffins; Extracts used as food flavoring; Fermented tea; Filled pasta; Fish sandwiches; Flavor enhancers used in food and beverage products; Flavor-coated popped popcorn; Flavored, sweetened gelatin desserts; Flavourings for cakes other than essential oils; Flavourings of almond, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; Flavourings of lemons, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; Flavourings of tea, other than essential oils, for food or beverages; Flavourings, other than essential oils, for cakes; Flavourings, other than essential oils, for foods; Flavourings, other than essential oils, for soups; Focaccia bread; Food condiment consisting primarily of ketchup and salsa; Fortune cookies; Frankfurter sandwiches; Fresh pasta; Fresh pizza; Fried dough cookies; Frozen brownie dough; Frozen coffee drinks; Frozen cookie dough; Frozen cookie, brownie and biscotti dough; Frozen dessert consisting of fruit and cream or cream substitutes; Frozen foods, namely, grain and bread based appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, and canapés; Frozen pancakes; Frozen pizza; Frozen pizza crusts; Frozen pizza crusts made of cauliflower; Frozen tortillas; Frozen tortillas made of cauliflower; Frozen cashew-based desserts; Frozen confections, namely, freezer bars; Frozen dough for use as pizza, bread or other bread-type products; Frozen flour-free foods, namely, pancakes, crepes, sandwich wraps, muffins and griddle cake sandwiches which are protein-enriched; Frozen flour-free foods, namely, waffles, pancakes, crepes, sandwich wraps, muffins and griddle cake sandwiches which are protein-enriched; Frozen juice bars; Frozen soy-based desserts; Frozen yogurt cakes; Frozen yogurt pies; Frozen yogurt pies and cakes; Frozen cookie and cake batter; Frozen-yogurt-based snack foods; Fruit bread; Fruit breads; Fruit cakes; Fruit pies; Fruit teas; Fruit flavourings for food or beverages, except essences; Fruit ice bars; Fruit jelly candy; Fruit paste for flavouring of food; Funnel cakes; Garlic bread; Gelatin-based chewy candies; Gift baskets containing candy; Gift baskets containing popcorn; Ginger tea; Ginseng candy; Ginseng tea; Glazed popcorn; Gluten-free bread; Gluten-free desserts, namely, cakes, cookies, ice cream, pies, and sorbets; Graham cracker pie crusts; Grain-based food beverages; Grain-based food bars; Grain-based food bars also containing other food ingredients; Grain-based snack foods; Granola-based snack bars; Grass-based food beverages; Green coffee; Green tea; Green onion pancake (pajeon); Ground coffee; Ground coffee beans; Gummy candies; Gyro sandwiches; Hamburger sandwiches; Hard candies; Hard candy; Herb tea; Herb teas; Herbal food beverages; Herbal tea; Herbal tea, other than for medicinal use; Herbal teas; Herbal teas, other than for medicinal use; High-protein cereal bars; Hollow chocolate forms filled with candy; Hominy grits; Hot dog sandwiches; Ice candies; Ice cream bars; Ice cream desserts; Ice cream sandwiches; Ice milk bars; Ice-cream-based snack foods; Iced cakes; Iced coffee; Iced tea; Individual-size cakes for children's birthdays; Instant coffee; Instant doughnut mixes; Instant oatmeal; Instant pancake mixes; Instant tea; Instant black tea; Instant green tea; Instant Oolong tea; Instant white tea; Jambalaya, namely, a spicy Creole rice dish with a mixture of fish and meat such as shrimp, chicken, ham and spicy sausage; Japanese green tea; Jasmine tea; Kelp tea; Kimchi pancakes; Kits comprised of ingredients for preparing pizza; Kombucha tea; Lime tea; Lime blossom tea; Low-salt bread; Macaroni salad; Meat pies; Meat pies; Mexican candy; Microwave popcorn; Mincemeat pies; Mixes for candy making; Mixes for making breading; Mixes for making tea; Mixes for making batters for fried foods; Mixes for making quick breads, namely, mixes for making muffins and scones; Mixes for making iced tea; Mixes in the nature of concentrates, syrups or powders used in the preparation of tea based beverages; Mixtures of coffee and chicory; Moon cakes; Muesli bars; Multigrain bread; Multigrain-based snack foods; Naan bread; Oolong tea; Pad thai (Thai stir-fried noodles); Pan de yuca; Peppermint candy; Peppermint tea; Pita bread; Pizza cheese sticks; Plum cakes; Plum-cakes; Popped popcorn; Pot pies; Potato rolls; Potato-based flatbread; Potato-based flatbreads; Poultry and game meat pies; Powdered coffee in drip bags; Powders for making iced tea; Pre-mixed pancake batter; Preparations for making coffee-based beverages; Prepared coffee and coffee-based beverages; Prepared pasta; Processed popcorn; Processed cereal-based food to be used as a breakfast food, snack food or ingredient for making other foods; Processed, frozen, cooked or packaged whole grains; Protein reduced and gluten free flour and bread; Protein-enriched coffee; Puddings; Puddings for use as desserts; Pumpernickel bread; Pumpkin pies; Quick breads, namely, muffins and scones; Quinoa-based food bars; Quinoa-based snack foods; Ready to eat, cereal derived food bars; Ready-to-eat popcorn; Rice salad; Rice, pasta and noodles; Rice-based pudding dessert; Rice-based snack food; Rice-based snack foods; Roasted coffee beans; Roasted barley tea; Roasted brown rice tea; Rock candy; Rolls; Rooibos tea; Rose hip tea; Rosemary tea; Rye bread; Saffron salt for seasoning food; Sage tea; Sandwich wraps; Sauces for barbecued meat; Savory pancake mixes; Savory pancakes; Savoury pancake mixes; Savoury pancakes; Seafood pies; Seasoned popcorn; Seasoned coating mixtures for foods; Seasoned rice cakes with fish, meat, chicken and vegetable toppings; Seasoning mixes for soups; Semi-frozen coffee drinks; Snack cakes; Snack foods, namely, chocolate-based snack foods; Snack mix consisting primarily of crackers, pretzels and/or popped popcorn; Sourdough bread; Soy burger sandwiches; Spanakopita, namely, spinach and feta pie in phyllo dough; Sparkling tea; Sponge cakes; Steamed buns stuffed primarily with minced meat, vegetables and also including rice and other ingredients; Stuffing mixes containing bread; Sugar-coated coffee beans; Sugarless candies; Syrup for flavoring food or beverages; Syrups for making tea; Tea cakes; Theine-free tea; Theine-free tea sweetened with sweeteners; Theine-free tea with added sweeteners; Thickening agents for cooking foodstuffs; Tieguanyin tea; Toddler meals, namely, prepared entrees consisting primarily of pasta or rice; Tomato-based salsa; Turkey burger sandwiches; Unleavened bread; Unroasted coffee; Vanilla flavorings for food or beverages; Vegan cakes; Vegan cheesecake; Vegan coffee-based beverages; Vegan cookies; Vegan cup cakes; Vegan pies; Vegetal preparations for use as coffee substitutes; Veggie burger sandwiches; Wheat-based snack foods; White tea; White lotus tea (Baengnyeoncha); Whole wheat bread; Wholemeal bread; Whoopie pies; Wrap sandwiches; Yellow tea; Yuja-cha (Korean honey citron tea); Prepared fruit pies; Prepared entrees consisting primarily of pasta or rice; Prepared meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice
NOT AVAILABLE"BITES"
Goods and ServicesCatering; Restaurant; Bar and bistro services; Bar and cocktail lounge services; Bar services; Bar services featuring American, comfort, fusion, and soul food; Cafe and cafeteria services; Cafe and snack-bar services; Cafe services; Café; Café services; Café services, namely, providing café services in a funeral home environment; Cafés; Catering for the provision of food and beverages; Catering in fast-food cafeterias; Catering of food and drinks; Catering services; Catering services for companies; Catering services for company cafeterias; Catering services for conference centers; Catering services for conference events; Catering services for educational establishments; Catering services for exhibition events; Catering services for festivals; Catering services for film festivals; Catering services for hospitality suites; Catering services for hospitals; Catering services for hotels; Catering services for inaugurations; Catering services for indoor events; Catering services for musical events; Catering services for nursing homes; Catering services for outdoor events; Catering services for product launch events; Catering services for providing Asian fusion cuisine; Catering services for providing European-style cuisine; Catering services for providing vegan cuisine; Catering services for providing vegetarian cuisine; Catering services for providing American, comfort, fusion, and soul food cuisine; Catering services for retirement homes; Catering services for roadshow events; Catering services for schools; Catering services for sporting events; Catering services for streetshow events; Catering services for the provision of food and drink; Catering services for tradeshow events; Catering services for vernissage; Catering services for weddings; Catering services for American, comfort, fusion, and soul food cuisine; Catering services of vegan cuisine; Catering services of vegetarian cuisine; Coffee and tea bars; Coffee shop services; Coffee shops; Cookie decorating; Food truck parks; Food preparation; Food preparation consultation; Food preparation services; Food preparation services featuring American, comfort, fusion, and soul food; Restaurant and bar information services; Restaurant and bar services; Restaurant and bar services, including restaurant carryout services; Restaurant and cafe services; Restaurant and café services; Restaurant and catering services; Restaurant services; Restaurant services featuring sandwiches; Restaurant services provided in food halls; Restaurant services, including sit-down service of food and take-out restaurant services; Restaurant services, namely, providing of food and beverages for consumption on and off the premises; Restaurant, bar and catering services; Restaurants; Restaurants featuring home delivery; Tea shops; Advice concerning cooking recipes; Bar and catering services; Bar and restaurant services; Breakfast restaurants; Brunch restaurants; Bubble tea shops; Cafe and restaurant services; Cafe, cafeteria and restaurant services; Cafe-restaurant and cafeteria services; Cafeteria and restaurant services; Café and restaurant services; Café-restaurants; Charitable services, namely, providing food to needy persons; Coffee bars; Coffee and juice bar services; Coffee-house and snack-bar services; Consulting in the field of restaurant menu development; Contract food and beverage services; Contract food services; Decorating of food; Delicatessen services; Fast casual restaurants; Fast casual restaurants featuring American, comfort, fusion, and soul food; Fast-food restaurant services; Fast-food restaurants; Fast-food restaurants and snackbars; Food and drink catering; Hospitality services in the nature of provision of food and drink; Hotel catering services; Juice bar services; Making reservations and bookings for restaurants and meals; Mobile café services for providing food and drink; Mobile catering; Mobile restaurant services; Outside catering services; Outsource service provider in the field of food preparation; Pop-up bar services; Pop-up restaurant services; Preparation of food and beverages; Providing food and drink in food halls; Providing a database in the field of recipes and cooking information; Providing a website featuring information in the field of recipes and cooking; Providing an online computer database to consumers featuring information about recipes, ingredients and cooking information; Providing information in the field of cooking via a website; Providing information in the field of hotel catering services; Providing information in the field of recipes and cooking via a website; Providing of food and drink; Providing of food and drink for patients and guests; Providing of food and drink via a mobile truck; Providing of food and drink via catering, food trucks, and restaurant; Provision of food and drink in restaurants; Rental of cooking apparatus; Rental of cooking stoves; Rental of food service equipment; Rental of kitchen worktops for preparing food for immediate consumption; Reservation of restaurants; Restaurant services featuring American, comfort, fusion, and soul food; Salad bars; Self service restaurants; Self-service restaurant services; Serving of food and drink/beverages; Snack bar and canteen services; Snack bar services; Snack-bar services; Sommelier services, namely, providing advice on wine and wine and food pairing; Take-away restaurant services; Take-out restaurant services; Tea bars; Wine bars

Classification Information


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 DateFriday, September 16, 2022
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 16, 2022
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBusy Bites, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressAlexandria, VA 22314

Party NameBusy Bites, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressAlexandria, VA 22314

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 16, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 16, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, June 26, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, July 3, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, July 3, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 3, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 3, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 3, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 4, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, October 10, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 14, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 14, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 9, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, October 25, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, January 12, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, August 12, 2024ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, August 12, 2024ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED