| Serial Number | 79351019 |
| Word Mark | EL TEQUITO |
| Filing Date | Monday, March 21, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7403964 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Coffee substitutes; cocoa; coffee; tea; rice; tapioca; sago; flour; cereal preparations, namely cereal-based snack foods and processed cereals; processed grains, food starches, and goods made thereof, namely noodles, potato flour, starch syrup for culinary purposes, rice flour, corn flour, wheat flour; bread and crackers; baking preparations, namely, bakery deserts, mixes for making baking batters, baking powders, baking spices, baking soda; yeasts; baked goods, namely bakery deserts and bread namely, bread, cookies, crumbles, and bakery desserts; confectionery, namely, frozen confectionery, candy, chocolate, and confectionery made of sugar; chocolate and desserts, namely, bakery desserts; bread; baguettes; bread rolls; pretzels; brioches; bean jam buns; pastries; pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits being cookies; cake mixes; flour confectionery, namely, bakery desserts; rice-based prepared meals; ready-made dishes primarily containing pasta; prepared meals in the form of pizzas; pizza dough; pizza crust; pizza bases, namely, pizza dough and pizza sauce; prepared pizzas; sauces for pizzas; flammkuchen being pizza- type food; quiches; fresh pasta; pasta containing stuffings; dried noodles; noodles; ravioli; pasta; prepared pasta; tortelloni; macaroni; spätzle; german ravioli being maultaschen; lasagne; pasta dishes, namely, prepared meals consisting primarily of pasta; pasta sauce; pesto being pasta sauce; savory sauces used as condiments, chutneys and nut pastes; ketchup being sauce; mayonnaise; sweet and sour sauce; curry sauces; sandwiches; filled baguettes; bulgur salad; corn-based savoury snacks; cereal-based snack food; rice-based snack food; snack food products made from potato flour; flour-based gnocchi; flour-based dumplings; sandwich bread wraps; cake doughs; cake frosting being icing; preparations for making gateaux, namely, cake mixes; pastry dough; pancakes; bun mix; snack food products consisting primarily of cereal products; snack foods prepared primarily from maize; snacks manufactured primarily from muesli; boxed lunches consisting primarily of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; pâtés en croûte; pastries consisting primarily of vegetables and meat; pastries consisting of primarily vegetables and poultry; pastries containing creams and fruit; snack foods made primarily from corn; snack foods made primarily from wheat; cereal-based snack foods flavoured with cheese; popcorn; crisps made primarily of cereals; flour based chips; tortilla chips; tortillas; edible ices; sherbets being ices; sorbets being water ices; frozen yoghurt being confectionery ices; candy; chewing gum; chocolate bars; chocolates; chocolate desserts, muesli desserts, ice cream desserts; rice pudding; semolina pudding, muesli bars; sugar, honey, treacle; sweet glazes and fillings and bee products for food, namely, confectionery made of sugar or honey; baking powder; yeast; salt; mustard; vinegar; sauces being condiments; spices; flavourings, other than essential oils, for beverages; ice being frozen water; dressings for salad; fish crackers; potato-based gnocchi |
| Goods and Services | Fish, seafood and molluscs, all not live; fish spread; fish in olive oil; fish stock; fish cakes; fish jellies; fish croquettes; fish sausages; crustaceans, not live; fish roe, prepared; prepared squid; crab, not live; spiny lobsters, not live; processed seafood; escargots; processed fish; meat; meat spreads; meat substitutes; poultry; game, not live; soups and stocks, meat extracts; prepared insects and larvae; pre-packaged dinners consisting primarily of seafood; antipasto salads; prepared meals made from meat with meat predominating; prepared meals made from poultry with poultry predominating; prepared meals containing principally eggs; prepared meals consisting principally of vegetables; prepared meals containing principally bacon; prepared meals consisting substantially of seafood; prepared meals consisting principally of game; prepared meals consisting primarily of meat substitutes; instant soup; soups; broth being soup; stock cubes; broth; chicken stock; veal stock; consommes; extracts for soups; prepared stock; processed fruits, processed fungi, processed vegetables, processed nuts and processed pulses; prepared vegetable products, namely, vegetable based meals and snacks; prepared fruits; vegetable salads; vegetable stock; vegetable spreads; frozen vegetables; vegetables, dried; grilled vegetables; fermented vegetables; fruit desserts, namely fruit salads, fruit compotes; fruit-based snack food; prepared fruit vegetable salads; crystallized fruits, frosted fruits, candied fruits; prunes; potato chips; banana chips; vegetable chips; pickled fruits; pickled vegetables; fruit chips; fruit jelly spreads; fruit pulp; fruit salads; vegetables, cooked; fruit, stewed; roasted peanuts; roasted nuts; salted nuts; cut fruits; cut vegetables; dried edible algae; dried edible mushrooms; dried fruit products, namely, dried fruit-based snacks; dried fruit; crystallized fruits; candied nuts; potato crisps; potato flakes; potato-based dumplings; potato pancakes; potato fritters; mashed potato; potato salad; potato snacks; fruit, preserved; vegetables, preserved; mixed pickles; nut-based snack foods; french fries; fruit- and nut-based snack bars; coconut-based snacks; snack foods based on vegetables; snack foods based on legumes; snack foods based on nuts; milk-based snacks; tofu- based snacks; snacks of edible seaweed; frozen fruits; tinned tomatoes; tomato extracts; dried fruit-based snacks; jellies for food, other than confectionery; jams; spreads consisting mainly of fruits; fruit spreads; fruit marmalade; marmalade; compotes; eggs; yolk of eggs; powdered eggs; albumen for culinary purposes; white of eggs; milk; milk products excluding ice cream, ice milk and frozen yogurt; butter; cheese; cheese products, namely, cheese-based prepared entrees and snack foods; cream being dairy products; whipping cream; yoghurt; quark; drinks made from dairy products, namely, yogurt drinks and milk drinks containing fruits; coconut milk; powdered milk for food purposes; milk substitutes; whey; savory puddings containing dairy, namely, vegetable and meat pudding; desserts made from milk products, namely, whipped topping; cheese dips, dairy-based dips, fruit-based dips, meat-based dips; tzatziki; edible oils and fats; concentrated butter; edible butter oil; clarified butter; coconut fat; coconut oil for food; maize oil for food; edible nut oils; edible canola oil; potato dumplings; red fruit jelly spreads |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "EL TEQUITO" has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | Wine; sparkling wine |
| Goods and Services | Beer and brewery products, namely, beer-based beverages; mineral water being beverages; aerated water; non-alcoholic beverages, namely, fruit juice beverages and vegetable juice beverages; fruit drinks; vegetable and fruit juices; syrups for lemonade; fruit squashes; syrups for beverages, namely, syrups for making non-alcoholic fruit-flavored beverages; preparations for making beverages, namely, preparations for making non-alcoholic carbonated beverages |
| Goods and Services | Agricultural and aquacultural crops, namely, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables; horticulture and forestry products, namely, live trees, live bushes, saplings, seeds and bulbs for planting; sowing seeds; seeds for planting; fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables and herbs; live animals; malts for brewing and distilling and unprocessed cereals |
| 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 | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| 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 | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| 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 | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 031 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers). |
| US Class Codes | 047, 049 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 033 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 30 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 30 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 30 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, September 30, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 29, 2022 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, November 18, 2022 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, January 16, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Sunday, January 22, 2023 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Monday, March 13, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Monday, March 13, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Thursday, April 6, 2023 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, August 28, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 28, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, November 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, November 10, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 10, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, January 4, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 25, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |