| Serial Number | 86674214 |
| Word Mark | COUNTRY OF SWEDEN ABSOLUT ABSOLUT CITRON A SUPERB VODKA WITH A TASTE OF LEMON. THIS CITRUS TWIST IS AN ABSOLUT CLASSIC. CRAFTED IN THE VILLAGE OF AHUS, SWEDEN. ABSOLUT SINCE 1879. |
| Filing Date | Thursday, June 25, 2015 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Saturday, October 30, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 4972083 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 7, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 22, 2016 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a three-dimensional configuration of a white bottle with a silver cap. At base of the pour stem of the bottle is a grey and white circular seal containing the bust of a bearded man around which is the wording "COUNTRY OF SWEDEN ABSOLUT" in the color grey. Below the seal and on the face of the bottle are the yellow words "ABSOLUT CITRON" all above the black words "A SUPERB VODKA WITH A TASTE OF LEMON. THIS CITRUS TWIST IS AN ABSOLUT CLASSIC. CRAFTED IN THE VILLAGE OF AHUS, SWEDEN. ABSOLUT SINCE 1879.". |
| Pseudo Mark | ABSOLUTE CITRON ABSOLUTE VODKA A SUPERB VODKA WITH A TASTE OF LEMON. THIS CITRUS TWIST IS AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC. CRAFTED IN THE VILLAGE OF AHUS, SWEDEN. ABSOLUTE SINCE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | As to the configuration of the bottle and "COUNTRY OF SWEDEN" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) white, grey, silver, yellow, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "ABSOLUT" in the mark is "absolute". |
| Goods and Services | Alcoholic beverages except beer |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "CITRON", "A SUPERB VODKA WITH A TASTE OF LEMON", "CRAFTED IN THE VILLAGE OF AHUS, SWEDEN", AND "SINCE 1879" |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 1, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | THE ABSOLUT COMPANY INTERNATIONAL AB |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN SE |
| Party Name | The Absolut Company Aktiebolag |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Stockholm SE |
| Party Name | The Absolut Company Aktiebolag |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Stockholm SE |
| Party Name | The Absolut Company Aktiebolag |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Stockholm SE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 2, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 29, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 16, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, February 12, 2016 | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED |
| Thursday, July 23, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, July 23, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 23, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 25, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, January 25, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, February 12, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, February 17, 2016 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 7, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, June 7, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, July 22, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 4, 2025 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Sunday, June 8, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |