EL MONTEREY FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1964 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 16, 2014, a trademark application was filed for EL MONTEREY FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1964 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the EL MONTEREY FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1964 trademark a serial number of 86311099. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, March 9, 2023. This trademark is owned by Ruiz Food Products, Inc.. The EL MONTEREY FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1964 trademark is filed in the Staple Food Products category with the following description:

Mexican food products, namely, tamales, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, taquitos, quesadillas, tacos, [ soft tacos; ]prepared Mexican appetizers, namely, mini tacos, taquitos, flautas, mini chimichangas; dessert chimichangas; cheesecake bites; frozen appetizers consisting primarily of corn or flour tortillas with filling
el monterey family owned since 1964

General Information


Serial Number86311099
Word MarkEL MONTEREY FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1964
Filing DateMonday, June 16, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, March 9, 2023
Registration Number5027583
Registration DateTuesday, August 23, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 25, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMexican food products, namely, tamales, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, taquitos, quesadillas, tacos, [ soft tacos; ]prepared Mexican appetizers, namely, mini tacos, taquitos, flautas, mini chimichangas; dessert chimichangas; cheesecake bites; frozen appetizers consisting primarily of corn or flour tortillas with filling
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "EL MONTEREY" with the wording "FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1964" underneath, with a stylized design of a hacienda above the wording "EL MONTEREY", all enclosed within a stylized banner design.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "EL MONTEREY" is "Mountain King".
NOT AVAILABLE"FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1964"

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 DateWednesday, June 25, 2014
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 23, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 23, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRuiz Food Products, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFrisco, TX 75034

Party NameRuiz Food Products, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDinuba, CA 93618

Party NameRuiz Food Products, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDinuba, CA 93618

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, September 24, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, June 19, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, June 25, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, June 26, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, September 26, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, September 26, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, September 26, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 29, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, October 14, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, October 21, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 5, 2014NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 25, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 20, 2015NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, July 20, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, July 20, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, July 20, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED
Friday, October 2, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, February 24, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 2, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, March 7, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 7, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, March 7, 2016SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 16, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 18, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 18, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 4, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, April 5, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, April 14, 2016WITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST
Wednesday, June 22, 2016DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Thursday, April 14, 2016TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, April 21, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 21, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 23, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 23, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 23, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 9, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, December 15, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, July 21, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, March 9, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 9, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 15, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, August 23, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED