| Serial Number | 98894598 |
| Word Mark | EL APUREÑITO |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
| 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 | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Import-export agencies in the fields of tobacco, chewing tobacco and smokeless tobacco |
| Goods and Services | Chewing tobacco |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circular design with a black outer ring containing the stylized wording "EL APUREÑITO" at the top, curving along the edge of the circle. At the center of the mark, within a white inner circle, there is an illustration of a cowboy wearing a hat, seated on a horse. The cowboy appears to be holding reins and a saddle bag is visible on the horse. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "EL APUREÑITO" in the mark is "THE MAN FROM APURE". |
| International Class | 034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 008, 009, 017 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 1, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 034 |
| 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 | Monday, December 1, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | EBJ INTERNATIONAL GROUP |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 US |
| Party Name | EBJ INTERNATIONAL GROUP |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Thursday, November 27, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 27, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, December 1, 2025 | REMOVED FROM TEAS PLUS |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, February 9, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |