COCOA COMMITMENT SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, a trademark application was filed for COCOA COMMITMENT SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the COCOA COMMITMENT SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA trademark a serial number of 79374552. The federal status of this trademark filing is NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED as of Tuesday, July 30, 2024. This trademark is owned by Krüger GmbH & Co. KG. The COCOA COMMITMENT SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Chocolate; chocolate in liquid form; chocolate bars; chocolate topping; chocolate sauces; chocolate pastries; chocolate biscuits; chocolate cakes; chocolate flavourings for use in food and beverages, being non-essential oils; chocolate powder; chocolate pastes; chocolate creams in the nature of cream-filled candies; chocolate spreads; chocolate spreads containing nuts; chocolate mousses; chocolate syrup; chocolate fondue; chocolate-based beverages; beverages with a chocolate base; imitation chocolate; truffles in the nature of confectionery; chocolate candies; chocolate pralines; chocolate confectionery; chocolate candy with fillings; candy; cocoa-containing candy; cocoa-based ingredients for use in confectionery products; cocoa; cocoa extracts for human consumption; cocoa-based drinks; beverages based on cocoa; cocoa powder; foods with a cocoa base, namely cocoa based creams in the form of spreads; ice beverages with a cocoa base; chilled desserts with a cocoa base; cocoa-based prepar...
Processing of food and food by-products for production purposes; roasting and processing services for cocoa beans; treatment of waste [transformation]; sorting of waste and recyclable materials [transformation]; waste treatment [transformation] in the field of environmental protection; processing of raw materials for the manufacture of food and beverages; rental of machines and apparatus for processing natural raw materials; rental of machines and apparatus for roasting processing cocoa beans; rental of machines and apparatus for processing foods or beverages; processing of cocoa pods, cocoa nibs, bamboo, tree barks, sugar cane, and vines; food and drink preservation; all of the above not related to the field of water or wastewater treatment equipment
Fat-based spreads for bread slices; nut-based spreads; cocoa butter for food; milk; milk beverages with cocoa; milk beverages with chocolate; non-alcoholic beverages made of milk, milk predominating; non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages with milk predominating; milk shakes; chocolate-flavoured milk drinks, milk predominating
Providing of access to databases for the purpose of tracking the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production
Publicity and sales promotion services; computerised inventory control; wholesale and retail store services relating to cocoa and chocolate, including via the internet; business consultancy and advisory services; professional business consultancy; promotional advertising of products and services of third parties through sponsoring arrangements relating to ecological and social sustainability; consultancy services regarding business development; conducting exhibitions for business purposes
Cocoa beans, raw; cocoa beans, unprocessed
Quality control of goods and services; quality control relating to food and beverages; quality control relating to processes, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production; quality control relating to raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods in the field of cocoa and chocolate production; inspection of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production; quality control services for agriculture machines and apparatus; quality control services for certification purposes; technical product testing services; quality control relating to the use of pesticides; technical and quality evaluation of quality control results; product research and development in the field of science; technical consultancy relating to research in the field of food and beverages; agricultural research; scientific laboratory services for agricultural, horticultural and forestry research; chemical ana...
General Information
| Serial Number | 79374552 |
| Word Mark | COCOA COMMITMENT SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA |
| Filing Date | Thursday, February 23, 2023 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 30, 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Chocolate; chocolate in liquid form; chocolate bars; chocolate topping; chocolate sauces; chocolate pastries; chocolate biscuits; chocolate cakes; chocolate flavourings for use in food and beverages, being non-essential oils; chocolate powder; chocolate pastes; chocolate creams in the nature of cream-filled candies; chocolate spreads; chocolate spreads containing nuts; chocolate mousses; chocolate syrup; chocolate fondue; chocolate-based beverages; beverages with a chocolate base; imitation chocolate; truffles in the nature of confectionery; chocolate candies; chocolate pralines; chocolate confectionery; chocolate candy with fillings; candy; cocoa-containing candy; cocoa-based ingredients for use in confectionery products; cocoa; cocoa extracts for human consumption; cocoa-based drinks; beverages based on cocoa; cocoa powder; foods with a cocoa base, namely cocoa based creams in the form of spreads; ice beverages with a cocoa base; chilled desserts with a cocoa base; cocoa-based preparations for making beverages; cocoa mixes; cocoa based creams in the form of spreads; nougat; nougat-based spreads; chocolate- based fillings, namely chocolate based fillings for pies; cocoa based fillings namely cocoa based fillings for pies; flavored ices; edible ices; powdered edible ices and preparations for making edible ices; ice cream; iced beverages with a cocoa base; iced beverages with a chocolate base; instant dessert puddings; dessert mousses; prepared desserts in the nature of confectionery; chocolate- based prepared desserts; prepared bakery desserts with a base of cocoa; chocolate decorations for cakes; decorations made from cocoa for cakes; cakes; chocolate cake decorations; cake decorations of cocoa; chocolate decorations for biscuits; cocoa decorations for biscuits; cocoa-based beverages with milk; cocoa-based or chocolate-based powders for making beverages; nut-nougat creams, nougat predominating, in particular in the form of spreads, baking and filling compounds for bakers and confectioners, for the production of edible ices and for the preparation of mixed milk beverages; chocolate-based spreads; drinking cocoa in paste form; chocolate vermicelli; fondant; nougat paste; chilled desserts with a chocolate and cocoa base; cocoa mass for use in making cocoa nibs |
| Goods and Services | Processing of food and food by-products for production purposes; roasting and processing services for cocoa beans; treatment of waste [transformation]; sorting of waste and recyclable materials [transformation]; waste treatment [transformation] in the field of environmental protection; processing of raw materials for the manufacture of food and beverages; rental of machines and apparatus for processing natural raw materials; rental of machines and apparatus for roasting processing cocoa beans; rental of machines and apparatus for processing foods or beverages; processing of cocoa pods, cocoa nibs, bamboo, tree barks, sugar cane, and vines; food and drink preservation; all of the above not related to the field of water or wastewater treatment equipment |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording COCOA COMMITMENT above the wording SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA, all within a circular border. Within the top part of the circle appears a design of two cocoa beans with curved bars on each side. |
| Goods and Services | Fat-based spreads for bread slices; nut-based spreads; cocoa butter for food; milk; milk beverages with cocoa; milk beverages with chocolate; non-alcoholic beverages made of milk, milk predominating; non-alcoholic mixed milk beverages with milk predominating; milk shakes; chocolate-flavoured milk drinks, milk predominating |
| Goods and Services | Providing of access to databases for the purpose of tracking the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production |
| Goods and Services | Publicity and sales promotion services; computerised inventory control; wholesale and retail store services relating to cocoa and chocolate, including via the internet; business consultancy and advisory services; professional business consultancy; promotional advertising of products and services of third parties through sponsoring arrangements relating to ecological and social sustainability; consultancy services regarding business development; conducting exhibitions for business purposes |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "COCOA" and "SUSTAINABLY SOURCED COCOA" |
| Goods and Services | Cocoa beans, raw; cocoa beans, unprocessed |
| Goods and Services | Quality control of goods and services; quality control relating to food and beverages; quality control relating to processes, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production; quality control relating to raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods in the field of cocoa and chocolate production; inspection of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production; quality control services for agriculture machines and apparatus; quality control services for certification purposes; technical product testing services; quality control relating to the use of pesticides; technical and quality evaluation of quality control results; product research and development in the field of science; technical consultancy relating to research in the field of food and beverages; agricultural research; scientific laboratory services for agricultural, horticultural and forestry research; chemical analysis; industrial analysis and research services; product development; product design; design and development of new technology for others; design and development of analysis and testing methods; design and testing in connection with the development of new products; technological services and design and research relating thereto; online electronic data storage; electronic data storage; electronic data backup services; product testing services for the certification of quality or standards; creation and development of computers and software; computer programming services for data warehousing; design and development of electronic databases; creating software for databases; design services and development of software for supply-chain-management; design and development of computer hardware and software for industrial applications; industrial product testing, technical analysis and product evaluation of the goods and services of others to determine conformity with certification standards; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods of others to determine conformity with certification standards for technologies and processes of others relating to compliance with standards relating to environmental protection, responsible natural resource management, sustainable protection and biological diversity; scientific analysis and expertise relating to standards of independent others relating to environmental protection, responsible management of natural resources, sustainability and social matters relating to agriculture, forestry and tourism; testing, analysis, and assessment of the goods of others to determine conformity with certification standards, in particular of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa and chocolate production, others relating to compliance with standards relating to environmental protection, responsible management of natural resources, long-term protection and biological diversity; testing, analysis, and assessment of the technologies and processes of others to determine conformity with certification standards relating to compliance with standards relating to environmental protection, responsible management of natural resources, long-term protection and biological diversity; assessment in the nature of testing to ensure of compliance with standards for others in the field of environmental protection, responsible management of natural resources, long-term protection, matters in connection with social matters and in connection with work in agriculture and forestry and in tourism; technological services for others for the identification, verification and tracking of the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa production; design and development of a database for the purpose of tracking the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa production; providing technological information for the purpose of tracking the origin of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa production; authentication of raw materials, intermediate goods and finished goods for quality control purposes, in particular in the field of cocoa production; providing scientific and technological information relating to research in the field of environmental protection; providing scientific information relating to environmental protection |
Classification Information
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Krüger GmbH & Co. KG |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 20, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Saturday, July 29, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, November 24, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, December 1, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, December 2, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Sunday, January 21, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, January 21, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, July 18, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
