FERNET-BRANCA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 15, 2005, a trademark application was filed for FERNET-BRANCA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FERNET-BRANCA trademark a serial number of 79012180. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Thursday, May 25, 2017. This trademark is owned by FRATELLI BRANCA DISTILLERIE S.R.L.. The FERNET-BRANCA trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, EXCLUDING BEERS, NAMELY ALCOHOLIC READY-TO-DRINK FRUIT FLAVORED BEVERAGES, VERMOUTH, BRANDY COGNAC, WHISKEY, GIN, RUM, DIGESTIVES, GRAPPA, BITTERS
fernet-branca

General Information


Serial Number79012180
Word MarkFERNET-BRANCA
Filing DateFriday, April 15, 2005
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, May 25, 2017
Registration Number3194353
Registration DateTuesday, January 2, 2007
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 17, 2006

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationStatement(s): Column 1, line 20 through 30 "L'origtnale, qualita, conoscujto, appezzatto and oppurre" should be deleted, and "Loriginale, qualita', conosciuto, apprezzato and oppure" should be inserted.
Description of the Colors ClaimedThe mark consists of a brown eagle holding a brown bottle with an orange label in its right claw and the eagle is sitting on a tilted blue globe. Across the globe is a red band with word Branca in white. The wording Flli. Branca Milano in black outlined in white appears below the band in cursive. The eagle and globe are encircled by a cyan, light blue, white, yellow and orange sky and on the bottom of the circle appears blue and white clouds. The circle with the eagle and globe sits on a gold and white band with the wording CASA FONDATA NEL 1845 in black lettering going across. Below the circle and band appears a larger rectangle with cut corners. The rectangle is comprised of little gold and white ovals throughout with the wording FERNET BRANCA. The following wording appears in black in the rectangle from top to bottom and is superimposed on the ovals: FERNET BRANCA. FRATELLI BRANCA DISTILLERIE. MILANO - VIA BROLETTO - VICINO ALLA CHIESA DI S. TOMASO. I FRATELLI BRANCA, I SOLI CHE POSSEGGONO L'ORIGINALE FORMULA DI PRODUZIONE, DEL FAMOSO FERNET-BRANCA. NE ASSICURANO L'ALTA QUALITA' GRAZIE AL PROCESSO DI TRASFORMAZIONE CHE ESALTA LA GENUINITA' DEGLI INGREDIENTI NATURALI ED ESOTICI DAI SUPERBI AROMI. FERNET- BRANCA, CONOSCIUTO ED APPREZZATO IN TUTTO IL MONDO PER L'ECCELLENZA DELLE SUE QUALITA', E' PARTICOLARMENTE INDICATO PER IL DOPO-PASTO. FERNET BRANCA SI BEVE LISCIO, CON GHIACCIO, NEL CAFFE', OPPURE CON ACQUA NATURALE, MINERALE, COLA, SODA O ALTRE BIBITE GASSATE. INGREDIENTI: ALCOL, INFUSI DI SOSTANZE VEGETALI, ZUCCHERO, AROMI NATURALI. PRODOTTO IN ITALIA. CONTRO LE CONTRAFFAZIONI L'ETICHETTA ORIGINALE PORTA LA FIRMA FRATELLI BRANCA MARCA DI FABBRICA DEPOSITATA.
Pseudo MarkFERNET-BRANCA FRATELLI BRANCA - DISTILLERIE. MILANO - VIA BROLETTO - VICINO ALLA CHIESA DI S. TOMASO I FRATELLI BRANCA, I SOLI CHE POSSEGGONO L'ORIGTNALE FORMULA DI PRODUZIONE, DEL FAMOSO FERNET-BRANCA. NE ASSICURANO L'ALTA QUALITA' GRAZIE AL PROCESSO DI TRASFORMAZIONE CHE ESALTA LA GENUINITA' DEGLI INGREDIENTI NATURALI ED ESOTICI DAI SUPERBI AROMI. FERNET- BRANCA, CONOSCIUTO ED APPREZZATO IN TUTTO IL MONDO PER L'ECCELLENZA DELLE SUE QUALITA', E' PARTICOLARMENTE INDICATO PER IL DOPO-PASTO. FERNET BRANCA SI BEVE LISCIO, CON GHIACCIO, NEL CAFFE', OPPURE CON ACQUA NATURALE, MINERALE, COLA, SODA O ALTRE BIBITE GASSATE. INGREDIENTI: ALCOL, INFUSI DI SOSTANZE VEGETALI, ZUCCHERO, AROMI NATURALI. PRODOTTO IN ITALIA. CONTRO LE CONTRAFFAZIONI L'ETICHETTA ORIGINALE PORTA LA FIRMA FRATELLI BRANCA MARCA DI FABBRICA DEPOSITATA
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 5, "MILANOITALY" should be deleted, and MILANO ITALY should be inserted. In the statement, Page 2, Column 2, line 27, "FEMET-BRANCA" should be deleted, and FERNET BRANCA should be inserted.
Indication of Colors claimedThe colors cyan, yellow, black, red, orange, brown, blue, light blue, white and gold are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "BRANCA" in the mark is "Branca." The English translation of "CASA FONDATA NEL 1845" is "firm established in 1845." The English translation of DISTILLERIE is "Distilleries." The English translation of "MILANO" is "Milan." The English translation of "VIA BROLETTO" is "Broletto Street." The English translation of "VICINO ALLA CHIESA DI S. TOMASO" is "near Saint Tomaso's Church." The English translation of "I FRATELLI BRANCA, I SOLI CHE POSSEGGONO L'ORIGINALE FORMULA DI PRODUZIONE" is The Branca Brothers, the ones who hold the original manufacturing formula." The English translation of "DEL FAMOSO FERNET BRANCA" is "of the famous Fernet Branca." The English translation of "NE ASSICURANO L'ALTA QUALITA' GRAZIE AL PROCESSO DI TRASFORMAZIONE CHE ESALTA LA GENUINITA' DEGLI INGREDIENTI NATURALI ED ESOTICI DAI SUPERBI AROMI" is "ensuring its high quality, due to the transformation process which exalt the trueness of the natural and exotic ingredients having superb flavors." The English translation of "FERNET- BRANCA, CONOSCIUTO ED APPREZZATO IN TUTTO IL MONDO PER L'ECCELLENZA DELLE SUE QUALITA, E' PARTICOLARMENTE INDICATO PER IL DOPO PASTO" is "Fernet Branca, known and appreciated all over the world for the excellence of its qualities, is particularly recommended after lunch." The English translation of "FERNET-BRANCA SI BEVE LISCIO, CON GHIACCIO, NEL CAFFE', OPPURE CON ACQUA NATURALE, MINERALE, COLA, SODA O ALTRE BIBITE GASSATE" is Fernet Branca can be drunk neat, with ice, with coffee, or with natural water, mineral water, cola, soda or other aerated drinks." The English translation of "INGREDIENTI: ALCOL, INFUSI DI SOSTANZE VEGETALI, ZUCCHERO, AROMI NATURALI" is" Ingredients: alcohol, infusion of vegetable substances, sugar, natural fragrances." The English translation of "PRODOTTO IN ITALIA" is "Manufactured in Italy." The English translation of "CONTRO LE CONTRAFFAZIONI L'ETICHETTA ORIGINALE PORTA LA FIRMA FRATELLI BRANCA MARCA DI FABBRICA DEPOSITATA" is "against counterfeiting the original label bears the Branca brothers' signature which is a registered trademark."
Goods and ServicesALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, EXCLUDING BEERS, NAMELY ALCOHOLIC READY-TO-DRINK FRUIT FLAVORED BEVERAGES, VERMOUTH, BRANDY COGNAC, WHISKEY, GIN, RUM, DIGESTIVES, GRAPPA, BITTERS
Disclaimer with Predetermined TextCASA FONDATA NEL 1845," "MILANO," "VICINO ALLA CHIESA DI S. TOMASO," "I SOLI CHE POSSEGGONO L'ORIGINALE FORMULA DI PRODUZIONE," "DEL FAMOSO," "NE ASSICURANO L'ALTA QUALITA' GRAZIE AL PROCESSO DI TRASFORMAZIONE CHE ESALTA LA GENUINITA' DEGLI INGREDIENTI NATURALI ED ESOTICI DAI SUPERBI AROMI," "CONOSCIUTO ED APPREZZATO IN TUTTO IL MONDO PER L'ECCELLENZA DELLE SUE QUALITA', E' PARTICOLARMENTE INDICATO PER IL DOPO PASTO," "SI BEVE LISCIO, CON GHIACCIO, NEL CAFFE', OPPURE CON ACQUA NATURALE, MINERALE, COLA, SODA O ALTRE BIBITE GASSATE," "INGREDIENTI: ALCOL, INFUSI DI SOSTANZE VEGETALI, ZUCCHERO, AROMI NATURALI," "PRODOTTO IN ITALIA," "CONTRO LE CONTRAFFAZIONI L'ETICHETTA ORIGINALE PORTA LA FIRMA," AND "MARCA DI FABBRICA DEPOSITATA

Classification Information


International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 15, 2005
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFRATELLI BRANCA DISTILLERIE S.p.A.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressIT

Party NameFRATELLI BRANCA DISTILLERIE S.R.L.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMILANO I20121
IT

Party NameFRATELLI BRANCA DISTILLERIE S.R.L.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMILANO I20121
IT

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 27, 2023CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, January 21, 2022CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, June 1, 2018NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, May 25, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 25, 2017REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Monday, May 22, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 3, 2017TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 30, 2015INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Monday, November 18, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 18, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, June 11, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - MAILED
Monday, June 11, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, March 9, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 71 & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, June 11, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 9, 2012TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 1, 2009CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Tuesday, May 19, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, May 15, 2009TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, January 22, 2009CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Thursday, January 22, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 24, 2007SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Friday, May 2, 2008FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, August 9, 2007FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Thursday, August 9, 2007FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, August 1, 2007FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, April 24, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 2, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 17, 2006PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 27, 2006NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, July 22, 2006LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, July 22, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, July 14, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, July 11, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 11, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, June 28, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 28, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, May 15, 2006EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Monday, May 15, 2006EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Friday, May 12, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, April 17, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 17, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, December 9, 2005REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, November 21, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, November 18, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, November 17, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, August 15, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, August 11, 2005SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB